randym44

Looking for a little help. Not being lazy. Been looking around here for days hoping to find exactly what I need.

Looking to do a small lift, run 33s, black rims on '12 Rubicon unlimited. Daily driver with occasional offroad.

Hoping to see similar setups anyone may have done. Only want to do a modest lift to accommodate 33s, thinking Nitto Trail Grapper M/T 285/65R18, but not set.

Will be buying black wheels. What offset do I need? Will the spare fit on the stock spare rack or does it need changed? Have Rugged Ridge double tube rear bumper Jeep JK Wrangler Powdercoat Rear Tube Bumper - 11571.10

Any thoughts would be great.

BucYouUp68

Not a Rubi or a 4 door, but am running rubi springs and shocks. I have no lift except what i got from the springs, maybe a inch. I am running 295/70/17 Cooper Discoverer STT on Pro Comp 7069 with 4.5" back spacing. No rubbing on road, will need to trim off road.

ParaJeeper

I don't know if you'd consider mine similar or not. I have a '13 JKUR with 35's, no lift, and Bushwacker flats. Works great for a DD and I haven't reached my limits offroad yet.

randym44

So I think I've figured out what I'd like to do. Can anyone shoot any holes in this or tell me if there's anything else I need to consider? Still not sure about the need for an aftermarket spare carrier with 35s? Also, would any other mods be necessary with this combo of lift/wheels/tires? Again, mostly road driving with occasional off road.

Teraflex 2.5" BB
Mickey Thompson Sidebiter II wheels 17X9 4.5" offset 5X5 bolt pattern (stock #90000019389)
Nitto Trail Grappler M/T 35s LT315/70/R17 (stock #205-710) - measured rim stated as 9.5. Assuming the Mickey wheels at 9" is fine?

Thanks.

4W-Jive

Yes you'll want a tire carrier. Your choices seem fine. If you plan on adding more weight (bumper, winch, gear) switch to coils instead of the spacers that a BB comes with. If you're looking to stay mainly stock that's a good start.

Westbayou

I had a 2007 Unlimited on a 3.5" lift and 35's (2.5" bb before that). It looked awesome, but it wasn't exactly great as a daily driver. Add in a few episodes of death wobble that left a yellow puddle in the driver seat, and I decided this go around I would not be going that big.

On my 2014 JKURX I did a simple 1.5" Teraflex leveling kit, and a set of 295/70/17 Nitto Trail Grapplers. It looks, drives, and rides awesome. I can go down the interstate at 85mph with no worries, straight as an arrow. Just a thought, but I know I'm VERY happy with the results.

WARLOCK

33 looks too small on a 4 doors, 35 looks small also but they are great for dealy driving with a 2.5" lift and stock 4.10 gearing.

holy_crap

Very nice, what tire size does that come out to be? 33"? Love the black decals on the Granite.

Westbayou

I think it was 33.3"x11.6" so a bit larger than the 285. I think it really turned out well. I'm not a fan of the 2.5" lift with 35's as I think they look a little "stuffed" in there.

WillysWheeler

Westbayou did you use wheel spacers for your set-up on your 2014 JKURX with 1.5" Teraflex leveling kit and 295/70/17 Nitto Trail Grapplers on Factory Rubicon Wheels? If not, any problems or rubbing while going off-road? If you did use wheel spacers what was the type and thickness? Thank you for the information.