OK, I think I'm going to try to make the leap in preparation for Windrock. Here are the issues at hand that are making me want to go this route.
So here is what I want to do. I already have bumpers and a skid plate on the way. I would like to put beadlocks and 35's on it. So here are the questions:
Your assistance in helping me figure out what to is greatly appreciated and I will need to get on it right away. I'm looking forward to your replies.
- I have a vibration in the front that gets worse everytime I go to the trails. I am pretty sure it is a bent/dented front driveshaft.
- My tires are about gone. The tread life is coming to an end.
- I have been beating the living crap out of my rims and they are beginning to give out.
- My tcase drop is killing me without a lift.
So here is what I want to do. I already have bumpers and a skid plate on the way. I would like to put beadlocks and 35's on it. So here are the questions:
- Can my current axles handle the tire size? (stock 2002 TJ axles) I know this depends on my right foot but just in general. I am planning on putting in new axles but will they hold up for a trip or two?
- What kind of lift am I going to need to accomidate going from my 31's to 35's?
- Would it be smart to do a budget lift and body lift or is it a waste of money?
- Are the bolt patterns different from my current setup to my future setup (let's say an 8.8)? This question is to figure out whether buying the beadlocks now is even smart because of a pending bolt pattern change.
- With whatever lift is recommended, will I need to change/lengthen my driveshafts? (since I have to replace one anyway ...)
Your assistance in helping me figure out what to is greatly appreciated and I will need to get on it right away. I'm looking forward to your replies.