Vinnielax
Member
Good morning everyone. I’d like to get opinions on the next stage of my build.
What started life as a 2013 Sahara JKU is now starting to really grow up. Upgrades to date include 4” EVO enforcer lift, evo control arms (8), King 2.5 shocks, drag link flip, synergy hd tie rod, skids, sliders, EVO cage, tire carrier, bumpers, etc... I have a PR44/60 being built that will be installed by ORE towards the end of the month with ARB lockers and 5.13 gears (to eventually run 37”). Im running Nitto ridge grappler 35”s right now with 10,000 miles on them. This is where my issues/decisions start. I screwed up and stayed with the 18” wheel size when I upgraded in early 2017 and the wheels have 5” backspace. I noticed some rubbing on the driver side shock while disconnected and full turn/flex while out on the Mojave run last weekend.
The next item on my upgrade list was to install a Rubicon transfer case after the axles.
But now that I’m noticing a rub on the shock, and gearing for 37”s, I’m conflicted. Do I
1)bite the bullet and get 37”s and 17” beadlocks and try to sell the 35”s and wheels while they still have good tread/condition
2) buy 18” beadlocks with the proper backspace and continue to run the 35”s until they need to be replaced and then move up to 37”s (knowing my tires will usually be more expensive and I’m told the ride is better on 17” wheels overall)
3) deal with the slight rubbing and keep the tires and wheels until they need to be replaced and add the Rubi transfer case while it’s at ORE for the axles anyway.
So, what would you do?
What started life as a 2013 Sahara JKU is now starting to really grow up. Upgrades to date include 4” EVO enforcer lift, evo control arms (8), King 2.5 shocks, drag link flip, synergy hd tie rod, skids, sliders, EVO cage, tire carrier, bumpers, etc... I have a PR44/60 being built that will be installed by ORE towards the end of the month with ARB lockers and 5.13 gears (to eventually run 37”). Im running Nitto ridge grappler 35”s right now with 10,000 miles on them. This is where my issues/decisions start. I screwed up and stayed with the 18” wheel size when I upgraded in early 2017 and the wheels have 5” backspace. I noticed some rubbing on the driver side shock while disconnected and full turn/flex while out on the Mojave run last weekend.
The next item on my upgrade list was to install a Rubicon transfer case after the axles.
But now that I’m noticing a rub on the shock, and gearing for 37”s, I’m conflicted. Do I
1)bite the bullet and get 37”s and 17” beadlocks and try to sell the 35”s and wheels while they still have good tread/condition
2) buy 18” beadlocks with the proper backspace and continue to run the 35”s until they need to be replaced and then move up to 37”s (knowing my tires will usually be more expensive and I’m told the ride is better on 17” wheels overall)
3) deal with the slight rubbing and keep the tires and wheels until they need to be replaced and add the Rubi transfer case while it’s at ORE for the axles anyway.
So, what would you do?