How to fit 33's with 3" lift

cardana24 · 04-03-2008, 03:56 PM

I tried searching but I could not get the search function to work like I wanted it to. Anyway. I have an 85 with a 3" rough country lift and I am running 31x10.5's currently but I would like to run 33's. I still have the stock fender flares and I would like to keep those if possible. What triming/other mods will I need to do to be able to run these tires with out rubbing. I do not do a ton of off roading so my suspenson rarely sees full flex, but I would like them to not rub in normal driving and mild off roading (i.e. the beach). Thanks for any advice.

Also will I be fine with a stock gear ratio in the rear running 33's.

mall_crawler · 04-03-2008, 04:02 PM

Bodywork by the Dewalt Brothers.

XJLI · 04-03-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mall_crawler

Bodywork by the Dewalt Brothers.

This man has his head on straight. I'd reckon he has many degrees from various universities all over the world.

dudeinatj · 04-03-2008, 04:18 PM

I run 33s on 2.25" of lift. I trimmed up front, out back, cut and folded the pinch seam inside the front fender. The only spot I rub for now is on the inside of the fender. This is only when I am turned at full lock and going over a decent sized bump while the sway bar is still connected. A BFH will take care of that.

**mecompco** · 04-03-2008, 04:32 PM

33x10.5s on ~3" of OME/JKS lift:

Trim and bumpstop the bejabbers out of your Jeep and there's no problems. You can reattache your flares, leave it flareless, or do the TJ flare thing.

traljnky · 04-03-2008, 07:18 PM

Dewalt is a good option but I have found a good grinder with a cutting disc works best . I prefer no flares, it"s easier to cut more off when I mangle it. Finally a BFH can fix most all clearance problems.

cardana24 · 04-03-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mecompco

33x10.5s on ~3" of OME/JKS lift:

Trim and bumpstop the bejabbers out of your Jeep and there's no problems. You can reattache your flares, leave it flareless, or do the TJ flare thing.

that's the look I am going for but I would like to put my flares back on. I would really like avoid any more lift but I would like bigger tires. I am guessing 33x10.5's would be less likely to rub, and I like the look of a skinnier tire better anyway. I have been looking at the 33x10.5's that super swamper makes.