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Old 02-28-2013, 04:56 PM
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Hey guys sorry to be the one to post another topic on lift kits/ levelling kits etc....

I have an 07 Sahara stock with 80,000

Finally looking to upgrade a few things

I would like to get either the KMC Crank or KMC Addict Tires with Nitto Trail Grapplers. I basically want my final product to look as such

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So basically what i am trying to ask is

1. Do i need a 2.5" levelling kit/lift kit
2. If anyone has these rim/tire combo, what tire spec do i order on the Nitto's .... e.g 255/75R17
Old 02-28-2013, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BWayne
Hey guys sorry to be the one to post another topic on lift kits/ levelling kits etc....

I have an 07 Sahara stock with 80,000

Finally looking to upgrade a few things

I would like to get either the KMC Crank or KMC Addict Tires with Nitto Trail Grapplers. I basically want my final product to look as such

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So basically what i am trying to ask is

1. Do i need a 2.5" levelling kit/lift kit
2. If anyone has these rim/tire combo, what tire spec do i order on the Nitto's .... e.g 255/75R17
looks to me like this JK in the pic doesn't have a lift. Those tires/wheels look like they'd rub, but to look just like that jeep, slap on the new wheels/tires and call it a day.

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Old 02-28-2013, 05:10 PM
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Call me crazy, but I believe that jeep is lowered on different springs. Looks like 18s on 33s, but there should be more space below the fenders.

Regardless that little room will rub on speed bumps and such.
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Looks more like twenties to me. With 33's. I'd say a lowjacker or whatever lowering kit.

It looks like it'd rub on a bit of speed bump going too fast.
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according to original picture post, rims are 20"
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So with that sidewall I'm calling them 33's the suspension looks to be lowered some how. Skyjacker and eibach both make kits to lower jeeps or you can get a sunburn on your neck and cut the coils.
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I think those are 20 inch wheels with 33in Nitro Mud Grapplers. In the trail Grappler I think it would be a 295/55? Has to be lowered, there us no way that's stock height. IMO this thing probably rides like hell. If your going large wheel and low clearance I would think more of a street able tire, even a Terra grappler if you want a more aggressive then radial tread. I wouldn't recommend any more then 18in wheels if you want to have an enjoyable ride unless your going to put at least 35s and a 2.5in lift on.
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Lolz at lowering a Jeep on 20" wheels.
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Sorry but that looks so out of place, especially on a Sahara Tan..... To each their own
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To answer your question all you need for 33's is a 1.5" leveling kit or just stock height and cut flares


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