I'm one of the few guys here that is very happy with 32" tire size. Inspired by the " Ideal setup for 33s" thread, I thought I would start this companion thread to benefit the "mild build" folks on the forum. I want to make this a 2 part question.
1. If budget was not a constraint, how will you build for 32s? Channel your inner @jjvw and assume the twin goal of good off road capability and great ride quality on pavement with better than stock suspension travels and handling. How much lift will you choose? Will it be all suspension lift or a combination of suspension lift with a small body lift? Would you do a custom short/midarm setup with proper, new CA locations? Will you outboard the (appropriately chosen) shocks ? Will you have an aftermarket swaybar setup like Currie Antirock or Swayloc? Would you do a "mild" tummy tuck? Would you regear the axles? Note that I'm aware that the effort needed here may not be far from what is needed for a proper 33"/35" tire size build, but for the sake of this thread assume 32s is the size that the build is based around.
2. How would you build of you don't have big offroad needs (or a big budget), but still want a Jeep that drives and handles very well on the pavement? What would you change compared to what you thought you would do in (1) above? What things would you cull and what would you add?
Bonus Q for extra credit: What do you consider the breaking line between a "mild build" and a "big build"? Where do you draw the line? Note that when I say "big", I mean "big" as in scope/potential of the build, not necessarily tire size.
1. If budget was not a constraint, how will you build for 32s? Channel your inner @jjvw and assume the twin goal of good off road capability and great ride quality on pavement with better than stock suspension travels and handling. How much lift will you choose? Will it be all suspension lift or a combination of suspension lift with a small body lift? Would you do a custom short/midarm setup with proper, new CA locations? Will you outboard the (appropriately chosen) shocks ? Will you have an aftermarket swaybar setup like Currie Antirock or Swayloc? Would you do a "mild" tummy tuck? Would you regear the axles? Note that I'm aware that the effort needed here may not be far from what is needed for a proper 33"/35" tire size build, but for the sake of this thread assume 32s is the size that the build is based around.
2. How would you build of you don't have big offroad needs (or a big budget), but still want a Jeep that drives and handles very well on the pavement? What would you change compared to what you thought you would do in (1) above? What things would you cull and what would you add?
Bonus Q for extra credit: What do you consider the breaking line between a "mild build" and a "big build"? Where do you draw the line? Note that when I say "big", I mean "big" as in scope/potential of the build, not necessarily tire size.