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That's good thanks. It sounds like I defintley want less then 4. Or at least 3.75.

I need some advice I am putting 35 12.50 15 tires on my swb mj with 6.5 lift and long arms. Probably pitbull rocker radials maybe km2's or mtr kevlars. I am going to use 15x 10 rims what's a good offset and backspacing too keep the wheels out where they should be Please show me pics of yours for reference if you have them Thanks!

Everything measures up and the welds aren't factory. Looks like they started off right then said f it.

Cool i was wondering if anyone on here saw it on ebay before i got it, it is a very good start to what i wanna do with it, and darn solid too. Very soon here I'm gonna order the long arms, coils, discos, front shocks, etc. now that i have the rear pretty much where i want it, then the wheels and tires.

Also got my bilstein 5100's for the rear. And my universal shock mounts and 4degree shims thanks to motionoffroad.

Got the parts for my exhaust in. Flowmaster 10 series. No cat. Here is a video but I don't know if it will work on here...

Its too bad the one I got seems to be for a lwb. Of course I have a swb.

How about rock crawler long arms with 6.5" coils?

I live near binghamton ny. Just on the north eastern border of pa. I'm getting a roll bar tomarrow and if I don't like it in my mj ill let you know.

Answer found. Napa ordered them new for me. $7 a piece. :clapping:

Took my little girl (Shelby) out for some "before" shots of the flex at our home trail. At one point when turning around and using the clutch alot she said "I smell cat poopy" Haha thought that was funny so ide share it.

Well it is a red mj with grabbers. And yes I've heard good things about pitbull rockers but they don't seem as good as they should be for such an aggressive tire. And idk about road manners. I'm thinking 33" grabbers or mtr kevlars. But I don't know.

Great guys thanks, So I'm leaning towards 33" grabbers Keep the opinions coming! anyone have pics of a manche with grabbers?

Perfect guys This is exactly the feedback ive been looking for. Keep it coming! and yes i was talking about the new grabber MT with red lettering

Nice MJ Thanks for attaching the pic with the info it helps alot to SEE the fitment, i will be upgrading axles but by that time I'm sure ill be ready for new tires again anyhow.

Yea i was able to find the site for the manufacter for them, ill just have to use my imagination for seeing them on a manche haha

I need opinions on determining what size tires to get. I have a swb 4x4 --This is how the suspension will be set up when ready... -SOA Rear stock leaf packs -1" lift shackle -6.5" coils front -Rock krawler long arms here are my thoughts on the matter -As far as i know i have stock gearing for now, but it is 5 speed. i don't want to lose all my drivability. i do plan to regear just not right away. -I don't have trimmed fenders now, but i might when i get aftermarket flares (go beserk flares) -I do want to run it on the road/ highway -I don't want to buy 33" tires and wish i had gotten 35's -I run alot of mud and trails, so a couple more inches does help. Then i need to choose between these different tires. -Baja claws, i had bad expierence with them on highways (shaking) -MTR Kevlars, Great for trails but idk about mud, don't seem agressive enough -BFG Km2, They run small, wear fast, and ive seen the sidewalls don't take abuse well. -General grabber, i really want these but noone knows how they are in mud, snow, etc. I would like any input on the subject, -Cory

Thats ok, I'm not going to be ordering them for awhile anyhow. More important things to get first! maybe by then they will have a few on the shelf ready to go. I'm gonna have to do some photoshopping to get an idea what they might look like on a manche.

Thanks guys, thats what i needed to know. ADAM, i heard there is a bit of a wait on them now any idea how long that may be? Still looking for pics if youve got em! Thanks!

Will 2 dr XJ flares fit a manche? What differences might there be? Anyone try the Go Beserk Flares on an MJ? Pics? Thanks

Yes i was suprised to find that there isnt really a straight up HOW TO, so maybe ill have to do the write up :wrench: Once i find my donor that is. Funny thing is my DD 99 xj would be the perfect donor! but I'm not tearing her up till she deserves it, plus the front clip isnt in perfect condition. --Some of the things i forgot to write on the "to do" list front winch bumper (not sure which one yet) XRC10 with synthetic line Rear high clearance bumper Mount a second winch in spare tire area Aftermarket dual sliding glass rear window rhinoline inside of bed (until a new box or tube bed is available.) high steer, big tie rods etc. arb, or similar, diff covers go ballistic fender flares from motion rock sliders MT classic locks (polished) with red beadlock rings general grabbers or maybe GY MTR's (i would like Krawler KX's) and of course, Lots more...

Yea that is far, but ithaca's not. By then ill have alot more done to the manche too.

i would like to, it all depends on the donor jeep of course. I believe it was your build up that initially inspired me to do it too Haha. When I get to that point I'm sure you'll be hearing alot from me!

Please give me any kind of advice, tips, or feedback that you may think of when reading through my build. Thanks for looking!