Go with 5.38.....I have 40's on 1 Tons and see the full range of my gears often....both on road and off. The Jeep can climb steep road grades with ease at 70+
I'm not sponsored and I've been running a set of Milestar Patagonias 38"x13.5 for just over 5,000 miles that I paid for out of my pocket. These tires have been on sand, wet roads, grass, mild muddy conditions, hard pack, boulders, different types of rock, a couple of water crossings - mostly...
Whatever you decide....enjoy your path to finding trails. My first Jeep is my JLUR and I've got a ton of respect for how capable this thing really is. I bought it for some light trails and overlanding, but have been going on the harder trails much more than I ever thought I would. Get a...
Parked at Drake's Passage just above Magen's Bay in St. Thomas. Yes, this is a second Jeep, but this one is stock and makes the island experience a lot more fun - especially with the top down. I've now added 2 Jeeps to my stable in as many months. Now the wife wants one.
I have the same set up. If by V bracket, you mean the portion of the carrier that latches into the tailgate to secure it when it is closed or open it when you pull on the handle, then you will want a tad bit of offset. I'm not a professional installer, but I positioned mine to line up...