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JK Junkie
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From: Newport news, va
Originally Posted by 08GreenRubi
But, the point is that you pay a hunting guide, correct? If you had a friend take you out they would say, "the deer are over there somewhere" and probably go to another stand, right? At least the buddies that I go hunting with don't stay with me until I shoot a deer and hold my hand. They say, "good luck" and, "see you back at the truck". Like the other guy said it is probably best to take your buddies with you and spot each other. No blood no foul
JK Newbie
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From: New Kent, Va
Hey guys im new to the forum. All the info on here has helped me alot with some decisions on mods. However i still cant decide what lift to go with, ill be running 33's on stock 18's. Im thinking between 2.5 and 3.5, i dont want it to look to goofy. Any suggestions ? Thank you in advance
JK Enthusiast
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From: Hampton, VA
I say 2.5 for 33's and 3.5 for 35's. I started with 33's and 2.5, but quickly moved to 35's on 2.5. They fit with slight rubbing at a full stuff and turn. If I started over, I'd go 3.5 - 4 with 35's.
JK Junkie
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From: Newport news, va
Originally Posted by lenglish27
Hey guys im new to the forum. All the info on here has helped me alot with some decisions on mods. However i still cant decide what lift to go with, ill be running 33's on stock 18's. Im thinking between 2.5 and 3.5, i dont want it to look to goofy. Any suggestions ? Thank you in advance
33's with a 2 - 2.5" lift will look fine. Depending on the type of wheeling you plan on doing, a 2.5" BB will work just fine. My personal preference would be the TF 2.5" BB... Unles you get a true 35" tire, I think a 3.5-4" lift is a bit much and is better suited for 37" tires IMO... In the end, it honestly comes down to personal preference...
JK Enthusiast
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From: Salem, VA
Originally Posted by Battlefrog
Welcome to the forum!
33's with a 2 - 2.5" lift will look fine. Depending on the type of wheeling you plan on doing, a 2.5" BB will work just fine. My personal preference would be the TF 2.5" BB... Unles you get a true 35" tire, I think a 3.5-4" lift is a bit much and is better suited for 37" tires IMO... In the end, it honestly comes down to personal preference...
JK Junkie
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From: Newport news, va
Originally Posted by JK10
here's my .02, I see your Jeep is a 4 door and I personally think 33's look too small on them. I even look at my 2 door and think the 35's are too small. for a JKU, 37's look great IMO. of course to stuff 37's under there you're looking at a lot more $$$, but I would recommend going with a 3.5" or 4" lift. reason being, you hear so many people say they originally got 33's and ended up going 35's not long after. with a 3.5" or 4" lift you can run 35's no problem and jump to 37's with a little fender modifications once you have the $$$ to mod your drivetrain. happy Jeeping!
JK Enthusiast
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From: Virginia Beach
Hey guys im new to the forum. All the info on here has helped me alot with some decisions on mods. However i still cant decide what lift to go with, ill be running 33's on stock 18's. Im thinking between 2.5 and 3.5, i dont want it to look to goofy. Any suggestions ? Thank you in advance
So if you're going to wheel your Jeep, if you haven't already, I'd really recommend wheeling it stock as much as you can. It may change/re-prioritize some of your decisions.
JK Newbie
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From: New Kent, Va
Thanks guys. My worry was if i went to 35's my gas mileage greatly decrease and the wear and tear would obviously increase. My daily work drive is 70 miles, even though i only do it 14 times a month it still worried me. On a side note do you guys ever meet up or help each other out with little project's ?