Hello,
I'm in the next phase of my build for the 80. I'm currently running J's up front with 863's in the back with a 10mm spacer.. I've got a set of ½ used 305 MTR's that were close to 33” when new. I've been running this way for about 2-3 years. I've got full armor, winch, dual batteries, fridge, and factory auxiliary gas tank. I'm measuring 22.5” front and 23” rear from center of hub, with bend over tire, to flare. I still have flares.
My wheeling is comprised of the usual camping trips, Southwestern Colorado, Moab (Behind the Rocks, Golden Spike type stuff), and my home wheeling spot is Chokecherry Canyon in Farmington, NM. Most of my time is spent in 4 to 4+ terrain. I've got places that are 5's but stay out of them for now. I need to spend time hiking them first. Currently, I rarely get denied. Most stuff that I have difficulty, or get hung up on are really big ledges or tough breakover angles. I typically can drag and grind myself up most things. Obviously, this is the limitation of the 80's long wheelbase and my relatively low lift.
I consider myself a pretty good driver and consistently run with more capable rigs and can lead them. I'd like to not drag so much and control my weight a little better. I don't care that much about road ride (Moab is a far trip, for me, at only 3.5 hours), but I want great offroad performance. I don't think I'm looking to increase the difficulty of trails (we'll see), but looking to run them all a little easier. This is not my DD.
So, I'm looking at these two options:
Slee 4” lift with 35's
FOR 3.5” with 37's.
Both of these offer about the same lift. I think I'll feel too huge with the Slee and 37's.
For my aggressive, but smooth, with kids in the truck style of wheeling (I've somehow avoided body damage), what looks to be the better option for me?
TR
I'm in the next phase of my build for the 80. I'm currently running J's up front with 863's in the back with a 10mm spacer.. I've got a set of ½ used 305 MTR's that were close to 33” when new. I've been running this way for about 2-3 years. I've got full armor, winch, dual batteries, fridge, and factory auxiliary gas tank. I'm measuring 22.5” front and 23” rear from center of hub, with bend over tire, to flare. I still have flares.
My wheeling is comprised of the usual camping trips, Southwestern Colorado, Moab (Behind the Rocks, Golden Spike type stuff), and my home wheeling spot is Chokecherry Canyon in Farmington, NM. Most of my time is spent in 4 to 4+ terrain. I've got places that are 5's but stay out of them for now. I need to spend time hiking them first. Currently, I rarely get denied. Most stuff that I have difficulty, or get hung up on are really big ledges or tough breakover angles. I typically can drag and grind myself up most things. Obviously, this is the limitation of the 80's long wheelbase and my relatively low lift.
I consider myself a pretty good driver and consistently run with more capable rigs and can lead them. I'd like to not drag so much and control my weight a little better. I don't care that much about road ride (Moab is a far trip, for me, at only 3.5 hours), but I want great offroad performance. I don't think I'm looking to increase the difficulty of trails (we'll see), but looking to run them all a little easier. This is not my DD.
So, I'm looking at these two options:
Slee 4” lift with 35's
FOR 3.5” with 37's.
Both of these offer about the same lift. I think I'll feel too huge with the Slee and 37's.
For my aggressive, but smooth, with kids in the truck style of wheeling (I've somehow avoided body damage), what looks to be the better option for me?
TR