- Location
- Birmingham, AL
Okay, finally hoping to go to the next phase next year on my Jeep. I have a few questions about my build I'd just like some advice on.
1. I will be running a 64"ish wide HP d44 that will be loaded out, high-steer, chromo everything, OX locker, .500 wall tubes, etc.. My question is whats a good matching rear axle? I was thinking of building an 8.8 with the "super 88" kit and spacers, but now I am leaning towards a d60 or d70u rear axle....just clearance will suffer. (The front axle can be built 5 on 5.5 or 8 lug) What do you guys think will be bullitproof rear on 37s with still having decent clearance? (9" isn't an option)
2. I run RE 4.5" (w/ front spacer) and 33s, I plan to just run RE stuff again just taller with TNT LA kit. I am thinking 5.5" coils and my 3/4" spacer (or 7.5" coils and no spacer) and 4.5" leafs with TNT 1" taller u-bolt elims and RE shackle. How much lift are YOU running with 36/37s? I hope to push the front axle forward 3/4" - 1" also and the rear 1" back. I am trimmed with no rear lower 1/4 panels.
3. Do I need to go 5.13s or 5.38s with 37" radials? This Jeep will see every type of driving there is, stop and go, 75 mph hwy and of course trails. I will be wheeling 3 weekends out of 4 a month. I can say 4.56s and small 33s feels great for a DD, while 4.56s and 35s seemed low on grunt for me. I have no issues running 2800 rpms or so at 70mph.
4. Do I need hydro-assist with 37s and being a driver? PSC? redneck?
5. With running true high-steer does anything interfere with the steering besides needing an ontop the axle straight tracbar? swaybar maybe? need to change the pitman arm? I was thinking lift might need to be determind from this too.
1. I will be running a 64"ish wide HP d44 that will be loaded out, high-steer, chromo everything, OX locker, .500 wall tubes, etc.. My question is whats a good matching rear axle? I was thinking of building an 8.8 with the "super 88" kit and spacers, but now I am leaning towards a d60 or d70u rear axle....just clearance will suffer. (The front axle can be built 5 on 5.5 or 8 lug) What do you guys think will be bullitproof rear on 37s with still having decent clearance? (9" isn't an option)
2. I run RE 4.5" (w/ front spacer) and 33s, I plan to just run RE stuff again just taller with TNT LA kit. I am thinking 5.5" coils and my 3/4" spacer (or 7.5" coils and no spacer) and 4.5" leafs with TNT 1" taller u-bolt elims and RE shackle. How much lift are YOU running with 36/37s? I hope to push the front axle forward 3/4" - 1" also and the rear 1" back. I am trimmed with no rear lower 1/4 panels.
3. Do I need to go 5.13s or 5.38s with 37" radials? This Jeep will see every type of driving there is, stop and go, 75 mph hwy and of course trails. I will be wheeling 3 weekends out of 4 a month. I can say 4.56s and small 33s feels great for a DD, while 4.56s and 35s seemed low on grunt for me. I have no issues running 2800 rpms or so at 70mph.
4. Do I need hydro-assist with 37s and being a driver? PSC? redneck?
5. With running true high-steer does anything interfere with the steering besides needing an ontop the axle straight tracbar? swaybar maybe? need to change the pitman arm? I was thinking lift might need to be determind from this too.
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