hey guys, got some questions on lifting my YJ

[Michael Campsen]

So I just bought a YJ back in July and I think it's time to dress/jack it up. It's a 4 cylinder, it has good pick up but a top speed of 65 or so. I want to put on good size tires with a lift, but I also want to keep close to the 20 mpg I'm getting now. I was thinking 31's on a 2 inch shackle, let me know what you guys think I should do. Thanks!

 

[flatie46]

Welcome to the forum Michael, good looking Jeep ya got. First of all when you add taller tires it'll take away some of your gear. It'll gear the Jeep a little taller, 31's wont be terribal but you will notice a difference in power and may change top end speed. (Could be better or worse ) I think 31's would be the biggest tire I personally would run with the 4cyl. What kind of mileage are you getting now?

 

[Michael Campsen]

Thanks, and I'm getting a good 20 combined right now. With 31's, do you think it should be lifted or re-geared?