JL Willys 2DR - Stock with 33" tires

[ejewels]

It worked out great. The KO2's to me are so much better than the Destination MT2's that came with the Willys. They feel more connected to the road. As far as the TPMS sensors go, you need to know what month of 2021 your Wrangler was built. The TPMS sensors used post June 2021 builds are different and are not interchangeable with pre June 2021 builds. I just had them keep the TPMS sensors that came with my wheels when they mounted the KO2's.... Here are some pics with the KO2's

Looks perfect. And you’re totally stock otherwise and no issues/rubbing? Also, dumb question but how do so tell when mine was built?

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[ejewels]

It worked out great. The KO2's to me are so much better than the Destination MT2's that came with the Willys. They feel more connected to the road. As far as the TPMS sensors go, you need to know what month of 2021 your Wrangler was built. The TPMS sensors used post June 2021 builds are different and are not interchangeable with pre June 2021 builds. I just had them keep the TPMS sensors that came with my wheels when they mounted the KO2's.... Here are some pics with the KO2's

Oh and also, I still don’t fully understand, you’re saying if mine was built on a certain date range that I can’t reuse the sensors once I put on the new tires?

 

[GTCS302]

Looks perfect. And you’re totally stock otherwise and no issues/rubbing? Also, dumb question but how do so tell when mine was built?

I am totally stock otherwise. No issues with rubbing. But I’m 99% on road. The only off road I do is the beach and that’s all flat with no articulation. Look on the the frame of the drivers door for the month and year yours was built.

 

[GTCS302]

Oh and also, I still don’t fully understand, you’re saying if mine was built on a certain date range that I can’t reuse the sensors once I put on the new tires?

Sorry for the miscommunication. You need to keep the TPMS sensors that same on your wheels/tires. Some guys buy takeoff KO2’s with the rims that came off a rubicon and they just put them right on their Jeep. That’s where you could run into problems.

 

[ejewels]

Sorry for the miscommunication. You need to keep the TPMS sensors that same on your wheels/tires. Some guys buy takeoff KO2’s with the rims that came off a rubicon and they just put them right on their Jeep. That’s where you could run into problems.

Thx dude. Sounds like you do the same stuff I do off road. Then more mild trails with the 33s works too then I assume. I’ll be getting a lift eventually but not right now. And yeah I’d be buying these tires new with 4th of July sales. Also will the 33 spare fit ok on the carrier without clearance issues?

 

[GTCS302]

Thx dude. Sounds like you do the same stuff I do off road. Then more mild trails with the 33s works too then I assume. I’ll be getting a lift eventually but not right now. And yeah I’d be buying these tires new with 4th of July sales. Also will the 33 spare fit ok on the carrier without

clearance issues?

You will be fine on the mild trails. The spare on the tire carrier just clears the bottom.

 

[ejewels]

You will be fine on the mild trails. The spare on the tire carrier just clears the bottom.

Wow pretty close. I heard you could shift your bumper around a bit too if need be.

 

[ejewels]

You will be fine on the mild trails. The spare on the tire carrier just clears the bottom.

hey man, 2 more questions for you (or anyone). if I was gonna get new wheels... something like methods with a zero offset... would I then risk rubbing more? Also... I noticed my willys with the M/Ts just aren't that comfortable of a ride. I get vibrations at different speeds (most noticeable at 40-50mph) and they just seem kinda loud. Did you notice a difference when you got the KO2s in terms of less road noise/vibes? I MIGHT need a alignment as I bought it CPO used so that might have something to do with it, but just wondering.

 

[GTCS302]

hey man, 2 more questions for you (or anyone). if I was gonna get new wheels... something like methods with a zero offset... would I then risk rubbing more? Also... I noticed my willys with the M/Ts just aren't that comfortable of a ride. I get vibrations at different speeds (most noticeable at 40-50mph) and they just seem kinda loud. Did you notice a difference when you got the KO2s in terms of less road noise/vibes? I MIGHT need a alignment as I bought it CPO used so that might have something to do with it, but just wondering.

I can't answer your first question. As far as the MT/2's, the ride quality isn't really good at all. Huge difference all around for the better with the KO2's.

 

[ejewels]

I can't answer your first question. As far as the MT/2's, the ride quality isn't really good at all. Huge difference all around for the better with the KO2's.

good to hear. Did you notice any loss of power going to the 285s? Stock gearing is ok with it?

 

[GTCS302]

good to hear. Did you notice any loss of power going to the 285s? Stock gearing is ok with it?

I'm a little uncertain on this. I took off the MT2's at 800 miles. I didn't change my dashboard display to show the gear you are in next to the D until about 400 miles. With the 285's it doesn't shift into 8th gear until 60-65 mph. And unless the road is totally flat, it will drop it back to 7th. But i can't really compare it to the stock size, because I wasn't paying attention to it for the short time I had them on. That being said, I will the Willys came with 3.73's standard instead of 3.45's. Maybe someone else can chime in here on the 7th/8th gear thing.

 

[ejewels]

I'm a little uncertain on this. I took off the MT2's at 800 miles. I didn't change my dashboard display to show the gear you are in next to the D until about 400 miles. With the 285's it doesn't shift into 8th gear until 60-65 mph. And unless the road is totally flat, it will drop it back to 7th. But i can't really compare it to the stock size, because I wasn't paying attention to it for the short time I had them on. That being said, I will the Willys came with 3.73's standard instead of 3.45's. Maybe someone else can chime in here on the 7th/8th gear thing.

Thanks. I thought our Willys come with Dana 44 rears but still have 3.45? I have the auto

 

[GTCS302]

Thanks. I thought our Willys come with Dana 44 rears but still have 3.45? I have the auto

They do come with the 3.45. I meant to type that I wish the Willys came with the 3.73

 

[ejewels]

They do come with the 3.45. I meant to type that I wish the Willys came with the 3.73

Thanks man. I've read a few things about fitting the 33's where people removed some panels up front in the fender. I forget what they are called. Did you have to remove anything from the willys to fit them?

 

[GTCS302]

Thanks man. I've read a few things about fitting the 33's where people removed some panels up front in the fender. I forget what they are called. Did you have to remove anything from the willys to fit them?

On the Sport and Sport S that have the "euro" front bumper, they needed to remove the piece between the bumper and the fender. The Willys in 21 and 22 comes with a Sahara bumper and there is a space between the bumper and fender. So I didn't need to remove anything

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