I'm considering adding a 3" rustys lift along with the budget boost shackles that add 1 3/4 inches more lift. Im wondering if a gear ratio change is necessary. I'm planning on running stock tires until I have money to run 33" tires on it. Can anyone help me out? Thanks very much.

 

I am running tires that measure just over 33" on an automatic and stock gears... just have to switch to 3rd instead of D on the highway

 

you will only want/need to regear once you get larger tires

 

So I can't go any faster than 3rd gear on the highway ? And what should I regear to? Which gears?

 

you wont want to go into overdrive on the highway with 33s because your transmission will keep shifting. when you go 33s get 4.56 gears.

 

Ahhh. So just stay in third? And thanks

 

well I run about 2200 rpm on the highway @ 65mph in 3rd, running 33" tires

 

Ahhh. So I'll be just fine. Any tires specifically you recommend that work well for you ?

 

this sounds similar to what i am looking into doing in the future, im wondering there will be need for an SYE or TC drop?

 

I think once the tires come we will. Anyone know for sure ?

 

every jeep is different. put the lift on and drive it. if it vibrates do a tcase drop. if that doesnt fix it then sye.

 

Doesn't sound too complicated. Any tires you recommend that go well on your rig?

 

I would also like some suggestions on tires but on the stock wheels or maybe some very cheap rims.

what do you guys think about wheels spacers?

 

for the same price of some decent spacers you can buy some steel rims with better offset and less prone to damage on the trail. tires depend on the use. i have duratracs on my KK and they are pretty good on the trails here in florida. i have over 10k on mine and they are wearing well and are quiet on the road.

 

Sound good. You run all terrain tires or mudders on your rig?