what is the easiest way (without removing springs and shocks) to see how big of tires you can fit on a 2000 tj with 5 1/4 lift.....anyone running 36's or 37"s with no rub?
What's the biggest tire I can fit?
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More importantly than what fits is learning no axle ever installed onto a Wrangler TJ is up to surviving with anything bigger than 35". Not with alloy axle shafts, axle tube inserts, not with trusses.
You could fit 37s very likely with that much lift. However, you’ll lose a tremendous amount of up-travel, at which point it will hinder your off-road performance significantly.
You’ll also need Dana 60s or similar to run those 37s.
You’ll also need Dana 60s or similar to run those 37s.
OP
makes sense jerry...just got re-geared to 4:56 with 4.0 and a/t....just wanted to see how big to go
OP
Yes, they will for sure.
But not just that, your stock axles won’t handle 37s with mudding. You really need Dana 60s or similar if you want that big of a tire and plan to go off roaring with it.
Stock axles can be built to handle 35s fine, but anything larger than that and even built stock axles won’t last that long with 37s.
With 37's I think you will need more than 4:56 gears, just saying if you want to move them up hills
OP
Some of us are running 37s with a 4" lift.
I'd highly suggest more power at that point.