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Great job with your boy! Way to get him involved and hopefully hold his love for being hands on with things.
Thanks! That's my dad down there with him. It was a multi-generational job. I was out working jobsites with him when I was 8 and the knowledge I gained (and bravery to take on the unfamiliar jobs) has saved me untold thousands and provided a sense of pride and self-reliance. Definitely working hard to instill that in my kids. My little girl is just 4 but best believe she'll be out there turning a wrench before long!
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Man, with 3.73's and no torque converter, I think 33's are a great choice. Even better, you have the OEM Falken AT's, those are a REALLY great tire!

I'd be wary of the cost to the clutch to get rolling with additional rotating mass on top of the effectively much taller gearing. As it is, you'll really want to correct your speedo with a JScan.

Your truck looks great, glad to see you putting your son to work!

Sport S manual with mopar lift and daystar 3/4" front spacer. Rubi take off wheels/wildpeaks. What do y'all think? First I thought the lift would make the wheels/tires look tiny but now it's all on, kinda like it!

Planned on 35s after the lift but now I'm not so sure. Save weight, cost, don't bog down the engine or tranny as bad.... I'll do some trails and some light crawling but nothing crazy. It's my daily driver too.

All that said, curious what other jeepers think when they see it....does my meat make my potatoes look small?????

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P.S. installing was a blast and my boy learned a thing or two about turning a wrench!

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Looks great Tiny. Getting a new Jeeper started early is a bonus
 

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I settled on 305’s and am very happy with the look and ride.
 

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35’s are a bare minimum for these trucks imo. There is just way too much wheel well opening for small tires.
 

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P.S. installing was a blast and my boy learned a thing or two about turning a wrench!

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Nice! I had a flat and the whole set of neighborhood boys helped me, ages 5 to 8. It was a blast. They listen really well with machinery like this, I think they know it's dangerous and can handle some of the responsibility of the situation. Kids always amaze me.
 

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Looks great to me! I say rock those 33s and go hit some trails along side those people with 37s. Then, at the end of the run, open your wallet to show them all the greenbacks you still have because you didn't pay for 37's....and gears....and programming.....and gas....and brake pads.....and......
 

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Jeep Gladiator Meat make potatoes look small? IMG_1701

I went with a 2.5" Metal Cloak level kit and 35" tires. I absolutely love the ride and can't complain about torque or gas mileage. But honestly, once I wear these out, I will go to 37".
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