Is it possible to have a true dual purpose Jeep?
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I built one for such a purpose, but spent more than any sane person would on a 31/32" tire build! 
Agreed - I think they are multi purpose the second they roll off the assembly line-
At the same time I have both sizes of 33 inch tire and wheel and there’s a noticeable difference in how much power it takes to turn my 12.5 x 33” mid tires vs my 10.5 x 33- And that is exactly how I ended up with both.
That post brings back memories of a friend of mine whose family had a jewelry store and they had it going pretty good- He would go to Vegas and bring back a small fortune everytime. The way he did that was by taking a large fortune.
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I've been all over Utah and Colorado on my 33s.
I'd even consider mine dual purpose, even though it's not a daily driver.
If yours is 99% highway, I don't think it's worth the extra cost of building for 35s.
I'd even consider mine dual purpose, even though it's not a daily driver.
If yours is 99% highway, I don't think it's worth the extra cost of building for 35s.
You can build a dual purpose rig that will handle well on and off road... But it takes a commitment to get there. You have to be willing to chase down the things that bug you. You have to put the time in to cycle the suspension, one more time to make sure that last change did what it was supposed to and didn't create another issue. You gotta spend some money cuz good parts ain't cheap and cheap parts ain't good.
I'm on the way with mine... It's been an extremely challenging and rewarding experience, I've learned a ton, and I've met some really great people along the way.
PS... Building for 33s really isn't that much different than building for 35s... It's basically the tires...
I'm on the way with mine... It's been an extremely challenging and rewarding experience, I've learned a ton, and I've met some really great people along the way.
PS... Building for 33s really isn't that much different than building for 35s... It's basically the tires...
I did the math once upon a time, and I don't think 5.38 with a 4sp auto will have too high of RPM for highway. Right now, I just turn overdrive off. I have a 3.73. A 5.38 with OD is effectively 3.65. 5 speed math is different.
If I want full articulation with 35's, main difference will be adding a small body lift (and dealing with whatever problems that causes). I suspect the real difference is I have certain limitations with 15" rims and different ones with wider 17" rims. I don't think there is a guarantee a big brake kit will fit inside the 15" wheels.
If I want full articulation with 35's, main difference will be adding a small body lift (and dealing with whatever problems that causes). I suspect the real difference is I have certain limitations with 15" rims and different ones with wider 17" rims. I don't think there is a guarantee a big brake kit will fit inside the 15" wheels.
What tire size did you do the math on?
This is a 35" tire.
42rle/33.875"/5.38=2762rpm @ 75mph
NV3550/33.875"/5.38=3122rpm @ 75mph
I'd argue that you should already have a body lift with 33s, because the tummy tuck is such a valuable modification... Assuming you're doing more difficult stuff than fire roads or beach cruising
The 15" bbk fits inside a 15" wheel. And the 16" bbk will fit some 15" wheels, too. I have tried my 16" bbk on three different 15s and all have fit.
I built one for such a purpose, but spent more than any sane person would on a 31/32" tire build!
I believe many on here would take it off your hands for a decent price. I would buy it for 100 bucks.
I don't have much to contribute, other than my Jeep is a daily, but has gone thru stages of ohh shiny, to WTF was I thinking. It's a thin line sir. 32's, or 33's is a good benchmark for a dual purpose rig, but do your homework. Gearing will be a make or break moment. I enjoyed my jeep on 31's more than any other upgrade.
IMO... Serious rock crawling and DD are never a good mix. It can be done with a lot of work, but factor in damage and disrepair after trips.
In SoCal... a lot of the dedicated "rock crawlers" are often trailered in. And they stopped being a jeep years ago, and are more like jeep-shaped-custom rigs.
At least, that's what I see often in the desert valleys.
@Nickgsjeep is a good example of a DD with excellent abilities on the more extreme trails.
*Note: there are differing degrees of rock crawling. What I had in mind was the more severe type.
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Only if you fit it with true 35" tires.
No one ever told me that going 35" would make getting in my Jeep an Olympic event?!!
~$2500 later it's a mere stair step up into your TJ:
And it's not just any old 35" tire, brother. Only a true 35" tire will suffice.
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~$2500 later it's a mere stair step up into your TJ:
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And it's not just any old 35" tire, brother. Only a true 35" tire will suffice.
Don't ya know I still have money tied up with a certain race shop that also sells parts?!!
Though I would be THAT guy to forget to raise them up.
Point taken.
May I offer an alternative for the budget conscious and the occasionally forgetful?
Point taken.
May I offer an alternative for the budget conscious and the occasionally forgetful?
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Just so you know, the local peeps and out of towners have been busting my balls. Don't be afraid to bust my balls. I have big balls.
