Making the ultimate tourer/weekend warrior?

[98XJ_Limited]

Thanks for the input guys,

Well initially i had my mind set on a RE 3.5inch lift and 31's most likely BF Goodrich AT"s or something along those lines. This would be good for touring and suitable for daily driving as economy wouldn't be effected as much etc..

However since deciding to not have it as a daily driver and dedicate the car to weekend and holiday trips away, i thought perhaps a rig running 33's and possible RE 4.5inch long arm kit would be more beneficial. I also wouldn't be as concerned about fuel as id be doing mostly long trips. I'm also thinking of towing a camper trailer for the longer trips so probably look at air bags in the rear.

The lift and tyre size is my main area I cant decide on. I don't intend to do anything extreme but having said that would there be many touring destinations around Aus where 31's just would be enough?

Would there be a problem with a tourer on 33's and 4.5inch lift?

Thanks again guys im shocking at making decisions!

[Steve F]

I thought it was a no holds barred ultimate tourer and weekend warrior Anyway, I think my fuel economy may be better than kj69 as I run 4.56's as well but a taller tyre. As an aside I also tow a trailer, actually my teardrop camper. Economy drops but the treardrop with the rooftop tent on it as well has a bit of drag but it does sleep 7 (if I wanted to but we normally have 5) and I dont even think it drops to worse than 18.2, never got worse than that on a road trip.

For straight out touring and getting around Aus 31's would be fine, but as a weekend toy bigger is better So I say 33's would work nicely although with 4.5" lift and bushwackers you'd fit 35's if you wanted to and you'll have to cut for 33's anyway.

Cheers
Steve

[98XJ_Limited]

Haha, by extreme i mean the stuff you see in comps where you thrash the hell out of it and need roll cages lol.

If i chop the guards and have some bushwaker flats, what size lift would you recommend for running 33's?

[two dogs]

Air bags are awesome! i put mine in as per GO-JEEP`s website and combined with the 4.5" kit they work a treat! Was worried about flexing too much and tearing them but they performed well on two trips north this year and make towing the boat easier too. If you do get them remember to re-inforce the mounting point with some angle.I followed Jungle juice`s example and they have been strong as.

[98XJ_Limited]

Bit of a thread revival.

I have changed direction slighty. I am now doing in the build process with a 96 XJ Cherokee with a 6.0inch full traction lift. I am either going to run 33's or 35's, leaning towards 35's just cause i can haha.

With this in mind anyone gots some good ideas for mods to suit this lift/tyres?

Im on the hunt for a dana 44 for the rear so anyone with tips with that or anything else I want to hear your ideas!

Im looking to upgrade headers, exhaust and probably lockers front and rear so again share your experiences/thoughts.

Cheers again guys.

[Windex]

Interesting to see most people in Australia recommending 4.10 ratios for 32s yet if you do a bit of searching on NAXJA you will find many a post saying that 4.56 is the way to go.

[xjrob]

Ratio choice depends on the majority use for the vehicle.

If a tourer 4.1 with 32s (265/75-16) return close to standard gearing hence good for a Jeep fuel economy on highway.

That is why many in Australia with 33s or 35s are using 4.56, when overseas 4.56 is for 32s or 33s and 4.88 for 33s or 35s and 5.13 for 35s or 37s.

we do a lot of highway kilometers and fuel in Australia is more expensive than it is in the States.

National Av fuel price is $3.678 per gallon = $0.9717 per litre