I think we're good for now on the BL, so no hurry, but still plan to use it.
We talked through 3 different 32" builds and decided on the one that is the easiest to upgrade in steps. Posting soon.
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We talked through 3 different 32" builds and decided on the one that is the easiest to upgrade in steps. Posting soon.
I'll sell you the tires for 300$ for all 4. They are currently on some wheels that fit my CJ. But I will remove them if you want them.
I also have my factory TJ wheels I would be willing to sell if you want them on wheels for her Jeep.
They are the ravine wheels in 15x8. Let me know. I could swap them over and mount and balance them if wanted a rolling set.
I would want an extra 200$ for the wheels.
The tires are 2 years old and have maybe 5000 miles on them. Basically full tread .
Twins and I talked through 3 different 32" builds. The goal was to build an established based that is easy to go to 33's from. It's not reasonable for them to go to 33's now with the Dana 30/35 combo. Plus, the 32's are at 16-17/32's, so plenty of life left. They are Cooper Discoverer AT's. @CodaMan build is well-known as a solid budget-friendly 32" build. We looked carefully at that. My original build started off with 31's, so it also contains some good ideas. (can you believe that @Chris and 90% of the folks on here used to push 31's all day long on this forum. You will find many such threads saying you don't need anything else. 
). Here were the three ideas. Any you have are welcome.
3.25" - $540
Rancho 5000X 0-2" $250
2" Procomp (or researched spring that is longer with lower spring rate) $260
Rear Trackbar Relocation Bracket $30
Savvy 1.25" BL
Spacer
Bumpstops
3" (Version A) - $840
Rancho 5000X 2-4" $250
2" Procomp (or researched spring that is longer with lower spring rate) $260
1" Spacer (or whatever we need to get near 3")
Rear Trackbar Relocation Bracket $30
SYE
Drive Shaft $300 (the one we have from @DrDmoney may work, but you never know till you mate it up and measure).
MC Adjustable Front Trackbar
Bumpstops
3" (Version B) -
Rancho 5000X 2-4" $250
2" Procomp (or researched spring that is longer with lower spring rate) $260
1" Spacer (or whatever we need to get near 3")
1" MML (Savvy or JKS Spacer) - the goal here is to try to eliminate any vibes at 3". If we can't we will try the SYE and Drive Shaft @DrDmoney provided and see if it works. Otherwise, a small TCase drop will be in the cards till we get our $$$ ducks in a row.
Rear Trackbar Relocation Bracket $30
MC Adjustable Front Trackbar
Bumpstops
While it was a debate between the 3.25" and the 3" (Version B), they finally settled on the Version B so they wouldn't have to buy new shocks if and when they jump to 33's.
). Here were the three ideas. Any you have are welcome.3.25" - $540
Rancho 5000X 0-2" $250
2" Procomp (or researched spring that is longer with lower spring rate) $260
Rear Trackbar Relocation Bracket $30
Savvy 1.25" BL
Spacer
Bumpstops
3" (Version A) - $840
Rancho 5000X 2-4" $250
2" Procomp (or researched spring that is longer with lower spring rate) $260
1" Spacer (or whatever we need to get near 3")
Rear Trackbar Relocation Bracket $30
SYE
Drive Shaft $300 (the one we have from @DrDmoney may work, but you never know till you mate it up and measure).
MC Adjustable Front Trackbar
Bumpstops
3" (Version B) -
Rancho 5000X 2-4" $250
2" Procomp (or researched spring that is longer with lower spring rate) $260
1" Spacer (or whatever we need to get near 3")
1" MML (Savvy or JKS Spacer) - the goal here is to try to eliminate any vibes at 3". If we can't we will try the SYE and Drive Shaft @DrDmoney provided and see if it works. Otherwise, a small TCase drop will be in the cards till we get our $$$ ducks in a row.
Rear Trackbar Relocation Bracket $30
MC Adjustable Front Trackbar
Bumpstops
While it was a debate between the 3.25" and the 3" (Version B), they finally settled on the Version B so they wouldn't have to buy new shocks if and when they jump to 33's.
Ok, I'll take the tires. She has the factory Jeep wheels, which are a 15x7, so they should handle a 31x10.5. Are you good with me coming down after Moab?
I was lost and confused once. I can’t believe I ever wanted to stay with 31sTwins and I talked through 3 different 32" builds. The goal was to build an established based that is easy to go to 33's from. It's not reasonable for them to go to 33's now with the Dana 30/35 combo. Plus, the 32's are at 16-17/32's, so plenty of life left. They are Cooper Discoverer AT's. @CodaMan build is well-known as a solid budget-friendly 32" build. We looked carefully at that. My original build started off with 31's, so it also contains some good ideas. (can you believe that @Chris and 90% of the folks on here used to push 31's all day long on this forum. You will find many such threads saying you don't need anything else.
3.25" - $540
Rancho 5000X 0-2" $250
2" Procomp (or researched spring that is longer with lower spring rate) $260
Rear Trackbar Relocation Bracket $30
Savvy 1.25" BL
Spacer
Bumpstops
3" (Version A) - $840
Rancho 5000X 2-4" $250
2" Procomp (or researched spring that is longer with lower spring rate) $260
1" Spacer
Rear Trackbar Relocation Bracket $30
SYE
Drive Shaft $300 (the one we have from @DrDmoney may work, but you never know till you mate it up and measure).
MC Adjustable Front Trackbar
Bumpstops
3" (Version B) -
Rancho 5000X 2-4" $250
2" Procomp (or researched spring that is longer with lower spring rate) $260
1" Spacer
1" MML (Savvy or JKS Spacer) - the goal here is to try to eliminate any vibes at 3". If we can't we will try the SYE and Drive Shaft @DrDmoney provided and see if it works. Otherwise, a small TCase drop will be in the cards till we get our $$$ ducks in a row.
Rear Trackbar Relocation Bracket $30
MC Adjustable Front Trackbar
Bumpstops
While it was a debate between the 3.25" and the 3" (Version B), they finally settled on the Version B so they wouldn't have to buy new shocks if and when they jump to 33's.
I checked my frame rails between the CA's and there is dirt, sand there. It was easy to move aside and the bottom rail is smooth, so I am rust free frame. I never really thought about it much because this was a TX Jeep. After living in WA for about 6 months I learned that they put chemical on the road to de-ice. This was frustrating. The good news is there is no rust in my frame. I drilled another drain hole and will be staying on top of it. In the winter I think one of the best things to do is pay the $30 a month to a drive thru car wash place. My wife and I did that this year and it really helps stay on top of it. Plus, you feel like you can go wheel and get muddy and not worry about it, just drive through 1, 2, 3, 4 times, whatever you want to get it cleaned up again.
You remember those days! I was driving on big rocks on 31's and banging everything. I'm sure I almost lost my diffs a few times. Good times all around.I was lost and confused once. I can’t believe I ever wanted to stay with 31s
That's good with me. Just message with a few days before you'll be here.
Sounds good. Thanks! Looking forward to it. The XJ will look right. Now it has a 3" lift and itty bitty tires that make it look ridiculous. Daughter likes it though, so don't tell her it looks ridiculous.
I''ll take a look for sure. Black wheels look good on a white vehicle IMHO. She has a 91 White XJ (2 Door). It's pretty cool. Engine and suspension are in good shape, just wish the body was better.Nice! I do have some 15x8 black powder coat steelies I could mount them on. Unless you/she is set on the factory wheels.
I'm trying to get rid of my extra wheels if you can't tell!
No biggie if tires only. I'll sell the wheels.
I'm thinking of giving my OME's to the twins and getting Savvy 3" for my rig. I'm running the 2933 and 2942 with a 1.5" spacer up front and the 10mm spacer in the rear. Up front I have a total of 3.5" SL. The rear is light and I'm at 2.75". Any thoughts?
We installed 3" Savvy springs on @Thunderhead 's Rubi. His rig is heavier than mine, but his height netted the same height as my TJ with OME 933/942's with 1" spacers front/rear. Measured at the lower control arm brackets at the frame welds. FYI.
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Lol, looking at the other recent thread I was going to post here to ask why you had gone with spacers on the OMEs rather than replacement springs and if you were 100%. Guess the answer is not 100%, lol.
Why the considerable difference in spacer size, was this just what was required to trim it out level?
Sorry if that is buried somewhere in the thread, but at 150 plus pages it is very hard to locate the answer to a specific question.
So. @Thunderhead got 3" of lift on all four corners, if I understand your post correctly. I've heard that the front savvy springs don't give quite 3". Not that many people running them though, so hard to gage.
@JMT just buy the rancho springs and keep your lift height the same.
You hadn’t experience Arizona yetI was lost and confused once. I can’t believe I ever wanted to stay with 31s
shoot, wish i knew that. I'll have the savvy 3" going in soon so I'll report back.
Hmm...that’s good feedback since we don’t have the savvy spring rates. Might work for me.
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