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August 23, 2008
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It's been a while since I've checked in.

What's the biggest tires I can run on my Jeep TJ?

I've heard that a Currie Antirock is good for offroad, is this true?

Thanks for helping.

August 23, 2008
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I'd say 38" tires are the maximum you could run on a stock wheel base. But, remember that it will take a lot of modifications to run tires that big.

I'd say there are better alternatives to the Antirock. I liked disconnects except for the hassle of reconnecting them. They felt good on road and off road. The Antirock feels good off road but really sux on road. I think the best alternative is a dual rate swybar like the ORO unit. It will feel stable on road and allow enough travel off road.

Hope that helps.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 23, 2008
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Is the question what's the largest tire that can be run on a TJ, or what's the largest tire a stock TJ can run? Without any specifics on your vehicle, it's hard to answer that question in a way you want.

I had an AR on a TJ and was ok with it. I run an ORO dual rate currently and think it is better. I'd really like an ORO dual rate with quick disconnects on the bottom and a mount up top in my wheelwell. There are times when I'd prefer no connection.

I think 31's work best on a stock TJ, and 32's will rub.

August 23, 2008
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"John" wrote: What's the biggest tires I can run on my Jeep TJ?

there are so many variables answering this question.

How far are you willing to mod the TJ?

If not at all, or very little: 31s

There are alot of choices to get to 35s with stock axles.

If you are willing to swap out axles, do some sawzall work, or get custom fenders then the upper end is more open ended.

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August 23, 2008
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Can I run the 38 inch tires on a 8 inch Fabtech lift?

What brand of tire would you recomend? BFGoodrich?

I want my Jeep to be a monster that will turn people's heads and handle some hard trails.

August 23, 2008
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Leaf springs are a better upgrade than any sort of sway bar.

This guy is running 44s. I'd start there and work up. Those also look like TSLs which are an all around RAD tire!

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August 23, 2008
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That's a sweet looking Jeep!!! I wanna do that to mine. Where'd you find that picture?

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August 23, 2008
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"John" wrote: Can I run the 38 inch tires on a 8 inch Fabtech lift?

I would stay away from Fabtech lifts. Check out the Rubicon Express 5.5" long arm lift.

"John" wrote: What brand of tire would you recomend? BFGoodrich?

I'd recomend the Goodyear MT/R 37" tires. If you want bigger, look at the Super Swamper Iroks.

"John" wrote: I want my Jeep to be a monster that will turn people's heads and handle some hard trails.

Well, you don't need monster tires to run hard trails. You could do most of the trails at the Hammers with 35" tires, two lockers, and the guts to do it.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 23, 2008
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"JohnDF" wrote: you don't need monster tires to run hard trails. You could do most of the trails at the Hammers with 35" tires, two lockers, and the guts to do it.

what about the head turning John?

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August 23, 2008
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"JohnDF" wrote: That's a sweet looking Jeep!!! I wanna do that to mine. Where'd you find that picture?

http://www.4x4wire.com/trail/report/ca/ ... /index.htm

Stock axles so it sounded like what John(-DF) was looking for. It looks like it's a couple years old. I'd shoot for a tire in the low 50s if I was him.

August 23, 2008
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"Dan-H" wrote:
what about the head turning John?

lol Paint it YELLOW lol

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August 23, 2008
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🙁 I was bored 🙁
😀 forgive me 😀

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August 23, 2008
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"JohnDF" wrote: [quote="Dan-H"]
what about the head turning John?

lol Paint it YELLOW lol

😯 😯 😯 😯 😯 😯 😯 😯
lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol

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"John" wrote: Can I run the 38 inch tires on a 8 inch Fabtech lift?

What brand of tire would you recomend? BFGoodrich?

I want my Jeep to be a monster that will turn people's heads and handle some hard trails.

8 inch lift? I think you might want to go into your bathroom, pull down your pants and look in the mirrow and see if you are over compensating for something to small lol

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August 23, 2008
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"RobD" wrote:
8 inch lift? I think you might want to go into your bathroom, pull down your pants and look in the mirrow and see if you are over compensating for something to small lol

Is that why you want to run 40s embarassed

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 23, 2008
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"JohnDF" wrote: [quote="RobD"]
8 inch lift? I think you might want to go into your bathroom, pull down your pants and look in the mirrow and see if you are over compensating for something to small lol

Is that why you want to run 40s embarassed

I thought rob was trying to do it with only 4 1/2 inches of lift

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"JohnDF" wrote: [quote="RobD"]
8 inch lift? I think you might want to go into your bathroom, pull down your pants and look in the mirrow and see if you are over compensating for something to small lol

Is that why you want to run 40s embarassed

Big tires, big feet, big hands, and 3 1/2 inches of lift 😀

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August 24, 2008
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"RobD" wrote: [quote="John"]Can I run the 38 inch tires on a 8 inch Fabtech lift?

What brand of tire would you recomend? BFGoodrich?

I want my Jeep to be a monster that will turn people's heads and handle some hard trails.

8 inch lift? I think you might want to go into your bathroom, pull down your pants and look in the mirrow and see if you are over compensating for something to small lol

Easy Rob. This John character obviously knows that lift is the single most important thing you can do for a wheeler. In fact, I was just out working in the shed and came across some old 3" lift blocks. I was thinking about bolting them on. That would put me right around 8". Then I could easily clear 44s.

August 24, 2008
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Big tires make up for a huge lack of driving skill.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 24, 2008
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yes they do.

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August 24, 2008
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Even more sa-weet 😀 49s 😯

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August 24, 2008
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I like it.

where can I get one.

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August 24, 2008
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"Dan-H" wrote: I like it.

where can I get one.

Right here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Tru ... 06.c0.m245

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"JohnDF" wrote: Even more sa-weet 😀 49s 😯

Wow...49s, a 454 and "chevy 1/2 ton axles". No wonder it's not street legal, you press the gas too hard and you break an axle shaft.

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reminds me of eric. 🙁

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