Here's the dilemma:
The crew I normally wheel with all run SWB vehicles. Specifically, TJs and first generation Broncos. The majority of them run 35" tires, with some on 37". This means that their 92"- 93" wheelbase gives them a significant break-over and departure angle advantage over my LJ, with 35" tires and a 104" wheelbase. To help with the break-over, I have a Savvy UA to go in place of the current UCF extra clearance skid. Also, I picked up a set of GenRight body mounts that will get installed when I do the skid.
For the departure angle, the only thing I can do at this point is pull in the rear bumper, using something like a Motobilt Rock Crawler, or a GenRight bumper plate. There's always the option of a small stretch, but that has it own set of issues, and just makes the break-over problem worse.
I am contemplating a set of Currie Extreme 60s and going to 37" tires. However, after reading through much of @toximus build thread, this is $30K+ rabbit hole. At that price, I could just find a buggy or buy a TJ and build that on 35s. Unfortunately, I've grown fond of the LJ platform and don't see myself budging on that.
Sorry for the long winded post, but I'm struggling with how to proceed. Sigh!
The crew I normally wheel with all run SWB vehicles. Specifically, TJs and first generation Broncos. The majority of them run 35" tires, with some on 37". This means that their 92"- 93" wheelbase gives them a significant break-over and departure angle advantage over my LJ, with 35" tires and a 104" wheelbase. To help with the break-over, I have a Savvy UA to go in place of the current UCF extra clearance skid. Also, I picked up a set of GenRight body mounts that will get installed when I do the skid.
For the departure angle, the only thing I can do at this point is pull in the rear bumper, using something like a Motobilt Rock Crawler, or a GenRight bumper plate. There's always the option of a small stretch, but that has it own set of issues, and just makes the break-over problem worse.
I am contemplating a set of Currie Extreme 60s and going to 37" tires. However, after reading through much of @toximus build thread, this is $30K+ rabbit hole. At that price, I could just find a buggy or buy a TJ and build that on 35s. Unfortunately, I've grown fond of the LJ platform and don't see myself budging on that.
Sorry for the long winded post, but I'm struggling with how to proceed. Sigh!