Gear head lift question

[Captain Chaos]

They all run small. My 315 Duratracs are set to 33.5" on my Traildash 2 to track speed corectly.
There's a very long thread on another forum where people post measurements and the only 'almost' true to their size seem to be the Cooper STT Pro.

My general x3s run pretty close also.

 

[RootedWanderers]

I have a 14 JKU Willys and ran 35s w/ 3/5 lift for a long time... You don't have as much power trail loss with the 6spd. I ran that set up for a couple years and then just recently changed my front axle to a UD44 and chromoly shafts, lockers, and 37s. I went to 4.56 gears there and still get 17mpg. I still had the 35s after I had the gears redone and wow.. while it was drivable and really not bad with the 3.73s it really came alive with the 4.56.

 

[Firemom]

I have a 14 JKU Willys and ran 35s w/ 3/5 lift for a long time... You don't have as much power trail loss with the 6spd. I ran that set up for a couple years and then just recently changed my front axle to a UD44 and chromoly shafts, lockers, and 37s. I went to 4.56 gears there and still get 17mpg. I still had the 35s after I had the gears redone and wow.. while it was drivable and really not bad with the 3.73s it really came alive with the 4.56.

Very good info for when I’m finally able to do a gear mod. Thank you. So many things I would like to do.

 

[Horse Soldier]

Howdy, everyone. I'm getting ready to lift my rig and would appreciate your knowledge and experience.
What I have:
2016 Jeep Wrangler Willy's edition 2 door, 3.6L V6, 6 speed Manual Transmission. Next Gen Dana 44 in the rear and Next Gen Dana 30 in the front. 3.73 front/rear axle ratios. Track-Loc Differential rear axle and 17x7.5 in wheels with LT255/75R17 BSW tires. The Willy's also came with "performance Suspension" ??
What I would like:
Willy is and will continue to be my daily driver and I do not want to have to change gear ratios, drive train etc. Maybe in the future but not right now. Overlanding trips will be everything from rocky forest service trails to the Death Valley run etc.. Basically, I'm up for anything except "rock crawling" also there will eventually be an RTT on my rig.
So with all that info in mind, what are your thoughts between a 2.5" or 3" lift or something else? and 33" vs 35" tires or something else? Will 35s just be too big for my gear ratio? What's going to best facilitate my rigs ability to go where I want to go without having to change gearing, tear up drive lines etc. Any info is appreciated. Hope everyone is having a great holiday season.

With 2.5 lift and 33 inch tires you will achieve the performance that you are looking for right now and in the future you can make changes as needed. The only inexpensive item you will need with it is a new speed sensor. Take a look at Facebook market place and look for deals on wheel and tire packages. I got 5 MT classic rims on mud terrain tires for 300.00. They were used but a good deal.

 

[BAWJEEP]

Howdy, everyone. I'm getting ready to lift my rig and would appreciate your knowledge and experience.
What I have:
2016 Jeep Wrangler Willy's edition 2 door, 3.6L V6, 6 speed Manual Transmission. Next Gen Dana 44 in the rear and Next Gen Dana 30 in the front. 3.73 front/rear axle ratios. Track-Loc Differential rear axle and 17x7.5 in wheels with LT255/75R17 BSW tires. The Willy's also came with "performance Suspension" ??
What I would like:
Willy is and will continue to be my daily driver and I do not want to have to change gear ratios, drive train etc. Maybe in the future but not right now. Overlanding trips will be everything from rocky forest service trails to the Death Valley run etc.. Basically, I'm up for anything except "rock crawling" also there will eventually be an RTT on my rig.
So with all that info in mind, what are your thoughts between a 2.5" or 3" lift or something else? and 33" vs 35" tires or something else? Will 35s just be too big for my gear ratio? What's going to best facilitate my rigs ability to go where I want to go without having to change gearing, tear up drive lines etc. Any info is appreciated. Hope everyone is having a great holiday season.

I have an AEV 4.5 in lift with 37’s. My suggestion in no more the 3.5 and 35’s. Love the AEV products ,, very well engineered

 

[T.Shack]

About a month ago I read in interesting artical written by a Gentleman that claimed to be overlanding ger years, & gone all over the world. He claimed to have mostly never ran on much bigger the 32" tall tires. I will try to find that artical again & post a link. It just seemed interesting to me, as I am wondering which way to go when my stock size tires (265/70 r16 only 30.5") are worn out.

 

[Overland Commander]

Howdy, everyone. I'm getting ready to lift my rig and would appreciate your knowledge and experience.
What I have:
2016 Jeep Wrangler Willy's edition 2 door, 3.6L V6, 6 speed Manual Transmission. Next Gen Dana 44 in the rear and Next Gen Dana 30 in the front. 3.73 front/rear axle ratios. Track-Loc Differential rear axle and 17x7.5 in wheels with LT255/75R17 BSW tires. The Willy's also came with "performance Suspension" ??
What I would like:
Willy is and will continue to be my daily driver and I do not want to have to change gear ratios, drive train etc. Maybe in the future but not right now. Overlanding trips will be everything from rocky forest service trails to the Death Valley run etc.. Basically, I'm up for anything except "rock crawling" also there will eventually be an RTT on my rig.
So with all that info in mind, what are your thoughts between a 2.5" or 3" lift or something else? and 33" vs 35" tires or something else? Will 35s just be too big for my gear ratio? What's going to best facilitate my rigs ability to go where I want to go without having to change gearing, tear up drive lines etc. Any info is appreciated. Hope everyone is having a great holiday season.

About 3" WILL BE THE MAX WITHOUT LOWERING YOUR TRANSFER CASE, CHANGING DRIVESHAFTS TO AVOID VIBRATION, AND REDOING YOUR STEERING LINKS. Even the Camel Trophy trucks arent lifted, or at most, about 2". A 2-3" lift is all you really need unless you're trying for some really specific things.