35” tires with 3.5-4” of lift

[The dude]

I really want to keep towing abilities so looking at 35’s and I have a Rustys 4” lift on order. Please post some pics if you have a similar setup. Everywhere I look go 37’s or 40’s. But I think I would be happier with drivability of 35’s. Don’t mind looking like I missed a little of leg day but don’t want to look goofy. TIA

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[Josh00333]

4" w 35" gona look funny imho. 2" and 35" is abought right.

 

[The dude]

4" w 35" gona look funny imho. 2" and 35" is abought right.

I had 3” with 35’s on gasser and looked fine[ to me?‍ATTACH=full]207013[/ATTACH]

 

[Josh00333]

Needs 37"!

You'rs looks good, I think another 1" lift and it starts to look like it needs bigger shoes. All imho, every one has there own thing.

 

[Deadeye]

Not being a dick when I ask, but what is the point of the lift? The philosophy I have always followed is the lift is a means to allow bigger tires, while maintaining articulation. Tires are what give you the extra ground clearance, not the lift. Without changing the tire size, the axle is the same distance from the ground, as are the vents for your differential. Also, the lift height dictates drivetrain geometry, so if you intend to wheel or use the 4WD more than arely, you'll want to address the front driveshaft. at 4", it is getting stressed and putting tension on the front wheels if its stock.

As to towing performance, I think the consensus is that if regeared, there isn't much of a dropoff at 37" tires. When you get to 40s, you are stressing the limits of your axles for anything other than daily driving (and even that probably takes a toll), unless you upgrade axles, etc.

 

[hjdca]

I really want to keep towing abilities so looking at 35’s and I have a Rustys 4” lift on order. Please post some pics if you have a similar setup. Everywhere I look go 37’s or 40’s. But I think I would be happier with drivability of 35’s. Don’t mind looking like I missed a little of leg day but don’t want to look goofy. TIA

If you go 37s, you will have to get gears to tow (4:88 or 5:13)... but, you can do it if you get light 37s, light rims and light tires. They do exist.
If you 4wheel in tough trails, then, the 37s make a big difference. I go 4wheeling with Gladiator guys running lifts and 35s, and the 37s help a lot with the boulders and huge ruts. You can also run less PSI.

35s with 4 inch of lift may look too much for some, but, not to me. Old school rigs had that kind of spacing all the time. Filling up the wheel wells is only a recent trend.

 

[shrinkhead]

It will look great for sure. do what you want to do. smaller lift better for towing for sure too but that way you are ready for whatever tire size you want in the end. I run 38s with a 2-inch lift lol

 

[The dude]

If you go 37s, you will have to get gears to tow (4:88 or 5:13)... but, you can do it if you guy light 37s, light rims and light tires. They do exist.
If you 4wheel in tough trails, then, the 37s make a big difference. I go 4wheeling with Gladiator guys running lifts and 35s, and the 37s help a lot with the boulders and huge ruts. You can also run less PSI.
With the diesel I’m thinking of 4.10s if I do 37’s

35s with 4 inch of lift may look too much for some, but, not to me. Old school rigs had that kind of spacing all the time. Filling up the wheel wells is only a recent trend.
I agree.

 

[The dude]

Not being a dick when I ask, but what is the point of the lift? The philosophy I have always followed is the lift is a means to allow bigger tires, while maintaining articulation. Tires are what give you the extra ground clearance, not the lift. Without changing the tire size, the axle is the same distance from the ground, as are the vents for your differential. Also, the lift height dictates drivetrain geometry, so if you intend to wheel or use the 4WD more than arely, you'll want to address the front driveshaft. at 4", it is getting stressed and putting tension on the front wheels if its stock.

As to towing performance, I think the consensus is that if regeared, there isn't much of a dropoff at 37" tires. When you get to 40s, you are stressing the limits of your axles for anything other than daily driving (and even that probably takes a toll), unless you upgrade axles, etc.

Break over angle mostly. Yeah probably have to do driveshaft.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

Mine below with 35s and a Clayton 2.5" which netted about 4".

I'm not sure how the Clayton 2.5" compares to the Rusty's 4" as far as height goes.

 

[The dude]

Mine below with 35s and a Clayton 2.5" which netted about 4".

I'm not sure how the Clayton 2.5" compares to the Rusty's 4" as far as height goes.

That looks good ?

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