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Whats a good lift for 33s?

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Old 03-09-2011, 05:12 PM
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Thanks echo that dose give me a great idea of what it will look like. Helps a ton!
Old 03-09-2011, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DirtyDee
You don't think 2.5" lift will be to big for 33s? B/c I think I might upgrade to 35s my next set of tires..
not at all. search for '33s' and you should be able to find pics of 33s on a 2.5" lift. It looks good.

Edit: ah echo, you beat me to it.
Old 03-09-2011, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DirtyDee
I plan on getting a front shrockworks bumper the same time i order my lift and tires. The one in this pic.
Awesome bumpers, but unless you can find one used plan on waiting a minimum of twelve weeks for a Shrockworks bumper. They're extremely backlogged on orders. There is a place in Texas that sells/stocks their stuff called Screamin Lizard Customs, but last I checked they were out of everything as well.

As far as the 33 vs. 35 thing. Some will say its a good in between (I used to be one of those) and some will say bite the bullet and go with the 35s, you'll want to after wishing you had (now one of those.) As far as lift, on 33s you don't need one really. 35s would take about 2" for light duty use. The backspacing of the rims is more critical than the height really, as is the tire width. You could also install flat flares and put 35s on with no lift (and maybe slight trimming to the rear pinch weld.) That would require aftermarket bumpers. 35s will make gearing issues more important as well.
Old 03-09-2011, 05:30 PM
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I have a 3" Teraflex with 18" XD Addict wheels, 33" Nitto Trail Grapplers - I love it. Tires stay just under the stock fenders.
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Old 03-09-2011, 06:22 PM
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2.5 inch rustys spring and shock, extended sway bar links and brake lines, 255/80r17 bfg km2s. works great for me (had to remove the rear inner fenders due to rubbing as i didnt want bump stop extensions)

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Old 03-09-2011, 06:29 PM
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Here she sits level
Old 03-09-2011, 07:15 PM
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Twelve weeks! Dang I was gunna order it next week! but I don't want to wait that long. But it's really the only bumper I like..
Old 03-09-2011, 07:17 PM
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2" is nice with 33's - RE BB with monoshocks








OR a 3" lift (OME HD Coil Spring Lift) is not terrible and gives you lots of room for flexing off-road and 35's!





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Old 03-09-2011, 07:37 PM
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33"s should fit with no problem, you shouldn't need a lift
Old 03-09-2011, 08:19 PM
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I want a lift tho, I plan on getting 35s sometime so I'm gunna go ahead and get something they will fit under.


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