driving long distance - North American Grand Cherokee Association

Jeepy5Point2 · 01-30-2009, 08:34 PM

so as the sig says, I have a 97 5.2, 7" LA and 35's... this summer I was planning on visiting family in ohio, about 650 miles one way, plus local driving and the drive home.

I will probably have some crazy gearing by then 4.56 or 4.88's

so i was wondering what people think about driving distances like that with their rigs?

there is some minor wheeling I was going to do out there, nothing too big since i need to get home at somepoint, so assuming I am lucky enough to not break anything major will I be stupid to make the trip?

I dont speed, typically I do under 70 the entire time, and I would be traveling light, me and one other person, small bag each and my normal tools that i carry around so i would be all weighted out... dont know if that would matter at all but figured I'd throw it out there...

Jeepy5Point2 · 01-30-2009, 08:36 PM

And this is all assuming that the jeep is running is good shape to begin with... even with out the lift and tires if she wasnt healthy i wouldnt be taking it anyway... but if i have no problems upto the point i am leaving should i worry about anything, or is there anything i should do to prevent running into a problem caused by the lift/tires/gearing?

jeep geek · 01-30-2009, 08:59 PM

take it for a drive of say 50-100 miles on the freeway close to home and if it feels good to YOU then go for it... shouldn't be any troubles... unless you have a jeep with troubles to start with.

GreenZJ · 01-30-2009, 09:36 PM

where at in ohio? id always be up for some wheeling!

subliminal · 01-30-2009, 09:38 PM

You shouldnt have any problems, that gearing will just have the engine revving high on the highway so you are going to be getting alot less MPG.

frozenZJ · 01-30-2009, 10:34 PM

4.56 gears and 35"s will be just about right. I once drove a 6" lifted Blazer with 36" tires accross southern Idaho into south Washington coast all the way into california down highway 101 and back home through Nevada. Was a blast.

Last summer I did the same with my '02 dually that has a 6" lift and 35"s on it.

Its a lot more fun then taking the Honda.

Cody · 01-30-2009, 11:13 PM

I'm 4.56's and 35's....and full width....and a 2" bumper that covers 0% of my tires....and I take it on trips like that. No problem. I don't even put mudflaps on.

I'm not as tall as you, but it looks like I'm asking for a ticket from the back

It's fine up to about 80 mph, but it really drives better at 70-75, and gets much better mileage at 65.

GreenZJ · 01-31-2009, 12:21 AM

Cody, your picture failed, lol

Jeepy5Point2 · 01-31-2009, 05:26 AM

sounds good... thanks for the input...

btw all my family is in and around cincinnati... i am going to be in columbus for a wedding... i used to live in cincinnati and one year i tok a trip out to haspen acres in indiana i smashed my door in on a hill out there... i wanted to go back and show that SOB who's boss!!

Technohead · 01-31-2009, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeepy5Point2

... i smashed my door in on a hill out there... i wanted to go back and show that SOB who's boss!!

Then maybe you should be thinking about trailering out there. . .

01-30-2009, 08:34 PM	#1
Jeepy5Point2 Premium Member Grand Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Jersey - Galloway Posts: 924	driving long distance so as the sig says, I have a 97 5.2, 7" LA and 35's... this summer I was planning on visiting family in ohio, about 650 miles one way, plus local driving and the drive home. I will probably have some crazy gearing by then 4.56 or 4.88's so i was wondering what people think about driving distances like that with their rigs? there is some minor wheeling I was going to do out there, nothing too big since i need to get home at somepoint, so assuming I am lucky enough to not break anything major will I be stupid to make the trip? I dont speed, typically I do under 70 the entire time, and I would be traveling light, me and one other person, small bag each and my normal tools that i carry around so i would be all weighted out... dont know if that would matter at all but figured I'd throw it out there... __________________ -- Bret 97 ZJ 5.2 Build <==--==> Home Page Clayton 7" LA, Skid - Bilstine 5100 - KOR Sliders, Rad brace/tow points, Hard-KOR SS - 35x12.5 TrXuS MT's, F&R Locked - 4.56's - CB, (GM/F)RS, & Full Dulplex Radios - high steer - 740 watts of day light

01-30-2009, 08:36 PM	#2
Jeepy5Point2 Premium Member Grand Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Jersey - Galloway Posts: 924	And this is all assuming that the jeep is running is good shape to begin with... even with out the lift and tires if she wasnt healthy i wouldnt be taking it anyway... but if i have no problems upto the point i am leaving should i worry about anything, or is there anything i should do to prevent running into a problem caused by the lift/tires/gearing? __________________ -- Bret 97 ZJ 5.2 Build <==--==> Home Page Clayton 7" LA, Skid - Bilstine 5100 - KOR Sliders, Rad brace/tow points, Hard-KOR SS - 35x12.5 TrXuS MT's, F&R Locked - 4.56's - CB, (GM/F)RS, & Full Dulplex Radios - high steer - 740 watts of day light

01-30-2009, 09:36 PM	#4
GreenZJ Senior Member Grand Master Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 3,284	where at in ohio? id always be up for some wheeling! __________________ '98 Platinum 5.9L Limited-A few upgrades

01-30-2009, 09:38 PM	#5
subliminal Member Grand Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 70	You shouldnt have any problems, that gearing will just have the engine revving high on the highway so you are going to be getting alot less MPG. __________________ 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2 V8 3.5 inch lift

01-30-2009, 10:34 PM	#6
frozenZJ Senior Member Grand Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 337	4.56 gears and 35"s will be just about right. I once drove a 6" lifted Blazer with 36" tires accross southern Idaho into south Washington coast all the way into california down highway 101 and back home through Nevada. Was a blast. Last summer I did the same with my '02 dually that has a 6" lift and 35"s on it. Its a lot more fun then taking the Honda. __________________ -'98 ZJ Limited 5.2 OX Front and Aussie Rear. Custom front bumper with Warn 8000 winch. 5.5" Lift with 35's on a custom front 3 link and 4.56 gears. Build Thread

01-30-2009, 08:59 PM	#3
jeep geek Junior Member Grand Rookie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Layton Utah Posts: 25	take it for a drive of say 50-100 miles on the freeway close to home and if it feels good to YOU then go for it... shouldn't be any troubles... unless you have a jeep with troubles to start with.

01-31-2009, 12:21 AM	#8
GreenZJ Senior Member Grand Master Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 3,284	Cody, your picture failed, lol __________________ '98 Platinum 5.9L Limited-A few upgrades

01-31-2009, 05:26 AM	#9
Jeepy5Point2 Premium Member Grand Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Jersey - Galloway Posts: 924	sounds good... thanks for the input... btw all my family is in and around cincinnati... i am going to be in columbus for a wedding... i used to live in cincinnati and one year i tok a trip out to haspen acres in indiana i smashed my door in on a hill out there... i wanted to go back and show that SOB who's boss!! __________________ -- Bret 97 ZJ 5.2 Build <==--==> Home Page Clayton 7" LA, Skid - Bilstine 5100 - KOR Sliders, Rad brace/tow points, Hard-KOR SS - 35x12.5 TrXuS MT's, F&R Locked - 4.56's - CB, (GM/F)RS, & Full Dulplex Radios - high steer - 740 watts of day light

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