Stuffing 37" BFG Tires on a Stock Jeep Wrangler JKU - NO LIFT!
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
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In this video you will see the struggles as I try to get a set of 37" BF Goodrich Mud Terrain KM2 tires to fit on a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon or JKU.
The idea behind such an odd approach to upgrading an off road rig is to start at the foundation and work my way up. I want to keep the center of gravity on the vehicle as low as possible and the main focus of the build is to fit the awesome 37 inch BFG KM2's. Those have been my favorite tires for as long as I can remember and are one of the most "Go To" tires in the off road industry.
So, with a set of G2 1.5" spacers, I get the Jeep on jack stands, pull the old rims and tires off, have the 37's mounted up and commit to drive the Jeep at the end of the day!
The biggest problem happens at the rear of the vehicle. The rocker panel guard is too long and must be removed and modified before it can be reinstalled. Then the bottom of the body at the leading edge of the rear wheel well needs to be trimmed, sealed and spray painted. I show the basic steps I took to accomplish this task.
So the Jeep now sits on the 37" Mud Terrain tires but there is lots to do. The fenders will need to get modified for more clearance and the rear tire mount will have to be upgraded as well to handle the much larger tire.
It was a great one day project and I'm thrilled to have it done. Next up will be G2 gears and chromoly axle upgrades. Then fenders, rear bumper and some off roading of course!
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I literally laughed out loud when you said "well! we're committed to these so that comes off" pointing at the rocker panel. HILARIOUS! Love your dedication. Just purchased a '10 wrangler (4 door) so trying to get some pointers on modifying. *subscribed*
Do you think a 2 inch lift would make it possible without cutting the frame?
" I grossly underestimated this job.. " Couldn't tell you how many times my wife has heard that line when i spend nine hours in the garage on her day off working on the jeep lol
This 8s one of those classic UA-cam videos that you come back to for the helpful tutorial and education aspect as well as the humor. Good stuff.
I really appreciate this comment so much!!! ❤
yep, always brings a smile to my face
I just bought my own first Jeep, and a set of tires from a Rubicon that I just put on, taking street tires, 31 inchers off, and 33 incher all terrain on. I expect to do quite a bit to it in the next year, just watching to see what is possible, those 37's look great and I admire your attitude. I've built custom motorcycles for fifty years and custom cars and trucks, doing the welding and metal fabrication in concert with others, doing wiring and mechanical work so watching this was a treat. Thanks, enjoy!
Holy crappers.... I thought this sort of stuff only happens to me...lol....a five-minute job turns into something epic, love your work.
Thanks!
great video. I was actually impressed that each tire was only 28lb more. Makes me think I might change my 35's to 37's when they wear out.
Makes me think the opposite. Feel like 35s are the sweet spot. No modifications to the body, cheaper, less strain and wear and tear on the gears and transmission, can even use my Rubicon wheels, etc.
28 pounds is a huge difference when we’re talking about unsprung rolling weight. Not the same as just adding 100lbs in the passenger seat.
Not insinuating that’s what you think
It's a damn shame the Jeep website doesn't have the option to get bigger tires. Glad you made this video.
Thanks!!!!
Great video, different from others. Very interesting stages of preparation.Great dog participation and the mandatory Beer Run!Pleasure to watch.
That is a really nice comment and appreciated so much! I'm thankful for friends like you here on the you tube!
I’m always thankful for everyone of your videos and that you actually do it as anyone else who isn’t rich would! Perfect man.
Thanks so much!
Awesome! I have a 6” lift on my 03 tj x-sport. It’s sitting on 37 super swampers, I love em!
Right on!
You do the best job for a back yard custom builder, you take the time and patience to do it right :-)
I am in the process of doing this same thing to my 2016 Rubicon Unlimited. I bought the Metalcloak overline fenders and a teraflex 1.5" leveling kit with 37" Nitto trail grapplers. I will be doing the installation directly following Christmas. Thanks for the good videos!
Marine660 Don't forget to get the bump stop extenders front and back!!!
Jeep Wrangler and classic Mustang, you got good taste.
Why thank you!
Can I have your rims and tires?
Only if it’s a fastback. :)
Im buying both this summer another mustang and wrangler
I like seeing you using "LOCTITE THREAD LOCKER" So many don't and they check the outer lugs and never the inside. I'll be following you in the future.
"that got way bigger than I thought it was going to get" haha. that's what she said.
LOL!
In short, buy the tires you dream of having & build the jeep around it!! 😮😂😂 Thank you so much for the comic relief
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'll never get "tire"d of watching this series. ;) Can't wait for the next installment!
+socksandtea Well all right!!! I hope to get another one done soon...thanks for watching and saying hey!
I see what you did up there...lol
I had this neighbor when I was a kid that was really smart but not too bright when it came to everyday things. He was very rich and drove a very nice car but you would watch him every Saturday morning try to cut the grass with a sweeper or perhaps with the push lawn mower without starting it. Every once in a while he would lay out elaborate decorations for every holiday is back yard even though it was not even close to being that holiday, and the only people who could see them were his backyard neighbors.
He was very smart though, he build test planes for N.A.S.A. in his youth and in his elder years built us kids planes made out of straws and paper and glue. You remind me of him you crazy bastard.
You really got me with this one... read the whole thing wondering how bad this might get and then got a genuine laugh out loud at the end! Thanks so much for watching and giving me a bit of entertainment!
That dog is amazing.
You can tell a lot about a person by the way his/her dog behaves.
This was a highly enjoyable video. I'm in a restaurant having lemon sour cream pie watching this on my guys phone. I bet I'm the only girl in this place watching a jeep build video 😎👌🇺🇸
I love those 37s, had no idea they weigh in at 100lbs each!
I'll most roll on 35s this year.
One step at a time. Now to find the rest of your build *subbed*
Great job so far!
🐾🐺 love your pup, he's a big help ☺
Thanks so much! I'm so happy to have you here!
I'm with u brother...you are not alone
Just bought my wrangler unlimited jk with came with 33's but all I can think about is k=getting bigger tires on there without having to spend 4-6k on a lift and install plus the $1500 + for the tires.
Thanks for the inspiration and confirming it's ok to do it however we want too
Exactly!!!! Thanks!
the vehicle is way more capable with 33" tires, period. You get way more unsprung weight which is equal to a 4x load. Most are about 30lbs swap, so 4 of those is 120lbs, which is the same as too fat people riding in the back (480lbs). It is REALLY DUMB except for the looks, which is why this wussy did it
U can get 4" old man emu suspension lift kit for about 2k..its not a big problem i thought.
You are one hell of a mechanic, love the Jeep, keep it up brother
Thanks very much! I'll try!
I’d rather watch this than Netflix great videos!!
Thanks! If you get a moment... watch one of my road trip videos... I like doing them!
I have to say that my absolute favorite part of the video was when you said, "I grossly underestimated this job." To hear my wife tell it, I actually need a shirt with that printed on the back... What a fun video and great production value!
Thanks so much!
I'm eating Cheetos and I approve of this modification.
Jeep that rubs like a stanced civic LOL. Great video :)
+yliaDenaLtsaF HAHA! Thanks!!!
Lol when you flex... say goodbye to those fenders.
I said goodbye to them before that!
Bro. Great video man. Easy to understand and comprehend for people who even want to know about Jeep stuff. And thank you for your time. This video took a long time.
Thanks so much for appreciating the work that goes into this!
Great video! Way to commit to those 37s 😃. I loved the ending... Up next....lol. Should have been at least a 3-4" lift. Look forward to seeing what comes next. Good luck
Honestly this is the best Jeep account on UA-cam.
Dang, that's awesome to hear!
Thank you!
this is a surprisingly high quality video for such a "small" channel. keep it up
+MrJewripper Much appreciated! I'm just doing my thing and am thankful a couple people on the you tubes enjoy it!
+autoedit hahaha only if you uploaded more often
+MrJewripper I'm trying!
+autoedit hahaha
I did the same as you, and stuffed 35" tires under my JKU Rubicon with no lift. I had to cut the stock rocker panels, hammer the pinch seams, run spacers and aftermarket fender flares. It has since then been lifted but I think it was a good way to build it.
4.88s will definitely get that power back with those big meats. Great video!
+JEEPARMY USA Thanks a bunch! I went back and forth for a while on whether to do that upgrade right away and what ratio. Glad to hear the 4.88 is a good way to go...I have soooooo much to learn!
I'm going 5.38s in my 06 LJ... Yikes
The single scariest thing in the vid was the choice to use your wife's scale. You're truly a mad man! I'm hooked. Good luck on the build!
Eh, I've personally put way more weight on one of those than the mounted 37's did, so long as he didn't drop something metal on them, he was fine.
It dangerous, not because of weight, but because i know what happens when i break my wife's stuff.
+MrRayMac1963 Eh, you'd have to get all butterfingers and drop that scale or drop something on it to break it.
Great video and amazing looking rubber!
Nice to see you here, I follow you in Instagram!
Thanks for the Jeep video, keep them coming! Here comes the "but". Putting anti-seize on lug studs seems like a good idea, but it actually reduces the clamping force when the lug nut is torqued to spec. Sounds crazy, but it's true.
+alan jackson Yeah, I get ya. It's all good...I just don't like lug nuts rusted solid and wheels I can't get off!
+autoedit Nobody likes rusted nuts. Come north and we'll go wheelin. Bring Frieburger too.
+alan jackson LOL! OK
Nice video, however I would suggest never putting anti seize on lugs or studs, it will affect your torque you put on the wheels.
Funny, because in europe black outer is normal and yet on Jeeps, 4x4's and SUV's we love white outer lettering.
Great video and a cute dog.
LOL... Thanks for commenting!!!
I also have one of those, a wife, that is. I can relate!
LOL!
doing the same thing on my jeep! pretty stoked to see they fit on stock. I have a friend who recommended just getting the 2.5"metalcloak springs to give the lift you need to give you a cheap boost up.
+cody mccracken Hmmmm. I may try that budget lift thing! Thanks dude!
12:00 thats what she said 🤘🏾
LOL
Awesome! I wanted to keep the stock rims when I go to lift my Jeep, but didn't know for sure if it were possible. Now I know - Thanks!
+GeneralSpookX Cool! Thanks for checking it out and glad to help!
That thing is going to rub like crazy
You got that right!
Next video, "putting 42s on my stock jeep!" 😂 And I thought my 33s were neat. I am now convinced that if the motor can still spin them, then you clearly and always must go a bigger size and get a bigger lift kit. That's just how jeeps do. Don't forget to extend your brake hoses and whatnot
I love the "That's just how jeeps do." You should make t shirts with that... I'd get one!
white letters out ftw! nice video!
+KyleSVT HAHA! YUP. Thanks!
+autoedit should have went black wall instead of white but nice jeep
+austin mills should of went Natty Ice instead of Tecate but nice tires
This was a 100% quality video. Keep up the good work. Solid stuff.
+Mark Franklin Well thank you very much!
As soon as he said lift with your back and not your knees I approved his video. Good joke my friend, I like telling my wife and kids the same joke.
Glad to hear from another person of "refined" comedy tastes... lol
Your jeep looks good....REAL GOOD w/its new tires !
Thanks!
looks cool for sure i like, but man I just don't approve of the spacers they definitly do damage
Thanks for making this video. Definitely ended up being a whole day project
good tires, good job
Thanks!
fantastic job, love watching your videos, first time jeep owner. ordered my jeep rubicon recon a couple weeks ago. I ordered the two door and not the four door. i hope i made the right choice. i have nobody to ride in the back any more.
mark bryner lonner?
no just retired military and the kids are grown and moved to irvin california. I'm here in pittsburgh.
Hugh Mungus makes a guest appearance at 3:21
The BFG's look good 😎
dam that looks great, but gotta get a lift
Did it!
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Just found you in the last couple of days and really enjoying the quality of the build. You have a great insight and great tips. Thanks
Howdy and Welcome to the channel!!! Thanks!
This is the first video I've watch and love it! Great quality production and you have an awesome personality! Looking forward to seeing your future Jeep videos! Maybe we can collaborate in the future! Also what do you use to capture the side of the Jeep while driving? Gopro and suction mount? #jeepwave
+AdventureDex Thanks Dex! Yeah, I'm fairly new to this world but really love this stuff so far. Let's see if we can catch up on the trail sometime!
Yeah, i was also taken with the production quality. Nice framing and dynamic exposure range. And sure, I like jeeps too.
Can’t believe it’s been 6 years!!!
Me neither!
Have a 2019 Mustang GT and now trying to figure out how to get a Wrangler. lol
This Jeep changed everything!
Crazy lol, i have a 16 mustang and trying to buy a wrangler at the end of the year
I love the BFG'S, had a top run out of the KO'S and now the KO2'S
Yeah buddy TECATE BEER that was worth it after all your hard work.🍻 CHEERS
You seem like the cool neighbor with all the tools / toys. Good job buddy 👍🏻
why the hell would you put 37's on stock suspension
Because some people say Fuck it
Because most don't take them off road. If they did, the 37's would hit and rip the flares off, and the jeep would have zero articulation.
Not to mention the short lifespan of the dana 30 and drivetrain.
its actually a dana 44
jeremy greiner the Rubicon gets Dana 44 diffs front and rear
Because he’s a fucking idiot
This guy, with a little polish, could totally fill in for Freiburger on roadkill. Keep it up!
+m00nraker4545 HAHA! Thanks so much for the compliment but after working with that guy for a while now... you realize there is soooo much knowledge and talent behind that calm on camera thing he has. I have neither of those...LOL! But thanks again...the thought is pretty awesome!
If the tyre is bashing the car going out of the driveway then what would happen on a bigger off road bump?
+Onoff314 Probably rip the front fenders clean off. Stay tuned, I'm taking it out in the hills soon!
actually it probably rub them and cause little to know damage..
Know you are wrong about that. Know way it gets by without damage. I should No, because there's Know way to No. LoL
The new 37's look awesome Jason. I can't wait for the next video and the new axles. -Drew
+Supradrew™ Thanks Drew!
Think you left out one important step. Lift kit
This reminded me of a $400 1980 bronco I got with no lift and 35's when I was young. Lots of fun, but lots of rubbing. At least you have plans for gears and a lift.
fuck that !!! all that work just to see what 37's look like ...... one step at a time man.gear ratios , rubbing ect, recalibrating for gas milage ect....ugh ....fuck that
Steve Perez but that's what we like about it!
never heard that white letters out rule lol.....im 20 yrs early but i just like how it looks
That's awesome to hear... you have good taste at a young age... that's all that means LOL
Well.....no flex possible.
Oh yeah, watch this video...
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+autoedit In that trim you had no flex. I do as well have metalcloak front fenders that do add clearence and I use every but of it and my rear body rubs barely but only at full full flex which is rare that anytrail can get that from me.
Like the idea of a beer after a jod well done!
Thank you! Cheers!
Just wondering? What type of exhaust are you running on your jeep?
+fozicle28 Flowmaster American Thunder for the Jeep
+autoedit figured it out after watching all of your videos! Can't wait to get one like it or similar!! On a tight budget because I'm a college student lol
fozicle28 how much is the flowmaster ?
you saved me a huge amount of headaches... thanks...!
Glad to hear that! Thank you for checking it out!
White letters out all day ^^v
Yup!
LOL, I'm diggin' the duct tape mod to the taillight on the Ram...
and now it's slow as shit
no it won't be slower it will just be really sluggish
lol
Peter Cooney because race Jeep?
Joshua Barton because merging onto a highway in a reasonable amount of time would be nice.
Peter Cooney I'm on 35s with 3.73 and merge on highway is no big deal.. If anything I'm just a tad slower off the line.. All good to me..
Awesome video thanks for the visual. It's a pain in the ass to get any info from forums when you ask a question and everyone replies with short answers...thanks again, subscribing!
+rogerst23 It's awesome to hear from someone like you and Welcome! I was hoping to share just an average dudes experience with this stuff and how to deal with the challenges.
why would you damage and cut up your Jeep for something stupid like this? if you know you were going to cut it up, why not quit and get the suspension?
Easy, I knew the cuts and modifications I was making would still help gain maximum suspension articulation even when the lift kit was installed. Check back in a few weeks and I'll show you... I have a 3.5 inch kit coming.
If you have to ask such a question, you don't get it.
Been there man for 4 years I bought tires and rims looked at them in stairs until I got the money to buy a 4 inch lift then had jeep dodge crystler to install them very happy with the out come all in all 7000 rims tires lift labor now I'm moving on to dana 60 axles a piece 7000 dollars
....ouch
37s on stock suspension? you might be a mall crawler about as good as an avalanche on 22 inch rims
Dude I am 21 and like white letters out on my BFGs. Good on you. Loved the video.
112 lbs difference bye-bye gas mileage LOL
2 things
1: It's a jeep. It doesn't know the meaning of "Gas Mileage"
2: 112 lbs is the equivalent of riding with a 6th grader.
most of the "hey just so you know" info like trimming the seams can be found online. however it is wildly entertaining to watch the fly by the seat of your pants aproach A+
Thanks!
I'm impressed by all the skills you have: I'm one of those artistic types where my masculinity is defined by my good salary which allows me to pay someone to do what you can do on your own( chuckle).You did a great job
Thanks....I think...lol
That comment tho hahahahah great job on the jeep though man
tonepaw I have no money, and no ability. I have skill. I'm just disabled, so can't do things on my own. It works out though because I'm too poor to get it done, or buy stuff to do it myself. Yay me! So I live vicariously through UA-cam.
I'm glad you fit the tires. I hope there are no bumps where you go offroading.
Nice tires on your pick up truck those mickey Thompson OMG THOSE ARE MY TIRES
This video is so awesome, I love how you just figure it out on the fly. Thanks!
+Alex Manos Thank you! It's just the way I work... wingin' it.
The dog is my favourite
Mine too!
Love it man don't listen to all these negative comments you have to start somewhere and at least you have some nice tires. I wish I had a set of those bad boys. Happy jeepin brother
This guy is livin life right
Haha I really enjoyed this video. I can’t believe how he cut and fix the Jeep for can put the back tire 😂😂
First of all... Well done on your cameras, mics, camera positioning & editing! Also, I enjoyed the subject & experiment. Thanks for such a good video. I look forward to more.
+Jamie Fialkowski Hey Thanks so much for the encouraging words! I got slammed with work the last couple of weeks but did get fenders for it and will try to get that done next weekend...and then back to the dirt!
just got my jeep cool video thanks for the ideas man now it's beer time
Yeah buddy!
They look very cool lift kit and sorted 👍🇬🇧
Whaoooo is big 37” 👍👍👍 beautiful work !!😃😃😃😃
First time I've watched your videos, subscribed, great job.
I'm 52 and didn't even think twice about the white letters out, haha.
LOL! Welcome!
Awesome video! I stuffed 35s under my jk before budget boost and flat flares ..bottomed out alot!
+Robert Bellamy Yeah, but we have to do it just to look how cool it is until the next upgrade!
if you change the fenders to the smaller ones like the smitty bulit ones it will help. i put 35 tires on my JK with 2 and a half inch leveling kit. did 2 and a half in the front and 1 in the rear. looks good and plenty of wheel space and clearance
I JUST GOT MY SAHARA UNLIMITED.THIS WAS AN AMAZING VIDEO. DYNOMITE !!!! THANKS BRO... I JUST BOUGHT 18" RUBI WHEELS N TIRES AS WELL AS THE 2" RUBICON COIL OVERS. ALTHOUGH I JUST FOUND SOME NEW WHEELS IN 22" BUT THEY'RE $1700 EACH. GONNA HAVE TO PASS IF I WANT MY GHOST GRILL AND AVENGERS HOOD ON AND BODY ARMOUR DOORS AND SMITTY ROLL CAGE KIT ,AND RUGED RIDGE SPARTICUS BUMPERS ON THE OLD E-BAY. CANT WAIT TO WATCH MORE OF YOUR VIDEOS...BODACIOUS AKA BIG TINY
please don't put 22's on your jeep! I'd take some of that cash and put D60s 39s, arb lockers, atlas tc, roll cage, and a warn winch. that's a jeep!
+Greg Andrews I agree with flybyav8tor and would skip the fancy wheels for some other off road parts first but that's just me. YOU do what you want to YOUR Jeep and enjoy it!