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ROBDOG · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 2:34 pm Post subject:

33's are fine. When you start pushing 35's you need to consider re-gearing. I am running 315/70/17's on my 2012 which are 34.7" and it has no problem turning them or pulling my 21' Skout. In 2012 they changed motors from 2011 and increased 80+ HP. Bighead has the 4.0 straight six which is a great little motor and will do just fine with 33's. You just need to remember to add about 10% on you speedo when driving unless you buy a programmer to correct it. Having the 410's is just what you need for 33's.

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Bighead · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:13 pm Post subject:

Humble Fisherman · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:22 pm Post subject:

I have a 98 Sahara that I use for Surf Fishing.

4" suspension lift
33" x 12.5 BFG All Terain tires (drop pressure slightly when heading down island)
Body Armor front and rear bumpers.
Front bumper has a receiver that I insert a 6-rod holder. The rear bumper has a set up for a Hi-Lift jack and supports for two gerry cans. I also have a cargo basket for the rear.
I also installed a high impact differential cover on the front just in case I hit something while in those deep ruts.
I have a 9,000 lb winch and anchor - just in case. Self recovery.
I carry a by-pass serpentine belt (this is based on experience) and tools to replace.

This set up works for me. However, if I try to carry too much my jeep gets heavy. I am considering a small trailer with fatter tires to pull behind when going further down on the beach. The intent is to hopefully float the trailer on the sand while being pulled. I'm not totally sold on the trailer idea yet - still thinking and researching.

Don't do it all at once. As time goes on you, will get ideas and you will wind up personalizing your jeep. Upgrade as you go.

You'll have a blast !!!!

jonofre81 · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 12:05 am Post subject:

I gotta agree those I6 are great I'm reading this to get ideas for my old f150 it has a 3 inch lift with stock tires I bought it like that but I wanna go a little bit bigger I know the trans and transfer case are gonna get rebulit when income tax comes in front ans rear bumper with kc lights at least 4 only problem is my wife will be driving it in town and with that big v8 gas bill is gonna be high well her and my daughters
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justletmefish · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 5:01 am Post subject:

I have a unlimited w\ inline 6, manual trans 6 speed, 33's, 3" lift, went to 4wheel dr. jeep parts and got a front bumper w\ built in receiver, back bumper w\ swingarm for spare (wanted it off the door) and "d" rings on both bumpers, and a smitty built rack for carrying the yak, or what ever on top. Am inwork on baskets for front and back receivers. pm me and I can send you some pics.
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bluffrat · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:47 am Post subject:

ima big fan of the ole 4 banger, i know crazy,i can hit 70 going down the jfk with hurricane force winds at my back. running 37 bfg krawlers and 5.38s.

ROBDOG · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:18 am Post subject:

Let's see some pics.

pinsjeepster · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 8:49 am Post subject:

I have a 02 wrangler and have been down to port mansfield jetties many times with out getting stuck. I have 31''goodyear wrangler at tires(the biggest you can put on without a lift kit. 2'' front hitch for basket rod holder,good
quality roof rack,you'll need a gas can if ya gota 6 cylinder and go to the jetties.
You start adding all that other stuff and your gas mileage will suffer.Oiltrell
did my undercoating. Smile

isladave · Finger Mullet Joined: 10 Mar 2012 Posts: 13

I have a yellow 2006 Wrangler Unlimited sport with no mods. I haven't even come close to getting stuck even when going back to YP on questionable days. I even tow a kayak on a trailer too. I think the key was adding 4x4 and the locking diff. I haven't replaced the tires because we drive from Austin and the factory tires seemed to do just fine on the interstate and soft sand. Mod what you want, but I certainly don't think any are necessary. I've also pulled out a few stuck trucks too. It is a really fun and capable beach ride albeit very noisy ride on the freeway driving into a headwind.

Bighead · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:16 am Post subject:

Our little Electric Green Rubicon

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jonofre81 · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 1:22 pm Post subject:

I would think the old 4 bangers jeeps and the inline 6 would be better on the sand torque wiseans lighter in weight
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Lat22 · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 1:48 pm Post subject:

Looks like a League City jeep found it's way south. To recalibrate your speedo after a lift and new tires, you just install a speedometer gear. Very simple.

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-speedometer-gears/index.htm