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2008 JK Sahara suspension question

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Old 03-18-2009, 10:14 AM
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Can someone tell me what the biggest tire I can run on stock suspension on 2008 Sahara 2 door with tow package a 3:73 gearing without doing a lift? I was thinking of running 15x8 Cragar soft 8's with 33/12.5/R15 and if I had to I would do a 2" BB lift. Any info or tips would be great.
Old 03-20-2009, 09:03 AM
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If you are trying to get away with the smallest lift and don't off road, then no lift is necessary. If you want to off road, I would recommend at least a 2 inch. If you have a 2 dr, I hear a 3" lift w/33" tires look good.
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The biggest tire you will fit on stock will be a 33" but will be dependent on width of the tire and BS of your wheels. If you want a 33x12.5 you should have a 4.5" to 5" BS on your rims. If you want to off-road a little I would recommend a 2" BB it will help clear the 12.5 tire under the rear fender flare.

Here is a photo of our JK with 33x12.5R17 Cooper STT's stock....and I had zero issues with rubbing lock to lock just had issues off-roading with the rear stock fenders the tires would rub when flexing.

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With a 2" budget boost with shocks helped with the clearance of the fenders off-roading.

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Old 03-20-2009, 04:21 PM
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Thanks for the photo's that's the same type of setup I want on my JK.



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