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Old 09-16-2009, 03:03 AM   #1
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2" lift with 33's

Is it possible to run 33's with a 2 inch lift. (coils and shocks, not spacers) Would it still rub with tube fenders? I want to avoid a larger lift because of ride quality and cant afford a long arm. I searched but couldnt find any 2 inch lifts with 33's.

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Old 09-16-2009, 03:27 AM   #2
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Yes you can, but you'll need wheel spacers or after market wheels with about 3.75'' to 4'' BS. If you go with a 33x10.50 you'll be fine. Got a freind with 33's and a BB.
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Old 09-16-2009, 03:31 AM   #3
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I have wheels with 3.75 BS I believe. You don't think 33x12.50 is possible?
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Old 09-16-2009, 03:34 AM   #4
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33s are possible even compelely stock.

However stock, bumps suck. And with only 2'' of lift, then off roading is still not very possible. Ask me how I know.
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Old 09-16-2009, 03:40 AM   #5
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I thought it would work out alright, I have 31's now and they do not rub. Going to a 33 would only add 1 more inch to the top of the tire. Maybe some bumpstop adjustments and trimming. Am I right?
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Old 09-16-2009, 03:49 AM   #6
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I have wheels with 3.75 BS I believe. You don't think 33x12.50 is possible?
yes they will fit fine I was assuming you had stock wheels.
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Old 09-16-2009, 03:58 AM   #7
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It's possible but it won't look good and you will have very little ability to flex unless you have "high clearance" tube flares.

There's A LOT of suspension kits and suspension / BL kit combos out there that will get you enough clearance for 33s w/out sacrificing ride quality and w/out replacing arms... and not expensive! Unless you already have the tube flares you'll end up spending more on them then some of the lift kits that are out there. I would go at least 2.5" of lift for 33s if you go with the high clearance tube flares... or at least 3" of lift w/out the high clearance flares.

Some popular kits / combos are....

- OME 2.5" suspension lift w/ JKS or RC 1.25" BL and 1" MML
- RC 2.5" suspension lift w/ RC 1.25" BL and 1" MML
- RC 3.25" suspension lift
- BDS 3" suspension lift

It's better to think "what's practical" vs "what's possible"

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Old 09-16-2009, 04:16 AM   #8
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Throw on a Permormance Accessories BL for under $100 for added clearance.
2" lift with 33x10.50's.

2" lift and BL with 33x12.50's.
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Old 09-16-2009, 05:12 AM   #9
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to me it is pushing it. you might need some sawzalling in the rear wheel wells.
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Old 09-16-2009, 05:40 AM   #10
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you be the judge.... 33/10.5 x 15 no lift only trimmed front flairs

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Old 09-16-2009, 07:23 AM   #11
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2" lift and BL with 33x12.50's.
Dammit, now ur putting Ideas in my head....

How much can u flex like this though??
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Old 09-16-2009, 07:30 AM   #12
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You can always go the mudb8 way and do a DIY Highline Mod...
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Old 09-16-2009, 08:51 AM   #13
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I ran 33x12.50x15s on 3.75 backspaced AR rims on a stock '01 Sport for while. They didn't rub on the control arms and didn't rub fenders or flares going over even the worst bumps. However, when it flexed: forget about it. Super stuffage.

I added a 2" BL, and it looked much more proportional and definitely gave it more room to flex. *Might* could get by offroad if I didn't disco. Still wasn't really enough though probably.

(This go-round I'm going with a smallish suspension lift and 1"BL/MML.)

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Old 09-16-2009, 09:00 AM   #14
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look up "zoneoffroad.com" they have wallet friendly lift kits and my two inch spacer is awesome, about to get the four inch
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Old 09-16-2009, 09:23 AM   #15
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Just get a RC 2.5 lift and jks 1.25 BL with 1"mml, best way to clear them 33's nicely, plus theres a bunch of people that have pics of that set up. Some even run 35's with that set up
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