Will I kill my MPG?
The Southernmost Mod
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Caracas, Venezuela
Well, then you don't need 37" tires, for a hunting rig with daily duties you should be fine with 4" lift and 35" tires, even with 4" lift and 33" tires, just add a winch to get you out of trouble and you will do better than any 37" mall rig.
Want real off road capabilities? start saving for these:
- Manual hub lockers: Our stock auto lockers are prone to dissengage at the most akward moments (like backing up on the mud). I run Mile Markers, but Warn and Superwinch make good products too.
- If you have an auto trans., then your should get a tranny cooler, these are cheap and will help your trans. when you're off-roading. Stack and plate is the style you want, and most folks seem happy with B&M's product (I will go this route), but the tech is quite simple, look for a product that looks solid and of good quality.
- Winch (minimum 9000lbs capability), Ramsey, Warn, Mile Marker, Engo, Superwinch... Research and make your pick. With this you might also need to install a second battery.
- Rear axle locker (ARB air locker or Eaton E-locker would be my choices, I wouldn't use any Detroit type mech. locker so I can control when it will engage). Since you're in there, getting heavier or protected differential caps would be neat.
- Limited slip front differential, since I can't remind any lockers for the TTB front axle, this should be the second best choice.
- Snorkel (any brand that fits and is water-tight will be nice).
- Water-tight distributor cap (most are, but you should check yours out).
Of all these items, the less critical ones are the diff. lockers and the snorkel. The winch is a must, it will save you out of any trouble the lockers could help you with and then some, and the snorkel isn't necessary if you won't ford deep water bodies.
Want real off road capabilities? start saving for these:
- Manual hub lockers: Our stock auto lockers are prone to dissengage at the most akward moments (like backing up on the mud). I run Mile Markers, but Warn and Superwinch make good products too.
- If you have an auto trans., then your should get a tranny cooler, these are cheap and will help your trans. when you're off-roading. Stack and plate is the style you want, and most folks seem happy with B&M's product (I will go this route), but the tech is quite simple, look for a product that looks solid and of good quality.
- Winch (minimum 9000lbs capability), Ramsey, Warn, Mile Marker, Engo, Superwinch... Research and make your pick. With this you might also need to install a second battery.
- Rear axle locker (ARB air locker or Eaton E-locker would be my choices, I wouldn't use any Detroit type mech. locker so I can control when it will engage). Since you're in there, getting heavier or protected differential caps would be neat.
- Limited slip front differential, since I can't remind any lockers for the TTB front axle, this should be the second best choice.
- Snorkel (any brand that fits and is water-tight will be nice).
- Water-tight distributor cap (most are, but you should check yours out).
Of all these items, the less critical ones are the diff. lockers and the snorkel. The winch is a must, it will save you out of any trouble the lockers could help you with and then some, and the snorkel isn't necessary if you won't ford deep water bodies.
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Thanks for all the good info. I am seeing how my original plan was pretty much overkill for my needs. I already put a tranny cooler on and I have been looking into a winch and manual hubs. I will most likely stick with a 4-6" lift and go with 35" tires. Thanks again for all your help. This site is great.
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