2019 Sahara JLU Build

[punkinjl]

I am quickly noticing I should have probably gotten a Rubicon or a Sport if I intended to build my Jeep. Has anyone else taken a Sahara and built it out? I am hearing even with a lift they do not recommend wheels and tires larger than 35.

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[jawest12]

You can build that Sahara just like you would a sport.

 

[jludave]

I am hearing even with a lift they do not recommend wheels and tires larger than 35.

From whom? Saharas are no different than any other Wrangler in terms of lifts, wheels, tires, etc.

 

[JtwJL]

I am quickly noticing I should have probably gotten a Rubicon or a Sport if I intended to build my Jeep. Has anyone else taken a Sahara and built it out? I am hearing even with a lift they do not recommend wheels and tires larger than 35.

2018 Jeep JLU Sahara

Looking back I probably should of went with the Rubicon just because of the D44 axles and 4.10 gears, the 3.45 gears with 6 speed MT won't touch 6th gear with my 33" 12.5 M/T tires, and sometimes on the highway I need to drop to 4th depending on wind and incline so it can be sluggish in that case, around town its perfectly fine. At the time I was supposed to be moving across country and wanted a cheaper monthly payment, work decided I won't be anymore so same spot.

As I mentioned above, the 4.10 gear ratio ESPECIALLY with 6 speed is much more suitable for 35/37 inch tires, so when I decide to go above 33s (to a 35 or 37) I will re gear to 4.53 or 4.88 to regain the power, this will cost me probably $1000 for the gears and maybe 500-1000 in labor (remember this is CDN currency).

Vigorous offroading on 37s with the Sahara stock D30/D35 axles something is bound to break, BUT PERFECTLY FINE if its a pavement princess, so I am on the fence of just doing a complete front/rear axle swap when I want to do the re-gear for bigger tires which is probably a pretty penny lol, but she wont be a true 'toy' for another few years.

I never thought I'd invest this much into it but I am kinda balls to the walls with upgrades, I'll have about $8000 CDN put into it (Wheels, tires, Lift, Headlights, rear taillights, Floor mats, Exhaust, D67 phone holder) and I don't plan on stopping, next purchase is front and rear bumpers w/ winch, the lift is soon to be put on so I am gonna test the waters with the 33s if I like the look, if not i'm going 35s(probably going to happen lol) and I may consider just regearing instead of the axle swap for now since I won't be doing any real offroading for years.

I do get thoughts of "fuck I should of gotten the Rubicon" but be real with yourself, at this point youre beating yourself over nothing, enjoy your Sahara, I love mine to death even though I had a couple problems (death wobble, hand brake, now a rocker arm issue lol)

Can't beat the lifestyle.

 

[BadA$$Rubi]

You can do it! Check out this BadAss Sahara
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/showcase/fyr145s-garage.1057/

 

[Dkretden]

You can do it! Check out this BadAss Sahara
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/showcase/fyr145s-garage.1057/

That is an aggressively good looking build right there.

 

[BadA$$Rubi]

That is an aggressively good looking build right there.

Yeah man, he dropped some serious dime but it looks so cool!

 

[punkinjl]

From whom? Saharas are no different than any other Wrangler in terms of lifts, wheels, tires, etc.

Someone on Instagram said if I went to 37's I would need to change my front axle. I would prefer to go with 37's so I am seeking the proper lift and height vs wheel and tire combination.

 

[punkinjl]

2018 Jeep JLU Sahara

Looking back I probably should of went with the Rubicon just because of the D44 axles and 4.10 gears, the 3.45 gears with 6 speed MT won't touch 6th gear with my 33" 12.5 M/T tires, and sometimes on the highway I need to drop to 4th depending on wind and incline so it can be sluggish in that case, around town its perfectly fine. At the time I was supposed to be moving across country and wanted a cheaper monthly payment, work decided I won't be anymore so same spot.

As I mentioned above, the 4.10 gear ratio ESPECIALLY with 6 speed is much more suitable for 35/37 inch tires, so when I decide to go above 33s (to a 35 or 37) I will re gear to 4.53 or 4.88 to regain the power, this will cost me probably $1000 for the gears and maybe 500-1000 in labor (remember this is CDN currency).

Vigorous offroading on 37s with the Sahara stock D30/D35 axles something is bound to break, BUT PERFECTLY FINE if its a pavement princess, so I am on the fence of just doing a complete front/rear axle swap when I want to do the re-gear for bigger tires which is probably a pretty penny lol, but she wont be a true 'toy' for another few years.

I never thought I'd invest this much into it but I am kinda balls to the walls with upgrades, I'll have about $8000 CDN put into it (Wheels, tires, Lift, Headlights, rear taillights, Floor mats, Exhaust, D67 phone holder) and I don't plan on stopping, next purchase is front and rear bumpers w/ winch, the lift is soon to be put on so I am gonna test the waters with the 33s if I like the look, if not i'm going 35s(probably going to happen lol) and I may consider just regearing instead of the axle swap for now since I won't be doing any real offroading for years.

I do get thoughts of "fuck I should of gotten the Rubicon" but be real with yourself, at this point youre beating yourself over nothing, enjoy your Sahara, I love mine to death even though I had a couple problems (death wobble, hand brake, now a rocker arm issue lol)

Can't beat the lifestyle.

My stock Sahara has; 3.45 Axle Gear Ratio and a 3rd Generation Dana 44 HD Rear Axle. I understand lots of factors are involved, offsets, backspace & weight of the wheel tire combo. Off topic, how many beadlocks are DOT rated?

 

[punkinjl]

You can do it! Check out this BadAss Sahara
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/showcase/fyr145s-garage.1057/

Awesome looking build.

 

[BadA$$Rubi]

My stock Sahara has; 3.45 Axle Gear Ratio and a 3rd Generation Dana 44 HD Rear Axle. I understand lots of factors are involved, offsets, backspace & weight of the wheel tire combo. Off topic, how many beadlocks are DOT rated?

Mopar’s Beadlock is DOT rated:
Part Description
17 x 8" Beadlock-Capable Wheel provides a backspacing of 4.4" (12mm offset). This wheel features dual bead seats. The outer bead of the tire can be mounted in a DOT-approved inner location or in the outer location as a true bead lock with purchase of Functional Lock Ring Kit. Rim is satin black with a silver ring. This wheel features a protected valve stem design and meets all FCA US LLC standards for corrosion and load. This wheel has a 5 x 5" bolt pattern. Requires Functional Lock Ring Kit for True Beadlock Capability."

Other Notes
DOT approved wheel with true beadlock feature. The outer bead of the tire can be mounted in a DOT-approved inner location or in the outer location as a true bead lock with the Functional Lock Ring Kit. It also features a protected valve stem design and meets all FCA US LLC standards for corrosion and load. With matching center cap.

 

[Dkretden]

My stock Sahara has; 3.45 Axle Gear Ratio and a 3rd Generation Dana 44 HD Rear Axle. I understand lots of factors are involved, offsets, backspace & weight of the wheel tire combo. Off topic, how many beadlocks are DOT rated?

I have come across only one DOT rated beadlock. https://www.hutchinsoninc.com/rock-monster-internal-double-beadlock-system/beadlock-technology/ There likely are a few others.

 

[chicknwithabeer]

37's same front axle and it plays well with others.

 

[punkinjl]

37's same front axle and it plays well with others.

I actually love those wheels and tires as well as the front bumper, what are you running?

 

[punkinjl]

37's same front axle and it plays well with others.

forgot, I assume you had to regear

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