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What size liftkit should i get ?

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Old 01-15-2014, 10:50 AM
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Hey guys wondering what size lift i should get for my jeep which had 32 cooper all terrains ! What size lift would not make them look to small but also provide cleareance? So help me out ! Thanks
Old 01-15-2014, 11:00 AM
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I ran a 2.5" BB with 32s before jumping up to 35s. The 32s did look a little small but it wasn't horrible looking. A leveling kit would work great for you if you're not looking at running bigger tires than 32s
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I don't think you want anything more then 2 inches. 32" with 1.5-2" looks ok and gives plenty of clearance.
top one has 2" and 32" and bottom is 1.5" and 32"



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Old 01-15-2014, 11:38 AM
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Factory tires on the sahara and rubicon are 32". You don't need any lift. Depending on the width of the tire you might need wheel adapters.
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Originally Posted by meep97
I ran a 2.5" BB with 32s before jumping up to 35s. The 32s did look a little small but it wasn't horrible looking. A leveling kit would work great for you if you're not looking at running bigger tires than 32s
I plan to run bigger tires in the future so in ur opinion should i get the lift ? Or na ?
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Originally Posted by fields0407
I plan to run bigger tires in the future so in ur opinion should i get the lift ? Or na ?
Only you can answer that question.

You don't NEED a lift to clear bigger tires. You can run 37s at stock height, all it takes is a little bit more planning and a lot more trimming.

You need to figure out why you're wanting to lift. Is it for looks? Belly clearance? Bigger tires?

A jeep with a 4" lift and 37s isn't necessary going to out perform a jeep with 2.5" lift and 37s.
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Like said before, you need to figure out what you want to do with the vehicle and what size tires you would want to run in the future. Rock Krawler recently released a line of 1.5" kits that you might take some interest in. If you need any help feel free to shoot us a pm. We can give you a great deal on parts for whichever route you decide to go.
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You don't need a lift to run these tires. Stock suspension will give you the right space to run these no problem(rubbing). If your looking for a better look with 32s try getting a leveling kit.

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Flat fenders will give you the look of about a 4" lift as well without touching the suspension.
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What jeep-pride said.

Leveling kit would be ideal if you staying with the 32" tires. Its ideal to run 35" with 2.5" lift.


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