Moving to 40s: Need advice on wheels and tires

[Jerry Bransford]

For tires, I went with Pro Comp MT2s. Truthfully, I went this route because they are less money than others out there. Also, 4WP sometimes has deals where you buy 3 get one free. The side walls aren't that tough but they grip really well. I cut a sidewall on one of them with only about 500 miles on it. After the replacement cost, it's still cheaper for me to have gone with the MT2s over something else but the amount I spent is getting closer to what a better sidewall tire would have been.

Having worked for ProComp's parent company years ago and having specified ProComp tires for many builds while I worked for them, the two biggest complaints I consistently heard and noticed about their tires is fast tread wear and weak/thin sidewalls.

I got my boss really mad at me by refusing to run ProComp tires that would have replaced my Goodyear MT/Rs, even though they would have been installed for free. He never understood when I explained the ProComps wouldn't stand up to the SoCal trails I enjoyed doing.

 

[Fouledplugs]

I have been informed(which may have been wrong, but) a super 88 is about the same strength as a built TJ 44 and for a rear axle, should not be trusted on anything bigger than 35s

you're not wrong, neither is your informant.

Overall strength usually comes from three areas when complete axles are concerned; ring gear diameter, axle shaft diameter, and axle tube diameter.

 

[Mach4x4]

This diff doesn't even bother 37's, it certainly won't bother 40's. These are all Rock Jock 60 fronts from 66-68" wide for 37's and 40's. View attachment 218761View attachment 218762View attachment 218763View attachment 218764View attachment 218765View attachment 218766View attachment 218767

Love the pics. Thanks for sharing. I love the white TJ.

 

[Fouledplugs]

The only thing I don't like is that they won't sell it unless it's a complete axle. As I said I'd like to have the housing

I think we’ve talked about this before.

Ive got a quote for an empty Dyantrac ProRock 60 housing with inner knuckles welded on in my email. Not sure why you cant get an empty housing quote...

 

[mrblaine]

Love the pics. Thanks for sharing. I love the white TJ.

This is one of many trails in JV we built those rigs for. I am pretty sure they qualify me to understand diff clearance.

 

[Apparition]

This is one of many trails in JV we built those rigs for. I am pretty sure they qualify me to understand diff clearance.

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What’s the deal with the air hose in the third pic?

 

[mrblaine]

What’s the deal with the air hose in the third pic?

No idea. We only wheeled with that rig for one trail and never saw it again. This feller was much closer to him than I was since I was leading, ask him.

 

[Chris]

This is one of many trails in JV we built those rigs for. I am pretty sure they qualify me to understand diff clearance.

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It's so hard to take photos and actually have the rocks and other obstacles look challenging.

This looks challenging as hell. What is this trail called? One day I will have to try it.

 

[mrblaine]

It's so hard to take photos and actually have the rocks and other obstacles look challenging.

This looks challenging as hell. What is this trail called? One day I will have to try it.

That is your admin's red Jeep, ask him.

 

[Chris]

That is your admin's red Jeep, ask him.

Do tell @Jerry Bransford

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Do tell @Jerry Bransford

That's Sledgehammer in Johnson Valley where I have a 100% track record. That trail broke something each time, a front axle shaft the first time and the steering box the second time.

 

[Chris]

That's Sledgehammer in Johnson Valley where I have a 100% track record. That trail broke something both times... a front axle shaft the first time and the steering box the second time.

I'll have to see if I can break your track record one day

 

[Apparition]

That's Sledgehammer in Johnson Valley where I have a 100% track record. That trail broke something each time, a front axle shaft the first time and the steering box the second time.

So why is this guy keeping his air line at the ready?

 

[Jerry Bransford]

I'll have to see if I can break your track record one day

You have some great trails right there in Arizona that are just as break-worthy.

 

[RipSteakface]

What’s the deal with the air hose in the third pic?

Air conditioning? lol

 

[Chris]

You have some great trails right there in Arizona that are just as break-worthy.

I know, as soon as I finish up installing the hydro-assist I'm going to go try some of the most challenging ones.

 

[mrblaine]

I'll have to see if I can break your track record one day

Once upon a time, the guy behind me broke something and we had a spare in camp. It was before the plaque. I hopped in Garry's rig as a passenger/spotter on my side, and we ran the rest of the trail, ran back to camp, dug the spare out, ran back up the beginning of Sledge and pulled in behind the broken rig. The total time we were gone was 45 minutes and they didn't even have the rig all the way apart yet.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

So why is this guy keeping his air line at the ready?

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My guess is he popped a bead and was expecting more of the same.

 

[Chris]

Once upon a time, the guy behind me broke something and we had a spare in camp. It was before the plaque. I hopped in Garry's rig as a passenger/spotter on my side, and we ran the rest of the trail, ran back to camp, dug the spare out, ran back up the beginning of Sledge and pulled in behind the broken rig. The total time we were gone was 45 minutes and they didn't even have the rig all the way apart yet.

Were they drinking on the job I take it?

 

[Apparition]

My guess is he popped a bead and was expecting more of the same.

That was my guess too, at least he’s prepared.