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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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Here is the way my jeep sits right now... about 3" lift with 33s

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I just bought bushwacker flats for it but i can decide if i want to put them on or not now...

I dont want it to look too funny, i am going to up the tire size to 35 probably next year since the tires are still great and full of rubber...

Question is:

Should i just keep it as is and not change the flares or change the flares... i can't find a picture of 3" lift with bushwacker and 33s anywhere..

Please give me some opinions...

Thanks!
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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Anyone...? thoughts?
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 10:12 AM
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With 3" lift, 33's, and flat fenders it might look a little "goofy"; too much room in the wheel wells, IMO... If you're worried about room for articulation, with the 33's I still had a good 1.5"-2" between the tire and rubbing anywhere at full flex, haven't tested the 35's yet and probably won't until I install my new lift (it came in today!) Here are some pics for comparison...

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I had the same sort of questions and after looking at 3.5" vs. 2.5" lift with flatties and 35's I decided to go with RK 2.5" Max Travel (might be adding 1/2" spacer to alleviate what will be lost with front/rear bumpers, tire carrier, and sliders).

Hope this helps.

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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Wads13
With 3" lift, 33's, and flat fenders it might look a little "goofy"; too much room in the wheel wells, IMO... If you're worried about room for articulation, with the 33's I still had a good 1.5"-2" between the tire and rubbing anywhere at full flex, haven't tested the 35's yet and probably won't until I install my new lift (it came in today!) Here are some pics for comparison...

2.5" coil spacer, 33's, and stock chopped flatties:
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2.5" coil spacer, 35's and stock chopped flatties:
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I had the same sort of questions and after looking at 3.5" vs. 2.5" lift with flatties and 35's I decided to go with RK 2.5" Max Travel (might be adding 1/2" spacer to alleviate what will be lost with front/rear bumpers, tire carrier, and sliders).

Hope this helps.

Thats what i'm worried about that the tire will look funny and small... i'm stuck with these for at least a year or two.

Thanks for the input and great looking jeep!
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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Yeah i'm in your same boat...kinda.

I have a 3.5 inch lift with 35s but I dont want to get the fenders because it will look to funny(to much space). So I'm going to wait until I get my 37s.
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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I just bought these before even thinking about how much space will be... i guess these might have to go... this sux. the other thing is that i dont want to go much bigger... 35s maybe but i geared up to 4:10 specifically for the 33s...
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MotiCross
I just bought these before even thinking about how much space will be... i guess these might have to go... this sux. the other thing is that i dont want to go much bigger... 35s maybe but i geared up to 4:10 specifically for the 33s...
3", Bushwackers, and 33's will cause your tires to look very small.
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MrDillClinton
3", Bushwackers, and 33's will cause your tires to look very small.
Anyone wants to buy used bushwackers?? lol
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MotiCross
Anyone wants to buy used bushwackers?? lol
How much? Also, are the market lights working and all that?
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MrDillClinton
How much? Also, are the market lights working and all that?
i just started a for sale thread. i'm gonna sell for $300, lights working, all hardware included.
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