Hey everyone!
I have a 2002 TJ with the 2.5 in it. My dad bought this Jeep when I was 5 and I am looking to fix it up as I have started my career and can start having some real fun with this! I do use my jeep as a daily driver (maybe 10 miles a day since I work close to home). I am waiting on a Rough Country 4 inch X Series Long Arm Kit, SYE, and CV Driveshaft to be installed. I'd do it myself but lack the tools and time as I have a one-year old and live in an apartment. Everything else will be stock, including my axles and gear ratio. I have been running 31's on a Rubicon Express 2.5 inch lift that was done 15+ years ago. I remember helping my dad and our friend install it. I have had no issues with the gearing, being that I do not get on the freeway often. I live in El Centro, Ca and it is flat enough that I can use 5th gear with no power issues as of now. The suspension is starting to go after all these years, so this is why I am replacing pretty much the whole thing.
I know that moving up to the 4 inch lift and 33's or 35's will cause me to regear. The questions I have are what size tires should I run? (I am leaning toward 33's with the 4 banger). I've milked some power out of it with an air intake, throttle body spacer, and catback exhaust. I know its not a big difference but I've had no issues with the 31's and my dad even ran 33's at one point. Should I regear to 4.88 with 33's or 35's? Finally, what would be next after regearing and sizing up the tires?
I have a new account on here but have done a lot of reading over the years that has helped me tremendously with the smaller upgrades on my jeep. I know the 4 banger isn't everyone's first choice but I love my jeep and have had a lot of fun growing up with it. I'll attach some photos as well!
Thanks!
I have a 2002 TJ with the 2.5 in it. My dad bought this Jeep when I was 5 and I am looking to fix it up as I have started my career and can start having some real fun with this! I do use my jeep as a daily driver (maybe 10 miles a day since I work close to home). I am waiting on a Rough Country 4 inch X Series Long Arm Kit, SYE, and CV Driveshaft to be installed. I'd do it myself but lack the tools and time as I have a one-year old and live in an apartment. Everything else will be stock, including my axles and gear ratio. I have been running 31's on a Rubicon Express 2.5 inch lift that was done 15+ years ago. I remember helping my dad and our friend install it. I have had no issues with the gearing, being that I do not get on the freeway often. I live in El Centro, Ca and it is flat enough that I can use 5th gear with no power issues as of now. The suspension is starting to go after all these years, so this is why I am replacing pretty much the whole thing.
I know that moving up to the 4 inch lift and 33's or 35's will cause me to regear. The questions I have are what size tires should I run? (I am leaning toward 33's with the 4 banger). I've milked some power out of it with an air intake, throttle body spacer, and catback exhaust. I know its not a big difference but I've had no issues with the 31's and my dad even ran 33's at one point. Should I regear to 4.88 with 33's or 35's? Finally, what would be next after regearing and sizing up the tires?
I have a new account on here but have done a lot of reading over the years that has helped me tremendously with the smaller upgrades on my jeep. I know the 4 banger isn't everyone's first choice but I love my jeep and have had a lot of fun growing up with it. I'll attach some photos as well!
Thanks!