Wheelbase Suggestions - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Nathanl_01 · 02-03-2009, 11:05 AM

I am about to start building a jeep on 37's. My plans would be around 105 to a 108 wheelbase. Do you guys think this would be to long for 37's? Pics of stretched YJs on 37's would be appreciated. This will mainly be a trail rig, and going for that long of a wheel base just for departure and approach angles.

LucasFury · 02-03-2009, 11:13 AM

It may look a little silly to some, but go for it anyway. Bigger shoes would really help with approach and departure though.

There's lots of stuff out there to browse through, like this for example-
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=567263

Edited for a misplaced comma.

Nathanl_01 · 02-03-2009, 11:29 AM

I dont know if the 44/9 combo would like the bigger shoes too much.

Kurtuleas · 02-03-2009, 11:35 AM

Sillyneck just did a SOA lift on my buddies rig and stretched it something like three inches. Then they slapped 37's under it. (D30 and a 9)

Silly did a great job, and it looks SICK. (I'll have to post a pic tonight) Silly would not have done that to the rig if it didn't make it trail-worthy.

jr84cj · 02-03-2009, 11:36 AM

I run a 44/9 on 37's @ 103" wheelbase.... no problems

Nathanl_01 · 02-03-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr84cj

I run a 44/9 on 37's @ 103" wheelbase.... no problems

Pics?

LucasFury · 02-03-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathanl_01

I dont know if the 44/9 combo would like the bigger shoes too much.

Well, now, you didn't mention that part, did you? Stick with the 37's. Are you ever planning on going bigger? If so, that opens up a whole bunch of new questions.

jeepjunky30 · 02-03-2009, 11:56 AM

YJ on 37's stretched to 108"

Nathanl_01 · 02-03-2009, 11:57 AM

How much rear stretch does xjs give?

LucasFury · 02-03-2009, 12:01 PM

almost 6"

UCTJ · 02-03-2009, 01:27 PM

If you plan on going bigger than 37s then Id go for about 106. If not then Id say 100" would be good. You keep your tub and it wouldnt look too stretched out..thats just me though.

burtv · 02-03-2009, 01:39 PM

I don't think 108 is necessary but do stretch it.

Kurtuleas · 02-03-2009, 03:59 PM

on 37's

rockrknockr · 02-03-2009, 04:54 PM

110" on 38's. great for tall waterfalls

ItsaCJ6 · 02-03-2009, 04:56 PM

103 but I'm partial.

jpfrk2001 · 02-03-2009, 05:22 PM

Im at 107" WB with 40"s and im stable like a spider in the rocks. With 37"s, I suggest about no more then 104". As mentioned, 100" is the magic number for that tire size.

BigKev11 · 02-03-2009, 06:11 PM

102 with 39's

0311 Infantry · 02-03-2009, 07:01 PM

if it helps any I run a 100in wheel base ( closer to 99in

), with soa and 39.5 TSL. It gets a little spooky! I going to try to trade down to 37's and go full width 44/9in combo and make my track width about 80 to 85in. form what i understand ( correct me if iam wrong) your magical setup that you want is about 80 to 85% ( width) of your length. I like the 100in with the 80in width combo with 37 myself. There are alot of guys on here who do very well with the longer stretch. But in the end it is up to you and what you want.

02-03-2009, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nathanl_01 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127891 Posts: 72	Wheelbase Suggestions I am about to start building a jeep on 37's. My plans would be around 105 to a 108 wheelbase. Do you guys think this would be to long for 37's? Pics of stretched YJs on 37's would be appreciated. This will mainly be a trail rig, and going for that long of a wheel base just for departure and approach angles. Last edited by Nathanl_01; 02-03-2009 at 11:07 AM.

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LucasFury xPOLYMATHx Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 113176 Location: DCish Posts: 8,290 Blog Entries: 1	It may look a little silly to some, but go for it anyway. Bigger shoes would really help with approach and departure though. There's lots of stuff out there to browse through, like this for example- http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=567263 Edited for a misplaced comma. __________________ Dirty deed done dirt cheap! and custom leather belts and such too. 1979 FSJ Chief almost for sale. Inquire within. Last edited by LucasFury; 02-03-2009 at 11:13 AM.

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Kurtuleas Team 4405 Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 23188 Location: Discovery Bay, CA Posts: 8,340 Blog Entries: 1	Sillyneck just did a SOA lift on my buddies rig and stretched it something like three inches. Then they slapped 37's under it. (D30 and a 9) Silly did a great job, and it looks SICK. (I'll have to post a pic tonight) Silly would not have done that to the rig if it didn't make it trail-worthy. __________________ JOHNSON VALLEY PETITION #66

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02-03-2009, 11:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nathanl_01 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127891 Posts: 72	I dont know if the 44/9 combo would like the bigger shoes too much.

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jr84cj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 90103 Location: AZ Posts: 76	I run a 44/9 on 37's @ 103" wheelbase.... no problems

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jeepjunky30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 89137 Location: Denton Posts: 32	YJ on 37's stretched to 108"

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Nathanl_01 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127891 Posts: 72	How much rear stretch does xjs give?

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UCTJ The Devils Trailboss Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51571 Location: Texas Posts: 3,893	If you plan on going bigger than 37s then Id go for about 106. If not then Id say 100" would be good. You keep your tub and it wouldnt look too stretched out..thats just me though.

02-03-2009, 01:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
burtv HARD ROCK VEGAS Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83644 Posts: 570	I don't think 108 is necessary but do stretch it.

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rockrknockr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 90393 Location: tucson Posts: 1,478	110" on 38's. great for tall waterfalls Attached Images

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ItsaCJ6 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6340 Location: Telluride CO, within site of of Black Bear Pass Posts: 3,929 Blog Entries: 10	103 but I'm partial. __________________ Marc In what appears to have been an understatement, the plant operator described the situation at the Number 4 reactor as "not so good." Super conversion calculator website Love and kisses, Zaphod..

02-03-2009, 05:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
jpfrk2001 New Beginnings Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 99513 Location: On the move Posts: 4,244	Im at 107" WB with 40"s and im stable like a spider in the rocks. With 37"s, I suggest about no more then 104". As mentioned, 100" is the magic number for that tire size. __________________ My jeep is a hotrod! /forum/jeep-hardcore-tech/658004-going-against-odds.html NEW BEGINNINGS: /forum/general-4x4-discussion/971511-jealle-o-cigano.html Last edited by jpfrk2001; 02-03-2009 at 05:23 PM.

02-03-2009, 06:11 PM	#17 (permalink)
BigKev11 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 118630 Location: Tulsa Posts: 120	102 with 39's __________________ KORE4x4CUSTOMS.COM 95 YJ 60's & 40's 103" wheelbase, 5.13's, locked & loaded

02-03-2009, 07:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
0311 Infantry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Member # 122808 Location: orange county, ca Posts: 190	if it helps any I run a 100in wheel base ( closer to 99in), with soa and 39.5 TSL. It gets a little spooky! I going to try to trade down to 37's and go full width 44/9in combo and make my track width about 80 to 85in. form what i understand ( correct me if iam wrong) your magical setup that you want is about 80 to 85% ( width) of your length. I like the 100in with the 80in width combo with 37 myself. There are alot of guys on here who do very well with the longer stretch. But in the end it is up to you and what you want. __________________ "Seek life else where you nasty creature!" "Marine infantry......we are the destroyers of nations!':trooper:

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