35" tires Questions
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JK Newbie
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From: Sykesville, Maryland
35" tires Questions
So I am looking to buy the Rough Country 3.25" suspension lift kit and was wondering what you guys recommend. Should i get 33's or 35's and if i do go with the 35's, will i need to get relocation stuff, any help would be great, still kinda new.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Denham Springs, La
35's. You will be much happier in the longer run, unlike me who regrets the 33". I have a BB + RC BL which all comes to 3.25 roughly and with the 33" I have alot of room in my fender wells.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Belleville, Ill
35's for sure and you should clear without a problem but PM the representative from rough country on here because you could probably end up getting the 4'' lift for around the same price. the big thing is gearing, looking at you profile you probably have 4.10 gears in you Sahara but it wouldn't hurt getting a build sheet of you jeep from the dealer just to be sure as if you have anything less I would recommend re-gearing to 4.56 w/ 6spd or 5.13/ Auto for a DD. As for me 4'' RC lift with stock 3.21 and 35's was horrible so there soon after 4.56 gears have been installed along with lockers front and back. Tires are 35x12.50R15 wheels are 15x10 with 4.50 backspacing with no rubbing
Chris
Chris
JK Jedi Master
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From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
FAQ's ...
Q: What size lift do I need to get in order to fit 33" Tires?
Q: What size lift do I need to get in order to fit 35" Tires?
Q: What are all the components that I will need with a 3" lift?
Q: What is Caster? How much do I need?
Q: What back spacing will I need on my wheels in order to clear 12.50 wide tires?
Etc...
That'll give you some good info, and should bring up a lot more questions for us to answer
Q: What size lift do I need to get in order to fit 33" Tires?
Q: What size lift do I need to get in order to fit 35" Tires?
Q: What are all the components that I will need with a 3" lift?
Q: What is Caster? How much do I need?
Q: What back spacing will I need on my wheels in order to clear 12.50 wide tires?
Etc...
That'll give you some good info, and should bring up a lot more questions for us to answer
JK Freak
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From: North Hills, CA
If you haven't had lifted vehicles before (I don't know if you have) I would recommend you find someone in your area with the same lift you think you want and ask for a ride so you know what your getting before you buy. Shocks and springs can dramatically change your ride quality on and off road and sometimes not for the better. It's all personal preference which is very hard to convey on-line.
FYI, totally go with the 35s. If running stock rims you will need wheel spaces but if your getting aftermarket rims you won't need them. If you don't get the 35's you will probably wish you did latter. Just my
JK Jedi Master
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From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
I'm running a 4dr with 33x12.5x16 on stock rims (they look like rubi rims, but I'm not sure - bought the JK used), and have 1.5" BS and am not seeing any rubbing.
There's an FAQ somewhere that covers lift needed for tire size, but I have enough room to easily fit 35s with my 2.5" BB.
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I was told I needed at least 1.5" of BS with my 12.5s on stock rims.
There's an FAQ somewhere that covers lift needed for tire size, but I have enough room to easily fit 35s with my 2.5" BB.
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I was told I needed at least 1.5" of BS with my 12.5s on stock rims.
Those Q's are straight from the FAQ's pasted at the top of this Modified section. Open them up and you'll find the answers are already there...