4x4abc
Adventurer
so essentially the g500 is better for offroad use due to gearing? So its safe to say that for daily street use you would want the factory 18s and then swap to 16s with 33s for offroad use? How beneficial is a subtle lift of the suspension? I imagine any lift will help but do you see good improvements in offroad capability because of it?
Yes, the G500 is slightly better because of slower crawl speed.
If you drive very aggressively, 18's are your ticket for best performance on-road. Many G owners have converted to 16" wheels for every day driving - it is so much more comfortable (the tires provide extra suspension).
I run 295/75 R 16 (about 33.5") all year round - pavement and off-road. Could not be happier.
A suspension lift (taller OEM springs) will provide more clearance under the rocker panels (they are a bit low on the G).
Recommended white springs for the rear, red springs for the front. They will provide about 3' of lift.
rear springs
front springs
Spring spacers in combination with the stock springs will provide a subtle lift:
Karl's G stuff