Got my lift in on Saturday! WOOHOO! - Page 2

GoTopless · 08-05-2003, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by ian-X
it's not that I'm not open to ideas, but as you can read in the original post I just bought the jeep and the wheels, so to come along and bring up some point(which he said he didn't mean to) about how they are not that great is a little insulting. but then again, I guess I shouldn't expect anyone to ever consider the fact that I may have already had certain parts in my garage and maybe just might be trying to accommodate for future plans.

I don't expect you to understand my plans, nor did I ask for advice on what wheels I should or shouldn't rock crawl with, if I even planned on that in the first place.

sorry if I'm sounding a little crass but presumptions irritate me to no end.

yes but you were being a smart *** for no reason and i dont see anywhere where he said they were not that great he is just saying you SHOULD be on 15X18's............would be the ideal thing to do....not that yours suck and the others are better.........so chill out

Owen · 08-05-2003, 03:04 PM

Ian-x what do you have in mind for the 15x10's? I have 35"s and I wish I had 15x8... I have already destroyed one of them so one more and I will be forced to buy some 15x8s... so I am not assuming anything I am asking?

ian-X · 08-05-2003, 03:12 PM

owen, haha, i was being a "smart ***", i plan on running 12.5" tires just to piss off the hard core "rock crawlers".

seriously, i had the tires from my last truck but wanted the 10 wide rims to keep my options open in the future. i haven't gotten that far though.

by the way, it's been one of those days so forgive me if i'm being a little cranky.

Seapahn · 08-05-2003, 03:37 PM

Whatever the downside of 15x10s may be, the red in the suspension makes up for

I think it looks freaking awesome. What are the plans for the spare? New bumper with a carrier? or try to fit 33s in the stock location after the body lift?

ian-X · 08-05-2003, 03:49 PM

thanks seapahn, i appreciate that. i was starting to think that my jeep sucked and i'd have to light it on fire and roll it down the steepest hill i could find.

edited to add: for now i'm just going to try to find a 33X9.5 used tire, but as of yet, there aren't too many around. i've spent quite a bit of cash over the last week so i would prefer to go used on this one.

CJEli · 08-05-2003, 03:56 PM

Just some advice until you go with something wider than a 12.50 tire.......Don't air down as much as the guys with 15x8 wheels. I would get nervous around 15 PSI with 10" wheels. Loosing a bead is no fun and it WILL happen if you run low pressure on those wheels long enough.

Jeep looks good. Be kind to that D35 with the 33s though.

-Eli

bbusch · 08-05-2003, 05:07 PM

CJEli, he's running beadlocks so I doubt his tire will pop off the bead.

I suggest taking that stock spare off for now. Jeeps look better IMO without a spare (unless the jeep is stock). It is, however, a good idea to have one for the trail. Beadlocks do help keep the risk of tire problems down, good choice I like the black.

ian-X · 08-05-2003, 05:08 PM

they're street locks.

bbusch · 08-05-2003, 05:11 PM

I guess I retract my last post. Just found out they're street locks, still look good though.

**VTMurphy** · 08-05-2003, 05:17 PM

I,ve been hanging out on this forum since I bought my Jeep and I have to say that I never got the impression that people were trying to do anything but help other Jeep owners and have a good time . That said I have to say that I didn't get the impression that you were being rude in your posts (maybe as you said having a bad day but that's understandable ). The lift looks great . How does it handle now ? If anybody doesn't like the way you build up your Jeep , don't let them ride in it !

ian-X · 08-05-2003, 05:43 PM

thanks murph. it rides great, much better than stock. those little stock tires made it really twitchy and top heavy. the new suspension feels much more compliant and forgiving. add that to the now wider wheel base and i can't complain.

kevintomb · 08-05-2003, 11:42 PM

Everyone uses their jeep for different purposes. Some people like me ...NEVER ROCK CRAWl.....I have almost no rocks where I live. SO lets not assume everyone goes on rocks. I have dirt mud and fallen logs. Some people have nothing but dirt and sand. others only use their jeep for four wheeling occasionally, and could care less about rock, mud or anything. Some people buy their jeeps only cause they want a four wheel drive to look cool or for the winters up north. I guess what im saying is: EVERYONE uses them for what they want to, dont assume this forum is just for ROCKCRAWLING. BTW I dont think steererman was trying to be rude....He just shouldtn have said "not to bring up the topic"...lol..and he was the one bringing it up..MORE IRONIC

steelerman · 08-06-2003, 01:39 AM

Hey guys. Sorry to let this get out of hand. I had a rough day too ian X. I want 15x10's too but will wait till I have a 14.50 width tire that will fit it okay. I , myself prefer rock crawling. So I want to be careful with my wheel and tire size. Do be careful because you only have that Dana 35 rear. With the 33's you really want to be careful of it breaking. Sorry again for getting pissed. We are all here to help each other out.

Animal · 08-06-2003, 04:02 AM

aaaargh thats nice all the toys back in the pram now

Whatever happened to free speech

ian-X · 08-06-2003, 10:28 AM

yeah, that pesky D35. fortunately it's guts are going in the trash this weekend and will be replaced by something a little stronger.

08-05-2003, 03:04 PM	#17
Owen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,829 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Ian-x what do you have in mind for the 15x10's? I have 35"s and I wish I had 15x8... I have already destroyed one of them so one more and I will be forced to buy some 15x8s... so I am not assuming anything I am asking? __________________ Smuggler Re-Born.....

08-05-2003, 03:12 PM	#18
ian-X Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 374 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	owen, haha, i was being a "smart ***", i plan on running 12.5" tires just to piss off the hard core "rock crawlers". seriously, i had the tires from my last truck but wanted the 10 wide rims to keep my options open in the future. i haven't gotten that far though. by the way, it's been one of those days so forgive me if i'm being a little cranky. __________________ If what i said can be taken two ways, then i meant it in the good way.

08-05-2003, 03:37 PM	#19
Seapahn Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 137 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Whatever the downside of 15x10s may be, the red in the suspension makes up for I think it looks freaking awesome. What are the plans for the spare? New bumper with a carrier? or try to fit 33s in the stock location after the body lift? __________________ 03 Rubicon { [url=http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89274]details[/URL] } 6" FT long arms and 35x12.5 MTRs. 01 BlaZeR2 { [URL=http://home.earthlink.net/~seapahn/images/zr2/zr2_updated.jpg]1[/URL] [URL=http://home.earthlink.net/~seapahn/images/personal/sip_lb.jpg]2[/URL] [URL=http://zr2.cs.ucla.edu/seapahn/zr2/leg_up.jpg]3[/URL] [URL=http://home.earthlink.net/~seapahn/orgal_index.htm]pics[/URL]}

08-05-2003, 03:49 PM	#20
ian-X Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 374 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	thanks seapahn, i appreciate that. i was starting to think that my jeep sucked and i'd have to light it on fire and roll it down the steepest hill i could find. edited to add: for now i'm just going to try to find a 33X9.5 used tire, but as of yet, there aren't too many around. i've spent quite a bit of cash over the last week so i would prefer to go used on this one. __________________ If what i said can be taken two ways, then i meant it in the good way. Last edited by ian-X; 08-05-2003 at 03:52 PM..

08-05-2003, 03:56 PM	#21
CJEli Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 294 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Just some advice until you go with something wider than a 12.50 tire.......Don't air down as much as the guys with 15x8 wheels. I would get nervous around 15 PSI with 10" wheels. Loosing a bead is no fun and it WILL happen if you run low pressure on those wheels long enough. Jeep looks good. Be kind to that D35 with the 33s though. -Eli __________________ 00 Yellow TJ Sport, Locked, on 35s My Junk

08-05-2003, 05:08 PM	#23
ian-X Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 374 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	they're street locks. __________________ If what i said can be taken two ways, then i meant it in the good way.

08-05-2003, 05:43 PM	#26
ian-X Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 374 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	thanks murph. it rides great, much better than stock. those little stock tires made it really twitchy and top heavy. the new suspension feels much more compliant and forgiving. add that to the now wider wheel base and i can't complain. __________________ If what i said can be taken two ways, then i meant it in the good way.

08-05-2003, 11:42 PM	#27
kevintomb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 37 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Everyone uses their jeep for different purposes. Some people like me ...NEVER ROCK CRAWl.....I have almost no rocks where I live. SO lets not assume everyone goes on rocks. I have dirt mud and fallen logs. Some people have nothing but dirt and sand. others only use their jeep for four wheeling occasionally, and could care less about rock, mud or anything. Some people buy their jeeps only cause they want a four wheel drive to look cool or for the winters up north. I guess what im saying is: EVERYONE uses them for what they want to, dont assume this forum is just for ROCKCRAWLING. BTW I dont think steererman was trying to be rude....He just shouldtn have said "not to bring up the topic"...lol..and he was the one bringing it up..MORE IRONIC

08-06-2003, 01:39 AM	#28
steelerman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: wheat ridge, colorado Posts: 254 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Hey guys. Sorry to let this get out of hand. I had a rough day too ian X. I want 15x10's too but will wait till I have a 14.50 width tire that will fit it okay. I , myself prefer rock crawling. So I want to be careful with my wheel and tire size. Do be careful because you only have that Dana 35 rear. With the 33's you really want to be careful of it breaking. Sorry again for getting pissed. We are all here to help each other out. __________________ 2001 Sahara, tera long arms,5.5 RE springs, 1' body,Curry sliders,Belly up,SYE ,CV,35x12.50x15 MTR's, ARBs,KC slimlites,WarnXD9000i.GO STEELERS!!!!!

08-06-2003, 04:02 AM	#29
Animal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dubai UAE Posts: 24 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	aaaargh thats nice all the toys back in the pram now Whatever happened to free speech __________________ Jeep Animal 97 tj 4.5 RE. Lift Sye Custom drive shaft 35 mtx on 15x10.5 Ultras Garmin GPS [color=red] Red Jeep club #50[/color]

08-06-2003, 10:28 AM	#30
ian-X Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 374 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	yeah, that pesky D35. fortunately it's guts are going in the trash this weekend and will be replaced by something a little stronger. __________________ If what i said can be taken two ways, then i meant it in the good way.