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Old May 23, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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This is a question for those that have run the Rubicon Trail. I'am building an xj to run the trail,but my buget is lower than i planned at the start. So do you think i can complete the trail with setup:

3" Rock Krawler Lift
Full Under Armor
8.8 Rear Axle w/Locker
30 HP Front Axle w/Locker
4:10 Gearing
31" or 33" Tires

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Jeff
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Old May 23, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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never done the trail but seen alot of it and id take my jeep right now! well if i had my sliders built but ya....you should do fine.
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Old May 23, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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ive never been either but that sounds like a darn good list but i would def go with 33 instead of 31
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Old May 23, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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ehhh i dont think youll need 31's as long as you have a good set of sliders...
id bump to 32's and call it good
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Old May 23, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jaws5150
This is a question for those that have run the Rubicon Trail. I'am building an xj to run the trail,but my buget is lower than i planned at the start. So do you think i can complete the trail with setup:

3" Rock Krawler Lift
Full Under Armor
8.8 Rear Axle w/Locker
30 HP Front Axle w/Locker
4:10 Gearing
31" or 33" Tires

Thanks,
Jeff
I ran it about 5-6 years ago. I was on 33's at the time. I wouldn't run a smaller tire unless you plan to take all the bypasses. At 33's I still hit my sliders and gas tank skid constantly. Full armor and FULL RECOVERY POINTS FRONT AND REAR with 33's FTW
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Old May 23, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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Thanks for the input.

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