44 years old, don't want to much lift, but want to run 33"
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I know there are a thousand lift posts but I have a question. I don't want 3 or 4 inches of lift, but I'd like to run 33" tires. My new-to-me Jeep is my only vehicle, and I don't want the ladies to have too much trouble getting in it. I have a 2009 Wrangler X with P245/75/R16 tires. I'd also don't want to have to change drive shafts and all that, if possible. Thanks.
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You should be able to run 33" tires without any lift and very little if any rubbing. You could also get a leveling kit, like the Off Road Evolution 1.5" leveling kit. That should give you all the room you need for 33" tires without rubbing.
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You can run 33's with no life if that's what you want. I am doing so right now waiting on my lift. If you do want a lift but just for looks you may want to try a budget boost 2 inches maybe. That will help with 33's if you want to do some light 4 wheeling
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Hey Clay,
Check out Teraflex leveling kit. Raises the front 2" and the rear 1". Search forum for threads with 33's. I plan on installing JKU springs and leveling kit. I currently run 255/75/17 BFG factory Rubi wheels and tires.
Check out Teraflex leveling kit. Raises the front 2" and the rear 1". Search forum for threads with 33's. I plan on installing JKU springs and leveling kit. I currently run 255/75/17 BFG factory Rubi wheels and tires.
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With flat or trimmed fenders you won't need to lift at all. What kind of off roadin ya do? If none, you could do 33"'s w/o a lift. I ran my 4 door like this for a while, ( with aftermarket rims ) and only rubbed when I gassed it a bit in reverse. I rubbed on the air dam, which could also be trimmed. A leveling kit might be what your after. They lift just the front or the whole thing 1/2"-2 1/2". You won't need to change your driveshaft. Check out the thread " show your 33's ". People will often list what lift they got.
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I am running 33" tires on my JK with a 2.5" lift. You can run 33" tires without a lift... but I think a lift makes it look better, and wheel better. Plus... a 2.5" lift won't be too hard for the ladies to get into and they will like the bigger Jeep anyways
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