Here's a chart on re-gearing that might prove useful. There are also discussions on here about appropriate gear ratios.
Wouldn't the Rancho 5000X Front & Rear Shocks (# RS55239 & RS55241) be too tall for a 1" spring lift?
Any interest in the 17" JK wheels instead? They are more plentiful used, and there's a bigger selection of tires than for 18" wheels.Mike_H - I hear you on 1200 seeming steep & they are easy to find but around here 300 - 500 is common for a set of take offs with worn tires & that is usually a set of 4.... you might find a set of 5. Good sets of 5 are 500 - 1500 & these are still not always new tires.... Welcome to CT....
The set I looked at is a brand new set of (5) Bridgestone Dueler AT's 255/70/18 on 2018 Sahara Rims (numbs still on the tires), they are mounted & balanced & include tire pressure sensors (which I don't need) new set of Lugs & Locks, the adapters to fit the TJ & a spare tire mount adapter. I looked up the tires at a local shop that I use for our company vehicles & there price for (5) of the Dueler AT's was over $1300 for the tires mounted / balanced & tax....
I might just look after market... but again we liked the look of the JK rims on our friend TJ... which is why we were looking at those.
Thanks... I don't think we would change much for our use... It doesn't see any hard off-road use... It used mostly as a driver, we take it out on the beach a few times a year, & logging & hunting / fishing roads / trails.That a nice setup and great looking Jeep! Would you have adjusted anything with the benefit of hindsight?
Looks great, good job!@NOLAtj So we ended up with:
H & R Springs # 52107 1" Lift Spring Kit Front & Rear
Daystar.75" Lift Kit, fits TJ 1993 to 2006 2/4WD, Black
Front Shocks Rancho RS5128
Rear Shocks Rancho RS5240
Crown Control Arm Kit CAK13 - Front & Rear Upper & Lower
Moog DS1235 Front Track Bar
Front Links - Rubicon Express Sway Bar Disconnect - RE1130
Moog DS1461 Rear Track Bar
Moog K80244 Rear Track Bar Links
Monroe SC2928 Magnum Steering Damper
The Complete ZJ Tie rod Conversion
We grab a set of (5) 2018 Sahara 18" Rims - Bridgestone Duelers 255/70/18 take off that only had 10K on it... over all we are happy with the setup...
We did a lot of other work to the TJ at the same time but the above is most of the suspension stuff...
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