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JCSXJ
June 15th, 2006, 17:43
I plan on building my 96 up as soon as I get my trailer and quad sold. I have a couple of build ups in mind but really don't know what I should do. So here are my two ideas:

1st Idea
Front:
D30, alloy axles, long field u-joints, loc-rite (already have it), 4:88's

Rear:
Ford 8.8, Power trax no-slip, 4:88's

Lift:
Front - RK 6.5" or RK 8"
Rear - 63" Chevys

Tires:
315/75R/16 MTR's (Already have them) - If I go with the RK 6.5"
37's Unsure of brand - If I go with the RK 8"

2nd Idea
Front:
Full Width D44, alloy axles, long field u-joints, loc-right, 5:38's

Rear:
Full width D44, alloy axles, some locker (unsure of brand), 5:38's

Lift:
Front - RK 6.5' or RK 8"
Rear - 63" Chevys

Tires:
37's Unsure of brand - If I go with the RK 6.5"
39" Irocs - If I go with the RK 8"


This is and will be my daily driver as I only drive 5 miles one way to work. I really don't care about on road manners (I'm not a picky person). I'm basically just tired of being stuck to the same trails. I'm ready to move on to the harder stuff, size being the limiting factor. I could care less about the body (and it shows) and will be boat siding it after I get done with the lift/axle/tire issue. So, flame away or tell me your opinons.

Oh ya.....feel free to move this thread if it is not where it belongs.
Menzenski
June 15th, 2006, 19:57
What sort of wheeling do you do? If you actually wheel in the rocks, I don't think your tire size selections are a good idea. 37s on a D30 or 39s on a D44 is just asking for something to break, alloys or not. Just my opinion.
Matt98XJ
June 15th, 2006, 20:24
What sort of wheeling do you do? If you actually wheel in the rocks, I don't think your tire size selections are a good idea. 37s on a D30 or 39s on a D44 is just asking for something to break, alloys or not. Just my opinion.

X2. I wouldn't go over 33's with a dana 30 in the rocks. If you want to run 39's get some 60's. Do it right the first time. My 2 cents.
JCSXJ
June 15th, 2006, 22:56
I wheel nothing but rocks.....I have been thinking the same thing. My pockets aren't deep enough for 60's.....unless the wife decides to hold off on the Hawaii trip:shocked:
ZachMan
June 16th, 2006, 04:45
My pockets aren't deep enough for 60's..:

Then your eyes need to get smaller when looking for tires, lol.


BTW, detriot the 8.8, screw a powertrax.
Roxtar
June 16th, 2006, 06:14
Then your eyes need to get smaller when looking for tires, lol.


BTW, detriot the 8.8, screw a powertrax.2x
Spend your $ on bulletproofing your drivetrain first.
Then worry about tires.
Breaking parts requires real deep pockets.

Built 30 good for 33s max.
Built 44 good for 35s, maybe 37s
Never put a powertrax in an 8.8 with 35s or up. You're highlighting it's weak points (carrier & pin)

Unless this is all for show, then do whatever floats your boat.
JCSXJ
June 16th, 2006, 07:21
Thanks for the info on the 8.8. Well it's gonna be full width D44 and 37's. I already have the rear, might as well use it. Would you guys recomend the 6.5" or 8" lift? I will be building this as soon as my quad and trailer sales, so be looking for a build up thread sometime in the near future. Thanks for the replies.
cal
June 16th, 2006, 13:44
less lift is more. 6.5" of lift should put you anywhere you wanna go.

This is 6.5" with 35's. With a bit more bumpstopping i could easily do 37's. (well, and more axle).

http://shell.exo.com/~cal/4x4/xj/current/FrontLeft.jpg
Bent
June 16th, 2006, 17:23
2x
Spend your $ on bulletproofing your drivetrain first.
Then worry about tires.


What Brad said, especially if you are serious about going 35s or taller.
:twak:


Bullet proof and only on 33s, I built for the inevitable future.


:D