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33"s on my JK?

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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Deester157
Any suggestions to what size lift I need to run with 33"s? Any advise on lift? Thanks
I've been running 33's on a stock suspension and Procomps w/ 4.5 back spacing and I will tell you. You will rub off road. Been there done that. I have since trimmed my fenders and have a 2.5 lift coming as we speak. Daily driving was absolutely not a problem. Never had an issue, the only contact that was made was the tire hit the outside edge of the flares. No damage to speak of, just sounds horrible...LOL!

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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 08:22 AM
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Running 33" BFG KM2's, 1.5" Wheel Spacers and leveling kit. Love the look & performs great offroad and on.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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Jeep looks good! What mods( drilling, cutting) did u have to do with the 3.5" lift? I want to do as little as possible just in case I want to go back to stock if I trade my jeep in for another. And should I run spacers with the lift? I'm thinking about getting 15"x 10" wheels with 4.5" bs and 33x12.50x15 tires.Does anyone see a problem with this setup? The leveling kit looks prety good but I think I'm leaning toward a lift. Any suggested are much appreciated. Thanks
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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And ya I can see how that may rub a little when your offroad! What kind of 2.5" lift r u gettin?
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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2" works out nice and balanced with 33's.

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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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I run a 1 3/4 " Daystar spacer kit with my 33" Hankooks.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Any rubbing?
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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For 33's I would run a 2.5" lift. Just personal preference, don't really need any lift to clear them but it looks a lot better with a small lift. I'm running 34's with a 2.5" RC lift.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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33s on 2.5 to 3.5" looks and works well. Advise bumpstop extensions and backspaced wheels.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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I'm happy with 3" lift and 33's.Click image for larger version

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