I've been searching quite a bit on this subject and thought I'd try to narrow down to see if I could get more specific for my rig.
2001 XJ, NP231, auto currently running 31" BFG A/T KOs on stock Ecco wheels, RE 3.5" with Teraflex extended rear shackles, bumpstopped (2" front, 3" rear), RE adj track bar and have had no real issues with drive line vibes but look to go SYE/new drive shaft. Engine upgrades from K/N intake, throttle body spacer to high flow exhaust. Dana 30 front/Chrysler 8.25 rear with 3:55s. DD but very capable offroader not rock crawler.
I don't want to go any taller since I like the handling, appearance and performance/mileage at this height but very curious as to what my next stage could be without breaking the bank...ha!
My next phase of build up would be SYE/drive shaft, rear discs and gearing. That brings me to my more specific question of whether or not to stick with 31's and go with a wider stance black steelie at 15x7" (3.75-4 backspacing) or go with a 15x8" (similar backspacing) and the 32s???
Can I run a 32" setup with a 15x8 wheel on trail and not have to trim at all if I am running extended bumpstops? I don't want trim at this point.
I've had great success with the BFG and was basically looking to see if it's worth jumping to a 32" or keep the 31 and go a little wider with the wheels.
Greatly appreciate the help!
2001 XJ, NP231, auto currently running 31" BFG A/T KOs on stock Ecco wheels, RE 3.5" with Teraflex extended rear shackles, bumpstopped (2" front, 3" rear), RE adj track bar and have had no real issues with drive line vibes but look to go SYE/new drive shaft. Engine upgrades from K/N intake, throttle body spacer to high flow exhaust. Dana 30 front/Chrysler 8.25 rear with 3:55s. DD but very capable offroader not rock crawler.
I don't want to go any taller since I like the handling, appearance and performance/mileage at this height but very curious as to what my next stage could be without breaking the bank...ha!
My next phase of build up would be SYE/drive shaft, rear discs and gearing. That brings me to my more specific question of whether or not to stick with 31's and go with a wider stance black steelie at 15x7" (3.75-4 backspacing) or go with a 15x8" (similar backspacing) and the 32s???
Can I run a 32" setup with a 15x8 wheel on trail and not have to trim at all if I am running extended bumpstops? I don't want trim at this point.
I've had great success with the BFG and was basically looking to see if it's worth jumping to a 32" or keep the 31 and go a little wider with the wheels.
Greatly appreciate the help!