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Old 06-25-2013, 01:24 PM
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Would my jeep look good with the good year dura trac 31 instead of 33?
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Anything would look better than those! Lol

What size lift? Looks like 31's might look a tad small in there.
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its a 4.5 rc. If I go with 33 I got to buy bigger rims
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They're going to look small under there. I run 31's for a street tire on a 3" lift with cut fenders and they look dinky as hell compared to when I have the 33's on there.
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31x10.50s aren't going to like your stock wheels anyways. Too much backspacing. Might as well buy new wheels and get the tires you want.
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Okay im looking at this set up http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tires/33x12-50R15LT-Duratrac.aspx?t_c=13&t_s=163&t_pt=100892&t_pn=GDY3 12020027 rims
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Wheels/Series-51-15x8-with-6-on-5-5-Bolt-Pattern-Gloss-black.aspx?t_c=11&t_s=209&t_pt=100021&t_pn=PCW51-5883
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You want 5 on 4.5 wheels, the ones you linked to are for a Chevy, unless you swapped different axles in.
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Don't buy from 4 wheel parts either. Go to Summit Racing for wheels, much better deals
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You want 5 on 4.5 wheels, the ones you linked to are for a Chevy, unless you swapped different axles in.
o shoot thanks I know nothing about rims and tires
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Don't buy from 4 wheel parts either. Go to Summit Racing for wheels, much better deals
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Don't forget to gear the axles.
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Don't forget to gear the axles.
what do you mean gear the axles
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what do you mean gear the axles
He means run a deeper gear set. You either have 3.07, 3.55, or 4.10 gears from the factory. Most likely you have 3.55. 33's and stock gearing is doable, but it'll be a bit of a dog on the road. Not necessary, but definitely worth it.
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He means run a deeper gear set. You either have 3.07, 3.55, or 4.10 gears from the factory. Most likely you have 3.55. 33's and stock gearing is doable, but it'll be a bit of a dog on the road. Not necessary, but definitely worth it.
how do I go along with doing that?
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how do I go along with doing that?
If it was me, I'd swap out your LP (low pinion) Dana 30 for a HP (high pinion) axle. Dana 30's have a carrier break, so you'll need a carrier for 3.73 up. Next figure out what your rear axle is, hopefully it's a 8.25. If it is a 8.25, there isn't a carrier break. Then, decided how deep you want to go as far as gearing. Buy your gears and install kits. Find someone local who is reputable to set your gears up for you (I'm assuming you've never done gears before). Simple!
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