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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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As of right now i have 31's with a 4" lift, once i did the TJ flare set-up, I realized that not only could i fit 33x12.5's, but it would also look a lot better.
I have a d 30 in front and the 8.25 in the rear with stock gearing right now. My question is, Can i run 33's on a d 30 with no problems? What gears would work best? 4.10 or 4.56 ? It's a 5 spd that does mostly highway driving as a DD, wheeled in the mud. no rocks.
As for bump stops, I'm aware of the hockey puck solution in the front. but as for the rear, I have extended bump stops in the rear already. When i flexed it the last time, it looked like the 31's fit just perfectly.
My plan is to follow through with this set up as soon as i can get some good feedback.
Oh and I've decided to go with a powertrax no slip system in the rear. and leave the front open for now.

Your feedback is greatly appreciated
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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My question is, Can i run 33's on a d 30 with no problems? Yes

What gears would work best? 4.10 or 4.56 ? 4.56

As for bump stops, I'm aware of the hockey puck solution in the front. but as for the rear, I have extended bump stops in the rear already.
Check out DPG Offroad, they make adjustable rear bump stops that attach to the u-bolts.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Prosonic
My question is, Can i run 33's on a d 30 with no problems? Yes

What gears would work best? 4.10 or 4.56 ? 4.56

As for bump stops, I'm aware of the hockey puck solution in the front. but as for the rear, I have extended bump stops in the rear already.
Check out DPG Offroad, they make adjustable rear bump stops that attach to the u-bolts.
I was gonna say the same thing. DPG has a nice kit.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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thanks. so 4.56 will still be acceptable on the highway?
Nice. I found a few things a would like to get DPG too.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 5spd-XJ
thanks. so 4.56 will still be acceptable on the highway?
Nice. I found a few things a would like to get DPG too.
You won't be sorry. Dirk at DPG is an awesome guy. Email him and he responds quickly and ships stuff really fast.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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go with it ive seen them wheelded the **** out of them and don't break
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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D30 will be fine. 4.56s for sure. thats my setup..

As for bumpstops...fenders for now
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