need some plan help

hi im new to this forum but not to flatties, but i need some help. my 54 3b is restored with the same 134 motor and a 2.5 cj5 bds lift and nothing else. it looks good but i now want a wheeler and i am a flattie only guy. so i need some in put on low buck upgrades to make it wheel. got 2.5 inches of suspention lift plus .75 body pucks so advice on tire type ,size , engine swap, simple not fuel injected or any of that. got a custom bumper and i am looking for a whinch so that is not a problem. what do i need for light to moderate wheeling help me i need to wheel!

 

BFG M/T are very popular if you need a radial, if not go super swamper. They offer them in about every size you can think of. Also a frnt or rear locker will help a TON offroad. I would say do these first and then if you need more power then think about doing the engine swap.

 

yes tellico is an option it is only about 2 hrs from me will 34 inch swapers fit with 2.5 inches of lift, tell me any and all opions of what will work to make this thing go thanks.

 

thank you for the in fo do you think 32s or 33s would clear the best?

 

thanks man im gonna go to bed soon but keep the ideas comming

 

Flattie with 33x10.50 BFG MTs

This is with no body lift and 3" lift springs.



No rubbing - yet. I'd be worried about 34's hitting the wheel opening in the rear.

 

thank nice lookin 5 keep em comin

 

If you are still planning on running on the road, I would recommend the 33s. TSLs are heavy but they work great in all conditions offroad. If you are really planning to wheel it, the TSL LTBs in 34x10.5 are great for a little extra ground clearance. A lockright in the rear, and a manual or power saginaw work really well. Another easy, and VERY beneficial upgrade would be to your front brakes. The 11 inch drums are easy, but still have the flaws of the 9" drums. Discs from a dana 30 are a much better option, that you will not regret. Cheap, easy fit, and worth every minute of time it takes to install, on and offroad. An absolute must if you are really going to wheel it, tellico especially, would be a roll cage that is tied to the frame. Kentrol will send you a great weld in kit to tie your factory bar into the frame for a real sturdy, safe cage. This setup will get you about anywhere that any other jeep with similar sized tires will go. I have built a 2A, 3B, and early 5 for moderate to advanced East coast trail riding, so if you want to PM or email me with any questions feel free. Tires, locker and rollcage, and you will be hooked. That little Flattie will turn heads on any trail run around.

 

the weld in cage kit you mentioned, where can i get it, do they have a web site?

 

I replied to your PM, but the website is www.kentrolinc.com and you will have to scroll to the Custom Tubular section in the search menu. Good guys, with quality stuff. WIll take a little cutting, and welding, but is heavy wall stuff, and solid designs.

The first pic is of the jeep soon after restoration/buildup.
The second two are after the buildup to where it is today.