Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

Coil lift for 33's......???

Thread Tools
 
Old Jun 18, 2011 | 03:27 AM
  #1  
JWSU08's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
From: Greensboro, NC
Default Coil lift for 33's......???

What do you guys think is the best coil lift to run 33's on as a daily driver, or what are you running your 33's on??? There are so many choices out there that I am truely having hard time trying to figure out what I want and make a decision. A couple that I am thinking about are:

Rough Country 2.5 Coil w/shocks http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_jk_2perf.html

TeraFlex 2.5 Coil http://www.quadratec.com/products/16190_2500_07.htm

Old Man Emu 2" Coil http://www.quadratec.com/products/16090_02X_PG.htm

Skyjacker 2.5 Coil http://www.quadratec.com/products/16117_100X_PG.htm

Price wise they are all close, 350-750 range.

Thanks for the input/advice...........
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2011 | 03:45 AM
  #2  
CPC1's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
From: Beirut, Lebanon
Default

Most coil lifts would give you more than 2.5" lift, something around 3, 3.5". IMO this amount of lift is way too much for 33's, you will need at least 35's.
I think this should be more than enough to run 33's if you're insisting on a coil lift: http://www.quadratec.com/products/16190_1101_07.htm
You'll be saving some $$$ for other mods, Plus teraflex are known for their superior quality.
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2011 | 03:47 AM
  #3  
sacdaddy03's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 989
Likes: 0
From: Franklinton, Louisiana
Default

OME & TeraFlex are both big hitters & both are capable of fitting 35's...So if wheel gap is important might want to look at more options if your set on 33's. Lot a people run 33's with no lift & wheel spacers or proper backspacing wheels. WOL has a great writeup & pictures of the OME w/ 33's.
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2011 | 03:51 AM
  #4  
orfanidisnikolaos's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
From: Athens,Greece
Default

I have the OME 2" coil lift with the nitrocharger shocks and I am very happy with it.... It gave me around 2.5" of lift though.....
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2011 | 03:59 AM
  #5  
JWSU08's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
From: Greensboro, NC
Default

Thanks for the replys so far. I have wondered how much lift I would actually be gaining with a 2-2.5 coil lift for 33's. I dont have any intentions at this time to go with 35's. I know theres a slew of spacer kits avail. but would like to replace my coils and shocks, i have 60K plus on my jku. An theres a chance I may add aftermarket bumpers front and rear evenutally. So Im really wanting to go with coils but want to make sure I have that nice flow with 33's. Dont want there to be to much room in there if ya know what i mean. Thanks for the input so far.....
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2011 | 04:08 AM
  #6  
sacdaddy03's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 989
Likes: 0
From: Franklinton, Louisiana
Default

Here is a link for the OME HD Lift from WOL & 33's...Wheel gap is pretty big
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up

Maybe check out the OME Light Duty and when you do get the bumpers, all you have to do is swap out the coils.
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2011 | 07:23 AM
  #7  
4play's Avatar
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: Avondale, AZ
Default

I installed an OME 2" with sport shocks yesterday to replace a Skyjacker lift that was way too harsh for our use. The difference is night & day. If you're running stock bumpers & no winch the standard springs are perfect, if you have the heavy bumpers go with the HD springs. Mine already had 2" bumpstops & I left them in place to keep from rubbing the 33's. Very nice ride
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Jun 18, 2011 | 06:13 PM
  #8  
JWSU08's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
From: Greensboro, NC
Default

Originally Posted by 4play
I installed an OME 2" with sport shocks yesterday to replace a Skyjacker lift that was way too harsh for our use. The difference is night & day. If you're running stock bumpers & no winch the standard springs are perfect, if you have the heavy bumpers go with the HD springs. Mine already had 2" bumpstops & I left them in place to keep from rubbing the 33's. Very nice ride
4play, do you have any pics your could post or send me??? How does that OME 2" sit in the fenders with your 33's?? Thanks
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2011 | 06:21 PM
  #9  
4play's Avatar
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: Avondale, AZ
Default

Originally Posted by JWSU08
4play, do you have any pics your could post or send me??? How does that OME 2" sit in the fenders with your 33's?? Thanks
I posted a pic here, I have ~7" front & rear with no leveling kit from the fender lip to the top of the tires

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...98#post2354598
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2011 | 06:35 PM
  #10  
Grognard's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 499
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio, TX
Default TF 2.5" Lift

I have a TF 2.5" lift with 33s and couldn't be happier.



I would go with the TF or OME kits. Better quality
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:56 AM.