gcam
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- alberta, canada
'96, np231, 4.0, auto, stock
I am planning a small lift, 2-3", and would like to run 31" tires. I'll trim the fenders if necessary, and will probably be installing Rusty's high clearance trans crossmember to gain some more under body clearance. After this, new gears are at least a year away. New babies soak up wheeling money it seems
I know running oversize tires will increase my trans temps, but I am wondering if this is any worse than towing a trailer? Our XJ's have a pretty good tow rating, so shouldn't the AW4 stand up to the taller tires OK? Wouldn't a good aftermarket trans cooler take care of the problem? If the concern is that the lower engine RPM will result in lower fluid pressures, would a shift kit take care of this?
I know I am looking for band-aid solutions, but I also know there are lots of guys like me who can't afford a lift, tires, skids, and gears all in one shot. Somebody else must have thought about this before.
Thanks for any help.
Geoff Cameron
I am planning a small lift, 2-3", and would like to run 31" tires. I'll trim the fenders if necessary, and will probably be installing Rusty's high clearance trans crossmember to gain some more under body clearance. After this, new gears are at least a year away. New babies soak up wheeling money it seems
I know running oversize tires will increase my trans temps, but I am wondering if this is any worse than towing a trailer? Our XJ's have a pretty good tow rating, so shouldn't the AW4 stand up to the taller tires OK? Wouldn't a good aftermarket trans cooler take care of the problem? If the concern is that the lower engine RPM will result in lower fluid pressures, would a shift kit take care of this?
I know I am looking for band-aid solutions, but I also know there are lots of guys like me who can't afford a lift, tires, skids, and gears all in one shot. Somebody else must have thought about this before.
Thanks for any help.
Geoff Cameron