cj-7 spring over question

[rms72188]

Hi,
I currently have a 85' cj-7 with a 2.5" lift and 33's. I actually just got a dana 60 and a dana 44 and want to do a spring over with the same springs. I was just wondering about how much lift would I get and if any one could recommend a good tire size. I want to go with a Bogger and one of my buddies said that the 38.5x11 would be a perfect size. But, any input would be greatly appreciated.

[yellowjeeper85]

Hi,
I currently have a 85' cj-7 with a 2.5" lift and 33's. I actually just got a dana 60 and a dana 44 and want to do a spring over with the same springs. I was just wondering about how much lift would I get and if any one could recommend a good tire size. I want to go with a Bogger and one of my buddies said that the 38.5x11 would be a perfect size. But, any input would be greatly appreciated.

a spring over kit should net you a good 4.5" of lift... somewhere around a 39 should be a great tire size... if you're rubbing your 33's now at full flex i'd say a 38.5 inch tire.. if there's plenty of space at full flex with your 33's now, i'd say you could got with 40's... good luck

[dirty08jeep]

Here is my 86 CJ. Got 4" lift springs and a SOA. I currently have 35's on the thing.

http://www.jk-forum.com/picture.php?albumid=495&pictureid=2651

[Augie]

Measure the thickness if the axle housing + thickness of stacked leafs = lift added to current 2.5. My 85 got 4 inches with original sprongs on SOA conversion. 38"s for muddin should be ok but dont rock crawl!

[flip2spin23]

why no rock crawl

[Augie]

You'll get tons of rub with the extreme flex and 38, just make sure you do use a 2.5 soa.