Clearance Questions: 37s on a 2.5" Coil Lift
12-04-2010, 07:59 AM
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Clearance Questions: 37s on a 2.5" Coil Lift
My original plan was 35s but I am leaning towards the 37s.
Current setup is 2.5" Teraflex coil lift (actual 3.5" F/3" R) but I plan on either adding a 1.25" body lift or coil spacers - maybe a combination of both. Will there be any fitment/clearance issues? After researching the threads I think the pinch seam may or may not need to be addressed but that’s about it. I do not want to cut my fenders. I plan on running the stock 18" wheels with 37x13.50 Toyo M/Ts. I don’t plan on buying the tires until spring so I still have some time to do further research but would appreciate any input. Also, I won’t lie, the Jeep is 95% street driven.
I am hoping I won’t need to address the driveshafts yet either...
Here is a pic as of now:
Current setup is 2.5" Teraflex coil lift (actual 3.5" F/3" R) but I plan on either adding a 1.25" body lift or coil spacers - maybe a combination of both. Will there be any fitment/clearance issues? After researching the threads I think the pinch seam may or may not need to be addressed but that’s about it. I do not want to cut my fenders. I plan on running the stock 18" wheels with 37x13.50 Toyo M/Ts. I don’t plan on buying the tires until spring so I still have some time to do further research but would appreciate any input. Also, I won’t lie, the Jeep is 95% street driven.
I am hoping I won’t need to address the driveshafts yet either...
Here is a pic as of now:
12-04-2010, 08:02 AM
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13.5" wide tires may have an issue on the stock rims. Most tire store guidelines limit the width on stock rims to about 11", but some will go to 12.5. I think 13.5 may be pushing it...
12-04-2010, 08:11 AM
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I have heard that as well but I thought I remember a few members running wider (12.5-13.5) tires on the stock 7.5" wide wheels and being okay. I do not do any major off roading so would this be okay on the street?
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A 12.5 is pushing it, so 13.5 would be pushing it plus some.....I guess it depends on how much fear you have of a tire coming off the bead at highway speeds. Even if it fits it would look like a big donut going down the road....I think tires that are too big for the rim look silly so I personally would change the wheel.
12-04-2010, 08:40 AM
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A 12.5 is pushing it, so 13.5 would be pushing it plus some.....I guess it depends on how much fear you have of a tire coming off the bead at highway speeds. Even if it fits it would look like a big donut going down the road....I think tires that are too big for the rim look silly so I personally would change the wheel.
Anyone running 13.5" wide tires on stock wheels?
12-04-2010, 08:51 AM
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Look at the specs on that tire. Recommended rim width range 8.5-11. Notice that they recommend 11", and not 8.5". Call around to you local shops and see if you can find one that will even mount them on the stock rims.
They also list overall treadwidth at 14"!! You will need significantly more than a 1.5" wheel spacer. Think about getting down to a 3.75 or lower backspace. Stock is 6.25, so a 2.5" wheel spacer at a minimum. (or plan on bringing in your steer stops to where you can barely turn...)
If you aren't willing to go to flat flares, you will need a ton of bump stop. (hit a bump, and you are riding on the stops)
The BL will be needed.
As far as driveshafts go, if you want to minimize the risk of replacement (or hold off as long as possible, anyway), don't add coil spacers. You are already pushing it at your current height. Keep an eye on at the tcase joint on both shafts, but the front is likely to go out first.
Overall, I think you have a bad plan going on there. But it's your jeep, good luck with it...
They also list overall treadwidth at 14"!! You will need significantly more than a 1.5" wheel spacer. Think about getting down to a 3.75 or lower backspace. Stock is 6.25, so a 2.5" wheel spacer at a minimum. (or plan on bringing in your steer stops to where you can barely turn...)
If you aren't willing to go to flat flares, you will need a ton of bump stop. (hit a bump, and you are riding on the stops)
The BL will be needed.
As far as driveshafts go, if you want to minimize the risk of replacement (or hold off as long as possible, anyway), don't add coil spacers. You are already pushing it at your current height. Keep an eye on at the tcase joint on both shafts, but the front is likely to go out first.
Overall, I think you have a bad plan going on there. But it's your jeep, good luck with it...
12-04-2010, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
Look at the specs on that tire. Recommended rim width range 8.5-11. Notice that they recommend 11", and not 8.5". Call around to you local shops and see if you can find one that will even mount them on the stock rims.
They also list overall treadwidth at 14"!! You will need significantly more than a 1.5" wheel spacer. Think about getting down to a 3.75 or lower backspace. Stock is 6.25, so a 2.5" wheel spacer at a minimum. (or plan on bringing in your steer stops to where you can barely turn...)
If you aren't willing to go to flat flares, you will need a ton of bump stop. (hit a bump, and you are riding on the stops)
The BL will be needed.
As far as driveshafts go, if you want to minimize the risk of replacement (or hold off as long as possible, anyway), don't add coil spacers. You are already pushing it at your current height. Keep an eye on at the tcase joint on both shafts, but the front is likely to go out first.
Overall, I think you have a bad plan going on there. But it's your jeep, good luck with it...
They also list overall treadwidth at 14"!! You will need significantly more than a 1.5" wheel spacer. Think about getting down to a 3.75 or lower backspace. Stock is 6.25, so a 2.5" wheel spacer at a minimum. (or plan on bringing in your steer stops to where you can barely turn...)
If you aren't willing to go to flat flares, you will need a ton of bump stop. (hit a bump, and you are riding on the stops)
The BL will be needed.
As far as driveshafts go, if you want to minimize the risk of replacement (or hold off as long as possible, anyway), don't add coil spacers. You are already pushing it at your current height. Keep an eye on at the tcase joint on both shafts, but the front is likely to go out first.
Overall, I think you have a bad plan going on there. But it's your jeep, good luck with it...