[STW]

Originally Posted by IslandTJ

Nice, I noticed you kept the stock rims. Any rubbing with the 33s? Or do you think you'll need a wheel spacer?

I have the same stock Grizzly wheels, no spacer, and 33x10.5 ATkos and get some rubbing on the lower control arms as full lock. Added a washer to the steering stops to cure that, and still deciding whether I'm ok with it. I'd like the full turning radius back, but I like having stock backspacing too. I know most don't want to keep stock backspacing, but it's good for the bearings, keeps the tire tucked under stock flares, keeps the stance narrow which is important for a few spots in my trails and is a big deal in my garage. Narrow stance also looks better to me, if that matters, although most here seem to prefer the wide stance look. For me it's a matter of seeing whether the slight loss of turning radius becomes a problem on the trail. So far, and more than a year later I prefer this set up with stock backspacing.

[The27Jeenyus]

looks tight man, thats what im looking to do when my checks come in. im glad i got to see what the stock rims look like with better tires.

[dogbluedrummer]

Front shot


Front shot passenger side


Front shot driver side


Quartering shot


Rear shot


Passenger side control arm clearance at full turn.


Passenger shot of 2.25" spacer.


Driver side control arm clearance at full turn.


Side shot - my favorite!!

[TJ Flexer]

Your rig is looking mighty fine. I do have one suggestion "take it or leave it" Whats up with the running boards those are free to get rid of. "just my opinion" NICE JEEP

[ricky_vallee2]

Nice Jeep! Thats exactly what I'm in the process of doing right now. Nice to see what itll look like especially cuz your's is the same color. I just put my 2.25" bb in this weekend with the skyjacker hydros. Hopefully ill have the money for the bl/mml soon and then 33s. but im leaning more to the mtz's.

[JEEP97TJ]

That looks really good. I like the 33x10.5's, that'll be my next set of tires. Looks like you have the perfect amount of lift for the tires. Nice Jeep

[chuckv68]

Looks good... Wish we had license plates like yours in Texas.

[Hopper_]

looks nice

one question: Did the RE track-bar relocation bracket push your axle too far to the passenger's side, or the driver's side by 1/8"? Pics of the ground upper mount? I'm having issues with the Sahara in my sig; the wimpy relocation mount the PO put on has broken, and I'm looking to correct that...

[grogie]

Dogblue, I just showed this thread to my wife. She said it looks good! And reminded me how good it feels to have our tax refund sitting in savings.

Enjoy! I'm jealous.

[ThomasW]

Man, I love the tall look. 33x10.5's look fantastic. Definitely wanting a 2'' BB on top of my 3'' lift after I get some 33's.

[will04wrangler]

Man I'm running those tires too and I love em. 33x10.5 is an awesome tire size for a Wrangler.

[will04wrangler]

Might wanna check the seal where your front drive shaft runs into your differential housing.

[actiondan]

Originally Posted by dogbluedrummer

Gets 14.8 mpg

What did you get before the build?

[grogie]

I do have to add that I love the narrow look that 33x10.5's give. How is stability on the highway?

I've thought about going with 32x10.5x16 with just a 2" BB.

[dogbluedrummer]

Originally Posted by will04wrangler

Might wanna check the seal where your front drive shaft runs into your differential housing.

On my list of repairs: front and rear pinion seals, rear main seal, new carrier bearings in D30, new radiator at some point.