csteffen24
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- chris
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- 2019 Sport S
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We have a 2019, 4 door Sport S with the 2.0. It is not a daily driver and we bought it with the intention of mostly mild trail driving along with weekend adventure trips. We also intend to get a small camping trailer to tow behind it at some point. I am aware of the limitations of the front axle, gear ratios etc. and depending on where this adventure goes I will change/upgrade if necessary. We are going to put wheels and tires on it and this decision has lead me into the depths of the internet and this forum. I am basically trying to decide between two options with which are on a 17" wheel with Toyo Mts:
Option 1: I am considering running a 2" lift (I think the shop said Tuff Country) with 295/70/17. I feel like this is a fairly safe route that accommodates a little more clearance but should still do ok traveling on roads. My question is is this a good combo? Its a 33.5" tire. I am trying to avoid the small tire huge fender gap. Will a 35 work on this lift?
Option 2: 35s with a 3" Fabtech lift. I am a little hesitant to go down this road with the 3.45 gear. It looks great, just not sure if it is totally practical for what we are planning on doing. I am willing to go this route tho if 33s are splitting hairs and I will end up here anyway. Not sure about the 3" lift, might be a little much for me (2.5" is not available through the vendor I want to use).
We do quite a bit of moderate to difficult stuff in our RZR. I don't see us doing that kind of stuff in the jeep. I appreciate any advice. New to the JL world. Ive looked at numerous pictures and threads on here. I realize I am probably opening a can of worms, but hopefully my explanation gives us a starting point. Thanks.
Annnnd I just found the wheels and tires thread.... sorry about that, move if necessary.
Option 1: I am considering running a 2" lift (I think the shop said Tuff Country) with 295/70/17. I feel like this is a fairly safe route that accommodates a little more clearance but should still do ok traveling on roads. My question is is this a good combo? Its a 33.5" tire. I am trying to avoid the small tire huge fender gap. Will a 35 work on this lift?
Option 2: 35s with a 3" Fabtech lift. I am a little hesitant to go down this road with the 3.45 gear. It looks great, just not sure if it is totally practical for what we are planning on doing. I am willing to go this route tho if 33s are splitting hairs and I will end up here anyway. Not sure about the 3" lift, might be a little much for me (2.5" is not available through the vendor I want to use).
We do quite a bit of moderate to difficult stuff in our RZR. I don't see us doing that kind of stuff in the jeep. I appreciate any advice. New to the JL world. Ive looked at numerous pictures and threads on here. I realize I am probably opening a can of worms, but hopefully my explanation gives us a starting point. Thanks.
Annnnd I just found the wheels and tires thread.... sorry about that, move if necessary.
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