Baystate Jeepers

Can I use Bushwacker Flat Style Flares For 97-06 Jeep® Wrangler TJ & Unlimited on my yj if i dont mind trimming and moving mounting holes? Any input would be helpful. Thank you...

Sure , but why not just buy the YJ flares?

You looking to open the fender to fit a larger tire?

Yeah, if i can fit 35's ill use them and go with 4.56 gears but dont know if they will fit with the RE 4.5 lift and 1" body lift.

I guess what I really need to know is if I can fit 35's on the yj with a rubicon express 4.5 inch lift and a 1" body lift. asuming i trim a little and use the tj fender flairs.

Kevin : My CJ wheel wells are just a bit smaller than a YJ and I did alot of rear trimming and use TJ Rubicon rear flares to hide the sawzall extraction of sheet metal. The front was more reshaping the bottom rear parts of the fender. Good luck FjR68

Kevin,
4.5" of lift and a 1" body kit should clear 35"s without a problem.
I'll agree with Joe about using 4.88 gears. Learned that the hard way (4.56 and 35"s = not using overdrive much).
Find your 8.8" BEFORE doing any gear work/lockers!!!!! The D35 isn't really worth putting money into.

John,
Thanks for the info. I'll get he rear OX locker for the Ford 8.8 , I wont put any money into the D35. I also think I'm gonna stick to the 33's for now. But I appreciate knowing that I can go that route in the future. Again, thanks for the help guys.

You might want to talk to Kurt before commiting to the Ox. He talked me out of it.

I only hear good things about them. What have you heard?

Do u have 35's now? If not, wheel for a few years on 32-33" before going to 35's.

The choice of your rear locker depends on if you need a selectable locker or you can live with a autolocker.
Selectables are nice for on pavement as they revert to an open diff when unlocked. They are nice on the trail as they can help in situations where it's beneficial to unlock the diff for tight turns, etc.
As John pointed out the OX cable has to be carefully routed and you need to be careful not to damage it when wheeling. The shift cable has to be well adjusted or it may not engage or dis-engage fully. They can be a little fussy in adjusting.
For me I chose to put in a Detroit autolocker as my 92 YJ is 99% a trail rig. I like the bullet proof operation and no cables, hoses or wire to get damaged. Riliable and tough.
I also run a Detroit in my 97 TJ which is 90% a street rig.
The Detroit has it's quirks on pavement. Once you are use to them it's not a big deal on the street.

Like many upgrade options there are pro's and con's to each item. It really depends on your rig's use and weight you place on the pro's and con's.

I decided to run the 33's for a while. If i want to go 35's ill wait till the 33's wear out. Seeing as though I have yet to purchase the tires, they will be new and hopefully last a while. It will be a daily driver but I dont put more than 5,000 miles per year on my vehicles. I also have a set of winter rims and tires, so the 33's should last a couple years I hope...lol

X2 on Detroit lockers. Fire and forget operation.

33's are a good all around size for a short wheelbase Jeep.

Kurt wrote:The choice of your rear locker depends on if you need a selectable locker or you can live with a autolocker.
Selectables are nice for on pavement as they revert to an open diff when unlocked. They are nice on the trail as they can help in situations where it's beneficial to unlock the diff for tight turns, etc.
As John pointed out the OX cable has to be carefully routed and you need to be careful not to damage it when wheeling. The shift cable has to be well adjusted or it may not engage or dis-engage fully. They can be a little fussy in adjusting.
For me I chose to put in a Detroit autolocker as my 92 YJ is 99% a trail rig. I like the bullet proof operation and no cables, hoses or wire to get damaged. Riliable and tough.
I also run a Detroit in my 97 TJ which is 90% a street rig.
The Detroit has it's quirks on pavement. Once you are use to them it's not a big deal on the street.

Like many upgrade options there are pro's and con's to each item. It really depends on your rig's use and weight you place on the pro's and con's.

I notice that OX now sells both an electric and an air power actuator if you don't want to deal with the cable.

http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Drivetrain-Jeep ... OXLOXE1001

http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Drivetrain-Jeep ... OXLOXA1001