Okay so heres the scoop, i am new and i was a chevy guy gone jeep so this is all to new. I got my 2013 jeep and ofcourse i want to use it... Use use it lol my warrenty doesnt cover my trans tcase if i have a lift. I wanted to do a 3.5 on 33's.
my question is has anyone had there trans etc blow from a small lift like that? Any real problems? I do use it as a daily.. And a wheeler bad combo but what can i say i got this beauty for a reason! Any advice would be great!

 

3.5 inches is a lot of lift for 33's. That size lift it better suited for 35-37. That said I run a 3.5 with 35's and do not have any problems and it is my daily driver. I use it 2-4 times per month offroad and I disconnect my swaybar so my drive shaft it possible short lived. We shall find out

 

Congrats on your recent purchase & welcome to the forum!


You shouldn't have any problems running 33s w/3.5" lift. I am running 35s w/2.5" lift and have no issues whatsoever.

 

Has said before 3.5" lift with 33's is going took really odd and there is a lot more roll over potential. I would say 2.5" lift max with 33's. I'm running the AEV 2.5" with 34's and its not to bad. I personally think 35's woukd look better. I netted at least 3" or more out if it. A lot of the time you will becuase they have to advertise it that way for legal issues.

 

Agreed that 3.5" is too much for 33" tires. You'd have to look into other additions such as driveshafts as well. Stay at 2.5" for 33" tires, 3.5" for 35" tires. Don't forget to armor your undercarriage (EVO Protek) if you plan on off roading and are worried about your warranty. Just find a mod friendly dealer to do your service work. Strengthen your front axle with gussets and sleeves (Nitro) so you don't bend it with the heavy tires too! Your transmission will be fine as long as you use an AEV Procal to reset your shift points. The new 5spd auto's are built/designed by Mercedes and are pretty bullet proof. I've never heard of any transfer case issues unless you're running 38"+ tires. Northridge4x4 will be your friend in helping build your Jeep, very knowledgeable staff and great prices.

 

Wow you guys!! Responses are great! Thank you for the advice i wasnt sure as to what would be good to run thats why im here! And stayin lol. If you guys say 2.5 with 33"s the. Thst what itll be! As for protection ive already been searching since our first run! I cant thank everyone enough nothing like chevy forums thats forsure!.

 

Here is mine with a 2.5" Teraflex budget boost and 33" tires. Good luck and welcome.

 

Spend a few minutes in the faq's at the top of this modified area. They will answer some questions, and you should come away with a dozen others you hadn't thought to ask before.

 

Yes sorry ive been all ovee looking at everything getting ideas an so on, much happier being a jeep owner. No more tahoes! Lol

 

Your jeep looks beautiful! Ive so far been on rugged ridge skyjacker and ebay looking ar jeep stuff. So far my only mod is my tools and i mounted a axe on the roll bar with these cool straps i got from the dollar store lol