A Jeep named Burt… 2021 JLU Sport Altitude ‘Hella Yella’

[bgsujeeper]

Appreciate the update. We’re on the fence about either just upgrading to larger tires on the stock 18’s are do the full rim and tire swap.

I waited almost a year and spent that time reading a million things about tires, rims, sizes, lifts, etc.

What ultimately made my decision was that I wasn’t ready to lift my daily driver Jeep yet (35”+ were out) and I didn’t see a need to try to stack wide tires on new rims with or without an offset. I like they way the Jeep drove and didn’t want to change it.

I found that I could probably fit 285s on but wasn’t sold on their being no rubbing, terrible gas mileage, slowed braking, etc.

Long story short I’m very happy with this size for the next few years: kids can still get in, wife can still hop up, and if I hurt my back I’m not rolling my eyes to get my leg up.

Most definitely more aggressive and can handle more off road without giving up much on the pavement.

In terms of Price i think got a decent deal: $1,600 for 5 installed and balanced at the dealer with the buy 3 get 1 deal. My budget was $2k and to be under was great.

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[1BadManVan]

I waited almost a year and spent that time reading a million things about tires, rims, sizes, lifts, etc.

What ultimately made my decision was that I wasn’t ready to lift my daily driver Jeep yet (35”+ were out) and I didn’t see a need to try to stack wide tires on new rims with or without an offset. I like they way the Jeep drove and didn’t want to change it.

I found that I could probably fit 285s on but wasn’t sold on their being no rubbing, terrible gas mileage, slowed braking, etc.

Long story short I’m very happy with this size for the next few years: kids can still get in, wife can still hop up, and if I hurt my back I’m not rolling my eyes to get my leg up.

Most definitely more aggressive and can handle more off road without giving up much on the pavement.

In terms of Price i think got a decent deal: $1,600 for 5 installed and balanced at the dealer with the buy 3 get 1 deal. My budget was $2k and to be under was great.

Yea this is her daily so we don’t wanna go to crazy, right now I have rubicon sliders, rubicon springs and shocks as well waiting to go on. So we will get a bit of extra clearance with the rubicon suspension atleast.

Right now my options are pay the $1600-$1800 for new tires on these rims. Or find some rubicon take offs for about the same price

 

[bgsujeeper]

Yea this is her daily so we don’t wanna go to crazy, right now I have rubicon sliders, rubicon springs and shocks as well waiting to go on. So we will get a bit of extra clearance with the rubicon suspension atleast.

Right now my options are pay the $1600-$1800 for new tires on these rims. Or find some rubicon take offs for about the same price

I’m sure the Rubicon takeoffs would be fine. 285/75r17? That would even get you to 34s; I’m on 33s. I’m sure the rubicon suspension can provide that clearance. I was worried about changing the ride quality but everything you said keeps it stock (just rubi-stock ).

 

[bgsujeeper]

5/13/22…

After much debating (and breaking my promise to myself to not get “more”) I think I’m satisfied for now- instead of a new bumper/winch combo I got the Up Down Air compressor kit from Quadratec.

My thoughts are a better driver with better tires aired down shouldn’t need a winch!

Everything included took 4 tires from 38 to 20 psi in 5 minutes and each tire took 1:45 to get back to 38 psi. Not too shabby…

…it even fits under the rear seat.

 

[bgsujeeper]

6/24/22…

Decided to come up with something to store the doors that doesn’t cost $159x2!

$4 piece of 1/2” electrical conduit and two left over 2x4s to span the studs!

 

[bgsujeeper]

7/15/22…

Getting ready to spend some time in the woods!

 

[mferrara91]

Great thread...I like Burt. I didn't name my Sport Altitude, but I got mine the same time as you. I wish I would have documented better all of the mods I've done. Here is the day I took it home:

And here is present day:

Enjoy your time in the woods! Getting off the grid is always a good thing!

 

[bgsujeeper]

Great thread...I like Burt. I didn't name my Sport Altitude, but I got mine the same time as you. I wish I would have documented better all of the mods I've done. Here is the day I took it home:

And here is present day:

Enjoy your time in the woods! Getting off the grid is always a good thing!

I like your fender flares! What brand/style are they? Did you need them for the tires? Did you lift yours? How big and how much?

What front bumper do you have? Do you like it?

 

[mferrara91]

Wow…that’s a lot of questions! Let me answer:

1. Fender flares are Paramount Automotive Hydro Series. LED DRL with turn signal switchback built in, also black powder-coated steel.

2. I had these on before when I originally had 285/70/17 Rubi takeoffs on.

3. Lift kit is Dynatrac EnduroSport 2” lift kit, but because it’s a Sport it actually ends up lifting it 3”, though it will likely settle a bit. I now have 315/70/17 BFG KO2s installed.

4. Front bumper is the Mopar steel front bumper with the bumper ends removed. Installed the steel front bumper about a month after I got the Jeep. Recently located a steel rear bumper from a 392 Rubi and installed that as well. I’m not big into the look of much of the aftermarket bumpers. I prefer the stock look.

I have a long list of mods I’ve done. That’s the best part of having a Jeep, but also the most expensive!

 

[bgsujeeper]

Wow…that’s a lot of questions! Let me answer:

1. Fender flares are Paramount Automotive Hydro Series. LED DRL with turn signal switchback built in, also black powder-coated steel.

2. I had these on before when I originally had 285/70/17 Rubi takeoffs on.

3. Lift kit is Dynatrac EnduroSport 2” lift kit, but because it’s a Sport it actually ends up lifting it 3”, though it will likely settle a bit. I now have 315/70/17 BFG KO2s installed.

4. Front bumper is the Mopar steel front bumper with the bumper ends removed. Installed the steel front bumper about a month after I got the Jeep. Recently located a steel rear bumper from a 392 Rubi and installed that as well. I’m not big into the look of much of the aftermarket bumpers. I prefer the stock look.

I have a long list of mods I’ve done. That’s the best part of having a Jeep, but also the most expensive!

I like that tire size/lift combo a lot! It looks good without being monster-truck. I agree with you about the steel bumper. “If” I were to upgrade mine that’s the direction I would go. It’s expensive but looks better than the big aggressive aftermarket ones. Your Jeep looks very nice.

 

[bgsujeeper]

7/17/22…

I messed around at work and installed these in the rear console so that the kiddos stop stealing our cords!

Dual USB Charger Socket... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TXG4XJ3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Not too shabby for $15!

 

[exoshield]

7/17/22…

I messed around at work and installed these in the rear console so that the kiddos stop stealing our cords!

Dual USB Charger Socket... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TXG4XJ3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Not too shabby for $15!

Can't beat that!

 

[bgsujeeper]

8/26/22…

Thanks to @Jeepguy4 Burt now has 392 XR take off bumpers/skid! Three piece steel from bumper, front steel skid plate, and steel rear bumper… very excited to keep the”Mopar” look but add the ability to drop a winch in the future.

 

[bgsujeeper]

9/18/22… after the Jeep Jamboree in Killbuck the side steps (N-Fab RS) lost the battle with the rocks so Burt gets new side armor slider/steps (Red Rock)

 

[bgsujeeper]

9/24/22…

Due to a snafu with the new sidesteps I was given a store credit and used it for the Rough Country 2.5” spacer lift (ended up costing me $16). Install took about 6 hours in my garage. Went from 36” at the top of the rear fenders to 39” and 35.5” at top of the front fenders to 38.5”.

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