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33's with 3" lift?

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Old 03-31-2011 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by PAwrangler08
now I know I definitely want a 3" lift. however i'm stuck between RC and TF. RC is $500 where TF is $1025. I also want to be sure I don't have to replace my DS or drop my transfer case. Any suggestions on RC or TF anyone?

JMO however, I think you will find a big following for the TF and for good reason. Another excellent choice would be the 3" HD OME lift from Northridge....either way you can't go wrong. I would recommend getting an Adj front trackbar with the TF lift though if you don't pick a kit that already has it.
Old 03-31-2011 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by PAwrangler08
now I know I definitely want a 3" lift. however i'm stuck between RC and TF. RC is $500 where TF is $1025. I also want to be sure I don't have to replace my DS or drop my transfer case. Any suggestions on RC or TF anyone?
Also, I forgot to mention. Your profile states you have a 6-speed. You should be fine with your current DS. It's the folks with auto trannies that have clearance issues.
Old 03-31-2011 | 03:59 PM
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i want the teraflex 3" with shocks. but its so much money i need money for supporting mods as well.
Old 03-31-2011 | 04:09 PM
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I think the JK's posted in here lifted on 33's look pretty good..
Old 03-31-2011 | 04:11 PM
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I think the JK's posted in here lifted on 33's look pretty good..
oh look who popped their head in lol
Old 03-31-2011 | 04:37 PM
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Has anyone regeared with 33s? My 265s are done so I'm going to 285/16, maybe 295/16. Considering the regear becuase I pull a 3500lbs popup for camping in the summer, and the mountains in northern AZ get a little steep.
Old 03-31-2011 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by chknkatsu

oh look who popped their head in lol
Lol. I saw you got your gussets and stuff, nice man. Things get expensive fast when you mod these things too. Only difference between this and your VW is that you don't have to look out for potholes. I'd go for the TF 2.5" coil lift with shocks if I were you. I think it nets around 3" of lift.

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Old 03-31-2011 | 04:49 PM
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I've been really pleased with my Procomp 2.5". I did have to spend extra to get an adjustable track bar and front LCA because I added a 1" spacer to level the front.
Old 03-31-2011 | 05:12 PM
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For all the guys running 35's on TF 2.5 budget boost. Are you running Sway Bar Disconnects or not? I just think that running the larger tires with minimal lift just doesn't leave much room. Especially if you run sway bar disco's.
Old 03-31-2011 | 05:35 PM
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now.. im not the biggest expert.. but i made an attempt to get with people who know exactly what they are doing when putting lifts on. You need to really take a lot of things into consideration before buying a lift and throwing it on your jeep. Is it your daily driver? are you going to wheel with it? if so, how hard? are you going to disconnect? how big of tires are you going to run and possibly in the future? are you going to add anything else that may weigh the front of back down? is gas mileage a huge concern to you? Will you be towing anything with your jeep and how big of a concern is a loss in power? etc etc...

i would answer all of those questions before you buy a lift to save you money in the short and long run.



I installed a rough country 2.5" lift to run with 33"s. It is my daily driver and i do wheel with it. Not as hard as I'd like to, but not until i have another vehicle. When I wheel I do disconnect and have some slight rubbing. The 33's are new so to remedy this im going to put on an 1.25" body lift as well. I also have a front tube bumper with winch mount so my lift isnt exactly as marketed.



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