Let's talk optimal build for 31" tires

[Fouledplugs]

Given the Savvy UA pushes the transfer case up high, are adjustable arms needs to set the pinion angle? Or, does a replacement double cardan driveshaft obviate that need?

Yes. It creates a much steeper angle for the driveshaft, which is corrected by turning the axle pinion up towards the output shaft/yoke of the transfer case, which is accomplished with adjustable or double adjustable control arms/links.

 

[Chris]

Add it to the list!

I think it's a killer build for 31s. You get all the belly clearance but you get to stay lightweight and nimble.

 

[Irun]

Yes. It creates a much steeper angle for the driveshaft, which is corrected by turning the axle pinion up towards the output shaft/yoke of the transfer case, which is accomplished with adjustable or double adjustable control arms/links.

I knew that and was just pushing for clarity and transparency for those that don't!

 

[Fouledplugs]

I knew that and was just pushing for clarity and transparency for those that don't!

Thanks. Future searches will appreciate it.

 

[Irun]

I think it's a killer build for 31s. You get all the belly clearance but you get to stay lightweight and nimble.

Agreed. I did this with the previous Chili Pepper Red TJ. I'm still kicking myself in the hind parts for selling it!

 

[Chris]

Agreed. I did this with the previous Chili Pepper Red TJ. I'm still kicking myself in the hind parts for selling it!

I hear ya, they have much better road manners when they are built mild. I don’t really drive mine much on the road thankfully.

 

[RINC]

It would save me lots of money if I stuck to the 31in tyres I have now. Though I may not be able to keep up with the AZ crowd around here.

 

[JMT]

A significant amount of discussion here is around builds for 33" -35" tires. What if we go in the other direction? Let's hear your thoughts on a build for 31" tires, with a focus on best ride on the street (95% of Jeep use) and best performance offroad (5% of Jeep use).

For offroad, it's important to maintain maximum suspension travel possible.That said, if you were to do an ultimate 31" tire build, what would that look like? Springs, control arms, body lift, shocks, track bars, and more are on the table. Let's hear it. What would your ultimate 31" tire build look like?

A 1"SL + 1.25" BL, full TT, proper gearing for your transmission, transmission skid, correct travel shocks, MCE fenders front and rear, front and rear adjustable track bar, Savvy GTS, Savvy rock sliders, e-locker’s front and rear, easy and exquisite....

 

[jazngab]

Agreed. I did this with the previous Chili Pepper Red TJ. I'm still kicking myself in the hind parts for selling it!

Yeaaaahhhh you messed up there

 

[Tob]

It would save me lots of money if I stuck to the 31in tyres I have now. Though I may not be able to keep up with the AZ crowd around here.

Driver skill and technique go a long way.

Couldn't agree more. I guided a friends daughter, who was driving a TJ with a TT and 31" tires, through some tough trails. She tested the skids, but went almost everywhere the rest of us on 33s and 35s went.

 

[jordans05tj]

I knew that and was just pushing for clarity and transparency for those that don't!

The SYE/arms are only needed if you're doing the tummy tuck, the original post I think mentioned getting the 1.25" body lift so you could be set up to do a tummy tuck in the future. Doing a tummy tuck gets expensive real quick by the time you talk about SYE, adjustable arms, skids, and any labor involved if you don't do it yourself.

 

[Mike_H]

A 1"SL + 1.25" BL, full TT, proper gearing for your transmission, transmission skid, correct travel shocks, MCE fenders front and rear, front and rear adjustable track bar, Savvy GTS, Savvy rock sliders, easy and exquisite....

Why do you need the MCE fenders with 2.25" of lift and 31's?

 

[jjvw]

Why do you need the MCE fenders with 2.25" of lift and 31's?

You don't

 

[Mike_H]

You don't

I don't think so either, but was curious why @JMT put them in his list.

 

[Irun]

Yeaaaahhhh you messed up there

Stop rubbing salt on an open wound!

 

[Tob]

Why do you need the MCE fenders with 2.25" of lift and 31's?

I think that's the "exquisite" part.

 

[Thunderhead]

Sticky for how to run 31’s
WTJF.
Guaranteed hit

 

[JMT]

Why do you need the MCE fenders with 2.25" of lift and 31's?

To look cool

 

[Irun]

To look cool

We drive TJs and LJs, doesn't that make us cool already? Maybe with the MCE flares we'd be exquisitely cool!

 

[never monday]

We drive TJs and LJs, doesn't that make us cool already? Maybe with the MCE flares we'd be exquisitely cool!

Only the LJ’s, TJ’s are too common