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Jk on 37s

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. My goals: Drive ability combined with kickass trail capability Plans at this point: Long arms, Fenders, Regearing down the road, and the proverbial question; are 37's really that much better then 35's? I know this question has been addressed a million and five times but I just want to here from guys who either who made the jump to 37's after having ran 35's or vice versa. Any ideas, thoughts, and experiences would be awesome. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. I trussed my axles. Yes, I know some say they add little to no strength, but it is what I chose to do for my Jeep. I also put the Yeti system in, with stronger drag link and tie rod. People claim to be worried about the clamps. I had to trim the stock Hard Rock front skid plate, but other than that, I have had no problems.

JeepJeep 12 Replies. Some people don't jk on 37s a problem, some just won't stop! Most JK's are simply overbuilt due to the drivers not have much off road driving skills which goes a long way so they overbuild the jeep to compensate.

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Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The consensus in the JK world is that much modification is needed, even on the JK Dana 44 front axle, when stepping up to 37's. Is the same true for the JL or are the redesigned Rubicon Dana 44 axles beefier in all the right places thus eliminating the need to modify them for 37's?

Jk on 37s

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Modified JK Tech Dept. Brakes — The factory brakes really need to be upgraded when you cross the 37 threshold. But I know there's several members here that are running simiular set ups, that could help. PS the extra periods do not mean I am confused, I'm just thinking. I would do it, if I found the stopping distance issue to require it, but not before that. But I really appreciate all the input. Explore Our Forums. And no issues. For me I would love to run 37's but I will run 35's for a couple of years. I haven't tested the Mpg. Options, and availability, are much more limited than your standard wheels. To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

Over the years, larger and larger tire sizes have become the norm. Years ago with the Wrangler TJ, many people were running 33s on their Jeeps on some pretty difficult trails.

Anymore, if I am going to the trails out of town, especially with someone else, it goes on the trailer. Welcome to the forum Jdubya Around town drive ok, on the interstate the thing was a DOG! While 35's are my personal recommendation, the real answer is dependent on what you want to do with this Jeep. You can go down the path or now addressing your exhaust as you see fit, or maybe you just remove the sway bar completely. JKBob 25 , The4x4Guys and aggrex like this. Find More Posts by chiapeteater. If the recon44 is what it says, then I believe the tubes and C's have been strengthened to some degree. The one on 35's is going to be more reliable and cheaper to run and maintain. You also rely on a small bearing. Jdubya , Jul 1,