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2"coil spacers and 33" tires on stock TJ? Tips

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#1 ·
So I was wondering if 2" or 2.25" coil spacers and 33" tires would be ok for my TJ. Won't be doing any off road just daily driving. Any tips or extra stuff that I have to do to get this set up to work?
 
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Most people will come here and say something cocky like "USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION" and they'd be right. But to answer your question, provided your profile is accurate, 33s are a TERRIBLE choice for you if you just want the look. 3.07s with the 3spd auto will flat out suck. As for fitment, add a 1.25 BL to your 2-2.25" budget boost and they will clear just fine if bumpstopped for essentially no up travel. I personally would stick to 31's on a 2" BB and retain some drivability and MPG.
 
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samuraisavr said:
Most people will come here and say something cocky like "USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION" and they'd be right. But to answer your question, provided your profile is accurate, 33s are a TERRIBLE choice for you if you just want the look. 3.07s with the 3spd auto will flat out suck. As for fitment, add a 1.25 BL to your 2-2.25" budget boost and they will clear just fine if bumpstopped for essentially no up travel. I personally would stick to 31's on a 2" BB and retain some drivability and MPG.
X2 on what was said. Only thing I'll add is about the wheels you'll be running. If you're dead set on running 33s on stock wheels those usually don't have enough back spacing. You'll want to look into a narrow 33 like a 10.50, wheel spacers, or aftermarket wheels. Some people say they've run 4" BS and it works for them. I guess it all depends on the set up. I've run AR- 23 wheels with 3.75" BS on 33x12.50x15 with a 2" spacer lift, and 1" BL. I never discoed the front end with that set up because I knew I'd probably be into the fenders if I did.
 
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Normally 2" to 3" suspension lift, and a small body lift.
Regear to 4.10, or find used 4cyl jeep axles already geared to 4.10.
With 3.07 gears, and an automatic trans, it will b a total dog on 33s

For a cheap lift look at zone or bds.
For good stuff look at currie savvy or ome.
 
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joe_jeep said:
Normally 2" to 3" suspension lift, and a small body lift. Regear to 4.10, or find used 4cyl jeep axles already geared to 4.10. With 3.07 gears, and an automatic trans, it will b a total dog on 33s For a cheap lift look at zone or bds. For good stuff look at currie savvy or ome.
I have a 2in lift and 33s with 3.07 gears, it's a struggle to do 55 driving through the country side.
 

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How does it do on the road? I'd mostly drive it on highways and regular streets. Just for school and work. I am thinking of a suspension lift and everything that goes along with that but that'll have to wait until next summer around July. For now if possible I want the 2" lift and the 33"s. If not I'll have to stick with 31"s I just want to give my TJ some attitude. It's stuck with 28" right now, not a decent look for this type of ride lol
 
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Vtx9 said:
How does it do on the road? I'd mostly drive it on highways and regular streets. Just for school and work. I am thinking of a suspension lift and everything that goes along with that but that'll have to wait until next summer around July. For now if possible I want the 2" lift and the 33"s. If not I'll have to stick with 31"s I just want to give my TJ some attitude. It's stuck with 28" right now, not a decent look for this type of ride lol
Not bad at all, still need a track bar bracket to center the front axle. The off center is causing a slight rub on the fender at full turn to the right. Besides that highway speeds suck with 3.07s. I would not try and run it this way with out trimming flares/fenders though.
 
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roughknight69 said:
Not bad at all, still need a track bar bracket to center the front axle. The off center is causing a slight rub on the fender at full turn to the right. Besides that highway speeds suck with 3.07s. I would not try and run it this way with out trimming flares/fenders though.
FYI if you center just the front axle then you won't track straight. As it is if you take a peek at your axles now, they're both shifted opposite ways. You may want to just put a washer or two on your steering stops until you change both front and rear track bars. To the OP, shocks make a big difference on any lift. My first lift was a 2" RE BB, and the ride absolutely sucked!!! I ended up finding out after I installed it that the shocks I got with the kit were total garbage. One actually failed within two months!!
 
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Rubikahn said:
FYI if you center just the front axle then you won't track straight. As it is if you take a peek at your axles now, they're both shifted opposite ways. You may want to just put a washer or two on your steering stops until you change both front and rear track bars. To the OP, shocks make a big difference on any lift. My first lift was a 2" RE BB, and the ride absolutely sucked!!! I ended up finding out after I installed it that the shocks I got with the kit were total garbage. One actually failed within two months!!
I'll be doing both when I align them. :thumbsup:
 
#19 ·
The axles being sligtly off center has no affect on drivability, handling or tire wear. The two axles are still parallel with each other. A 2" lift is only going to move the axles 1/2 - 3/4" Unless it causes rubbing issues, it is not necessary to center them. (there is nothing an alignment shop can do about this. You need to relocate the track bar or get an adjustable. The only thing that can be aligned is the toe and you can do that yourself)
 
#18 ·
Wheelin98TJ said:
If you are referring to the axles not being inline with each other, its going to be closer with the front centered vs. the front not being centered.
If they're offsetting each other because they're sticking out in different directions the jeep would still track true. If one of the axles is moved back to center wouldn't that change how it tracks down the road? At least that's how I always understood it. What am I missing?
 
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Neil F. said:
The axles being sligtly off center has no affect on drivability, handling or tire wear. The two axles are still parallel with each other. A 2" lift is only going to move the axles 1/2 - 3/4" Unless it causes rubbing issues, it is not necessary to center them. (there is nothing an alignment shop can do about this. You need to relocate the track bar or get an adjustable. The only thing that can be aligned is the toe and you can do that yourself)
Should of said center the axles, I know an alignment won't change anything like that. :rofl: this is only temporary until I'm cloaked on 35s, all new everything with a tt and 8.8 in the rear (which I just picked up) just patiently waiting until tax return :pout:
 
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