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[Brantley]

4.88 is the ticket for 35s with the 4.0 and 5-speed. 5.13 is good too but just adds a little unnecessary extra RPM on the highway. Whatever you do, don't go 4.56, that's for sure. All you'll feel is being underpowered.

Make sure the rest of your Jeep is solid for running 35" tires. Brakes (Vanco BBK), steering (Currie Currentlync), and lift height (4" suspension + 1" body is bet on the TJ) are all great routes to follow for running 35's. A Dana 44 rear axle is what you want to have unless you have the Dana 35 and plan on installing a Super 35 in it.

And yes, absolutely go with an SYE and a Double Cardan driveshaft. The Advance Adapters SYE is a great kit and a driveshaft from Tom Wood or Adams is a great way to go. I like solid Spicer 5-1310x u-joints in my driveshaft.

 

[Ayeisha]

Thanks for all the responses everyone!!

 

[Ayeisha]

If I were to run 33s instead of 35s is there anything I could eliminate or pro long buying??

 

[Chris]

If I were to run 33s instead of 35s is there anything I could eliminate or pro long buying??

With 33" tires you wouldn't need a Vanco big brake kit (which takes about $1100 or so off the price).

Other than that, it's mostly the same. You can safely run a built Dana 35 axle off-road (if you put a Super 35 kit in it) with 33" tires, which would be cheaper than buying a Dana 44 and building it.

Hell, you don't even NEED built axles at all with 33" or 35" tires if you're planning on keeping it on-road only. But if you plan on off-roading, then yes, you'll want to strengthen those axles up significantly.

 

[AOR]

If I were to run 33s instead of 35s is there anything I could eliminate or pro long buying??

Yes there is. You should not need the SYE or CV shaft for the rear. The 4.25" combo is only a 3" suspensions lift and includes a MML to tip the rear of the tcase down and compensate for the 1.25" BL. Bigger better brakes are ALWAYS a good idea, but you could wait. Just refresh yours.

 

[Chris]

Well you'd still need the SYE and CV driveshaft unless you plan on putting in a TC drop / MML in place of it.

Unless I'm missing something?

 

[AOR]

Well you'd still need the SYE and CV driveshaft unless you plan on putting in a TC drop / MML in place of it.

Unless I'm missing something?

4.25" combo = 3" suspension and 1.25" BL/ 1" MML

 

[Chris]

4.25" combo = 3" suspension and 1.25" BL/ 1" MML

Ahhh, I missed that part. I thought I read 4" suspension lift.

 

[AOR]

Ahhh, I missed that part. I thought I read 4" suspension lift.

Brantley mentioned it at the top of the page.

 

[Chris]

Brantley mentioned it at the top of the page.

Yeah, that's what I read, he said: "and lift height (4" suspension + 1" body is bet on the TJ)"

So when I read 4" suspension, I thought oh... you're going to need an SYE / CV driveshaft for sure then.

 

[Brantley]

If you were going to 33" tires instead of 35" tires, that knocks some of the prices down.

Instead of Vanco's Big Brake Kit, you could benefit very well by getting Black Magic Pads and Centric Premium Rotors that Black Magic Brakes sells at their website.

I would still probably invest in a Super 35 at some point seeing as how the Dana 35 can become unreliable with 33" tires. But you could most likely at least get away with a stock Dana 35 on the street for a while, many people do it. I would absolutely not put on 35's, unless it was a Super 35, no matter if it's for Street or trail use. It's too risky and you don't want to end up stranded or lose a wheel because of a snapped shaft on such large tires.

You could get away with a shorter lift, the 4.25" mentioned previously would work, I don't like the stock driveshaft setup but you could run it and be fine.

I would still definitely regear it to 4.56 for those 33" tires.

Steering, I know everybody runs the Currie Currentlync on 35's, you could probably do a V8 ZJ tie rod conversion and be okay on 33's.

If you plan to eventually go to 35's, I'd go ahead and just do it now and save up a little more money to do so. If you're set on 33's, you can save some money here and there.

 

[PStov98TJ]

Instead of Vanco's Big Brake Kit, you could benefit very well by getting Black Magic Pads and Centric Premium Rotors that Black Magic Brakes sells at their website.

I would still probably invest in a Super 35 at some point seeing as how the Dana 35 can become unreliable with 33" tires. But you could most likely at least get away with a stock Dana 35 on the street for a while, many people do it.

This is all true. Except don't rush to get the Super 35 kit. I have 33" MTR's on a Dana 35 and it's been fine. Of course I try to be cautious offroad, but I've still let it have it every now and then. I do plan on upgrading to the super 35 eventually just to be safe, but it is absolutely not necessary with 33's.
What I would get is the black magic brakes and rotors. I didn't feel safe with the stock brakes, and after a close call where I almost hit a person walking across the street, I said enough was enough and ordered the brakes the next day. Now, I can stop better than most cars on the road and I feel very confident in all road conditions. In my opinion, a brake upgrade is an absolute must with anything larger than 31" tires.

 

[AOR]

If you are running the Dana 35 (no confirmation on this from the OP), look at this bolt on truss kit if you want to go to 35s as well. Help eliminate some housing flex. Also, for the V8 ZJ steering upgrade, check this out from Rough Trail (formerly Crown Automotive brand).

 

[Brantley]

If you are running the Dana 35 (no confirmation on this from the OP), look at this bolt on truss kit if you want to go to 35s as well. Help eliminate some housing flex. Also, for the V8 ZJ steering upgrade, check this out from Rough Trail (formerly Crown Automotive brand).

Wish you still carried the YJ Dana 35 model. I want one and can't find them anywhere. Doesn't seem like Revolution is going to bring it back.

 

[AOR]

Wish you still carried the YJ Dana 35 model. I want one and can't find them anywhere. Doesn't seem like Revolution is going to bring it back.

Yeah totally out of the YJ one. My apologies.