Folks,
need some advice on tires and since this perfectly named thread fits my "different" problem, I'm going to try here.
Have an old Jeep CJ-7 with a 3" leaf spring lift.
have always had 32" tires on it.
got a good deal on Craigslist for 35" tires.
other than the speed-o-meter probably being off (and turn radius limited due to internal clearance) are there any reasons (mechanically) I shouldn't put the tires on without some other mod? Like, mis aligning some drive shaft component or something?
Saint
CJ7's most commonly are Dana 30 front, and AMC 20 rear axle. 35's are what most consider max size for those axles. I think 3.55 gears is common for stock. Some chromoly axles would help. But if you aren't wheeling it hard, those axles will be totally fine with 35's.
Now if you're lucky, one year (86?), had the Dana 44 rear axle, which will handle 35's, no problem.
If you are really unlucky, you have the Dana 35. Don't put bigger tires on if you do, or waste any money on that axle.
Also, if you have a locker, that is great, but it also adds to the stress on your axles. So that combined with the 35's might be enough to due them in.