sniper141 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) I am looking to my fellow Edge lovers for some help as to how I can get a bit of a lift on my Edge so I can throw some 31 or 32's under the wheel wells. I have had this idea for a bit and have attached a nice pic of what I would like it to simulate. I retire in 3.5 months after 20 years on Active Duty and starting my own gunsmithing and customization shop, this is going to be my rolling advertisement and have heads turning for sure. Ill let the picture do the talking and have questions and ideas roll in here. Let er rip peeps. Edited February 25, 2017 by sniper141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrcold Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I don't see the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSchott Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 I like the look, You see a lot of this kind of stuff on Jeep forums but not for the Edge. I'm not sure about the PTU and other mechanicals holding up under really rugged conditions but the look is there and would make a really great rolling billboard for your new business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 I think the weight of the larger tires and wheels will cause problems with the drivetrain components. Might be better to go with some flashy wheels and standard 21" or 22" tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Would be very cool to get an Edge in the air a little!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Would be very cool to get an Edge in the air a little!!!!Oh yaaaa, surerrr, you betcha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniper141 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 I am keeping the factory 17 inch wheels I have on it now, blacking them out and throwing the 32's on em. There is plenty of room in those wheel wells for a bit of travel and the weight is not going to be that much of a difference for the powertrain to handle. I take care of my vehicle with the good stuff and Im not worried at all. It's paid off now so anything I put into it is just investment at that point. Already have a good competition system in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniper141 Posted March 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 The diameter isn't much different than the 22s that are being put on these beasts. This will not have much, if any issues with the gearing. Speedometers can be recalibrated to read correctly and so can the tachometers. Flashing the system after the Procharger is added as well, it will be fine. I just picked up some 32s and they will look great once on, just waiting for the tires on the Edge to wear down enough to be plausible for removal to make sense. By then I should have the lift and ProCharger installed as well. I'm not going to be just leaving things stock, I will be beefing up the drive line and suspension. May even be rebuilding the motor since I have over 200K on it. I've seen people with almost 300K on their Edges which is good to hear! Cannot wait to get this all started. This forum has put this all in motion and I am grateful for this to be built for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 I am keeping the factory 17 inch wheels I have on it now, blacking them out and throwing the 32's on em. There is plenty of room in those wheel wells for a bit of travel. I can't imagine 32's on 17" wheels. Love to see a picture when you get them installed. Must have one hell of a sidewall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Tractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniper141 Posted March 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 It's only a 70 series profile sidewall, not bad. Waiting for the rubber on the ones on the car now wear out to throw these on. Cannot wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Going for the Hummer look, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucifer Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Why not put the 32's on now? Yes, there is additional cost for installation, but in case something doesn't work out you have instant replacement tires. Not sure how much tread you have left, but at this point, to me, they would have the same value as bald tires since they are something you don't want. Would give you a little breathing room to rethink things if the 32's don't work out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniper141 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 I don't have the lift on hand just yet. I'll be getting that when I get my tax returns. Don't worry, it'll all be getting done. I also have to move back to MN in a few months after I retire so just hold on. It'll be getting done and trust me, those 32's will work, I'm not worried. There is a lot of room in those wheel wells. I may even be pulling those out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucifer Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Fitment is one thing, I was also considering ride/handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 And reliability. I still think it may cause wheel bearing issues at the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniper141 Posted March 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 The weight of the Edge at over 5,000 lbs is an issue in itself when it comes to bearings and handling. If the right equipment is used and set properly, everything will last just fine and work just fine. Nitro shocks with bump stops and limiting straps to help control and hold everything together during rough play for a smoother ride. I don't plan on going out and doing a ton of rough riding to begin with. This isn't going to be a dune runner or anything, just something I want to do that I haven't seen anyone else do. Maybe putting this out there and keeping it up to date we will see more doing it. I would just like to see the Edge lighter so everything doesn't wear so fast, even though the only thing I have replaced is the bearings and they lasted 150K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniper141 Posted May 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) Exhaust mod to start things off right. Just need to figure out how add a vid on here. Edited May 21, 2017 by sniper141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucifer Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) Exhaust mod to start things off right. Just need to figure out how add a vid on here.20170518_115107.jpg20170518_115030.jpg If you have a YouTube account, just link the video onto your post. Like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3FkNfxnvPU If you just put the raw address of your video into your post, you get the YT screen. Using the link feature from the bar above gets you the clickable hotlink above. As for the exhaust, has anyone put lake pipes on an Edge? Edited May 21, 2017 by Brucifer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniper141 Posted June 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Hope this works. If not, I'll have to wait to get home and use my personal computer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucifer Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 It works. Not something I would want on my Edge, but doesn't sound bad for the short clip. Are you going to make another one with some throttle in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBates949 Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Do you get hassled with the police with this exhaust modification? also, how do you pass smog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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