First Time Jeep Owner

[Kevin_D]

Yeah, I think I went Tazer because it seemed the most "complete" for the $.

- Winch feature: Turn it on and it runs the engine at 2000RPMs to maximize the alt. output while winching.
- Lockers in 4H
- Swaybar disconnect in 4H

And I can see those items being very useful, if you have a Rubicon.
But for those of us with a lowly Sport variant, it's not. Except the RPM increase for higher alternator output.

I was also hoping to take the JT on a road trip this June, but now I am wondering if I should. everything I have read (so far) mentions getting bigger brakes etc. Also hear a lot about 35s being "dangerous" at freeway speed. While I take it with a grain of salt (time/experience helps), it is something to think about.

Bigger brakes? 35" tires dangerous?
Where are you reading that?
I put over 12,000 miles on my JT in the first 3 months, and it does just fine on the highway in stock configuration.
Why would you need bigger brakes? The Jeep rotors are damn near as big as the rotors on an F250, and the 250 is a LOT heavier than the JT!
And while a lot of owners wish they had goe with 37's instead of 35's, it's not because of safety issues...

Kevin

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[rfranko]

2021 Firecracker Red Jeep Gladiator Sport S, and this is the first Jeep I have owned. Immediately removed stock wheels/tires and added 35x10.50r17 Kenda Klevers wrapped around MOPAR spare wheels. Just found out I need to recalibrate the speedo (seems to be the terminology always replied with/did not know it would be needed to accommodate larger tires), and I am looking into lining the bed as it did not come standard. I was hoping y'all could point me in the direction of other minor upgrades I should start with. All of this is new to me, and I haven't been this excited for a vehicle in a long time.

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[Gladman]

Yeah, I think I went Tazer because it seemed the most "complete" for the $.

- Winch feature: Turn it on and it runs the engine at 2000RPMs to maximize the alt. output while winching.
- Lockers in 4H
- Swaybar disconnect in 4H

You can also set the winch speed from 1250 rpm to 2000 rpm, or anywhere in between.
I have mine set at 1450 and use it as a high idle function. Next time in the Tazer I will likely lower it to 1250.

 

[rfranko]

You can also set the winch speed from 1250 rpm to 2000 rpm, or anywhere in between.
I have mine set at 1450 and use it as a high idle function. Next time in the Tazer I will likely lower it to 1250.

Winch is on the list somewhere down the road. Curious, why would I want to adjust winch speed? Noobie here, i would've assumed that wasn't something I could do.

 

[Gladman]

I’m not using it for a winch. I think it was designed as a multi purpose setting but the feature is called winch speed.
Using for a winch as noted by Jaydebe the 2000 rpm setting will maximize alternator output so that you don’t kill the batteries while winching.
Personally, I believe full load output from the alternator will be achieved at about 1500 rpm, but that is just a guess based on travelling at highway speed of 100 kph and the rpm in 8 gear is not far off 1500 rpm.

 

[rfranko]

And I can see those items being very useful, if you have a Rubicon.
But for those of us with a lowly Sport variant, it's not. Except the RPM increase for higher alternator output.


Bigger brakes? 35" tires dangerous?
Where are you reading that?
I put over 12,000 miles on my JT in the first 3 months, and it does just fine on the highway in stock configuration.
Why would you need bigger brakes? The Jeep rotors are damn near as big as the rotors on an F250, and the 250 is a LOT heavier than the JT!
And while a lot of owners wish they had goe with 37's instead of 35's, it's not because of safety issues...

Kevin

 

[rfranko]

The Google... fell down that metaphorical “rabbit hole” while searching tire sizes. Going off memory, it was something about stopping power and handling etc. Dangerous might’ve been a strong term, but this is all new to me. Still researching. Love any input you can give!

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