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whats needed to strengthen the drivetrain to run 33's?

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Old 06-21-2014, 01:36 PM
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I want to know what all i need to replace underneath to run 33's. Im tired of my 31's and i can fit them i have my fenders trimmed and ready but i heard once you go 33 and above your drivetrain gets weak. I only have the dana 30 infront and chrystler 8.25 in the back. Ive replaced the front u joints and regular maintanence but no real upgrades as far as the drivetrain is concerned. Please let me know everything i should take care of before putting on 33's and what can wait. Much thanks!
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Put 33s on and run it. I'm running 33s haven't broke anything yet nock on wood. I wheel mine 3 or 4 time a month and drive it to and from the trail. If you brake then upgrade. Just go out and enjoy your xj.
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Transmission cooler. Then wheel it.
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Just run em.
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I've been fine with 35s on stock drive train.
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Plus 1 on the trans cooler.
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Regear if you're running long term, otherwise just run em.
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+2 trans cooler
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Ok so trans cooler and regear
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Just depends on how you drive it,Off road you could break things if you try hard and hold it to the floor the whole time.
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