Has stock gearing right now with the 35’s. Actually worked out really well on the hwy getting 16mpg average loaded down and with the roof on top. Only runs 1600 rpms at 70. I wouldn’t regear unless I did one tons and 37’s. Going to do that build, but might keep this one on stock axles and do a crawler build on 40’s with tons
@@OverlandingOzarks I'm surprised, I have 32"s on my WJ with the 3.73 gears and the 4.7lHO and I wouldn't run more than a 33. But if it worked for you than run it. I think if you had the 4.0 it would definetly struggle though.
Idk I didn't have any trouble with the trans hunting for gears or the engine feeling under powered. I did plugs, coils, injectors, and trans fluid flush though that might have helped. This is my overland rig so I want to keep the rpms down for the highway as long as it isn't hunting for gears. My friend with the jku on 38's is geared to 4:88 and he was at 3k rpm going the same speed. Almost double the engine speed.
@@OverlandingOzarks Yeah if it worked thats good. Did you truss the dana 30 at all? Also the 4.7L has the 545RFE vs the 4.0s with the 42rfe. So having that overdrive helps on the highway. Did the vari-loks have any issues with the noticing spin on the larger tires?
I have not trussed it. Ya the overdrive worked great! No problems with the vari-loks with the 35's. Did great in the sand on the beach as you can see in my first trip video, and you can really see them all spinning perfect in the last video when I climbed the giant rock hill. I'm running the 75-140 royal purple with friction
Looks like you guys had a great time.llooks to be a great place to go overlanding forsure
Thanks it was a great time! Beautiful out west! I was very surprised on how well the wj did. Thanks for watching!
@@OverlandingOzarks Ive watched all your videos of your wj build and overlanding
@@kevinclevenger8741 Appreciate you!
How tall is your lift and what size tire are you running? That is an awesome rig!!
I Love my Summit Mall Crawler but you have a dream rig right there! Awesome build! Subbed!
Cool editing and great content 👍
It looks like you need to trim your front wheel well plastics... Great looking rig. I'm shopping for one now. Prices are going up FAST!
dude.... those rock sliders are perfect... if you ever think about making another set to sell. id totally buy :)
Can u please post pictures of the wj sliders from underneath? To see how u mounted them etc thanks
How did it handle at highway speeds? Does the steering have any feel or is it wonky and loose ?
What gearing did you go with in your axles? Your running 35s right?
Has stock gearing right now with the 35’s. Actually worked out really well on the hwy getting 16mpg average loaded down and with the roof on top. Only runs 1600 rpms at 70. I wouldn’t regear unless I did one tons and 37’s. Going to do that build, but might keep this one on stock axles and do a crawler build on 40’s with tons
@@OverlandingOzarks I'm surprised, I have 32"s on my WJ with the 3.73 gears and the 4.7lHO and I wouldn't run more than a 33. But if it worked for you than run it. I think if you had the 4.0 it would definetly struggle though.
Idk I didn't have any trouble with the trans hunting for gears or the engine feeling under powered. I did plugs, coils, injectors, and trans fluid flush though that might have helped. This is my overland rig so I want to keep the rpms down for the highway as long as it isn't hunting for gears. My friend with the jku on 38's is geared to 4:88 and he was at 3k rpm going the same speed. Almost double the engine speed.
@@OverlandingOzarks Yeah if it worked thats good. Did you truss the dana 30 at all?
Also the 4.7L has the 545RFE vs the 4.0s with the 42rfe. So having that overdrive helps on the highway.
Did the vari-loks have any issues with the noticing spin on the larger tires?
I have not trussed it. Ya the overdrive worked great! No problems with the vari-loks with the 35's. Did great in the sand on the beach as you can see in my first trip video, and you can really see them all spinning perfect in the last video when I climbed the giant rock hill. I'm running the 75-140 royal purple with friction
Oh and what kinda of tire? I know those and stock rubicon wheels
Are you running wheel spacers with the jk rims?