Not to be that guy, but could I run 33" tires with a 2" lift + 1.25" body lift?

[RustyAutoholicGuy]

Hey TJers,

I'm looking at the next set of upgrades to my TJ after I get my current build wrapped up and I know I want to go to a slightly bigger lift and tires.

So I already have a 1.25" body lift on my TJ and I just installed Fox Shocks that are good for a 0-2" lift so my question is the following:

Can I run 33" tires with a 2" Lift and 1.25" body lift or do I need to just bite the bullet, replace my Fox shocks and go with a 3" lift so that with my 1.25" body lift I'll have the travel required for 33" tires?

If it helps I'm aiming more for an overlanding build than a serious rock-crawler/offroader build. I'm currently looking at getting a set of BF Goodrich K02 All Terrains and installing them on a set of Ravine 15" wheels that I'm hoping to pick up today.


Thanks
Grant

 

[AndyG]

Sbould be able to but wait on guys that have seen more than me to post.

 

[RustyAutoholicGuy]

Sbould be able to but wait on guys that have seen more than me to post.

Will do! Part of the reason I'm asking this question now is that my current build took so long because I didn't ask the correct questions from the start and it delayed my Jeep build for almost 18 months which just sucks, my fault but I'm not looking to make the same mistake again!

 

[primetime4]

This is what I am planning to do as well and do not expect any problems based on one or more of the following:

1. TJ Rubicons come stock with 31 inch tires and no lift. Adding over three inches should easily get you into a 33.
2. My 2 inch lift netted me closer to 2.5 which is not unusual depending on the spring stiffness and weight.
3. I am currently running KO2s and these tires typically run small.
4. My wheels only have 3.75 inches of backspace so there should be no rub.

So I would say the only thing you have to worry about running 33s is #4 but that is nothing a few washers could not fix.

 

[Nick21]

You sure can, I ran mine on a 2.5" with 1.25" bl with 33" for a few years and never had any issues

I had a 2" OME springs with savvy 1.25" bl

 

[CodaMan]

You sure can. Make sure your bump stops are set correctly and you'll be good to go.

 

[DropTopDon]

With 2.5 inch suspension and 1.25 BL. I have a good amount of uptravel.

 

[DropTopDon]

You sure can. Make sure your bum stops are set correctly and you'll be good to go.

x2

 

[Mike_H]

No issues at all. It won't be a max flex type rig, but I ran that way for a few years (OME 2" springs with a 1.25" BL). Worked pretty well. Just gotta check the bump stops.

 

[RustyAutoholicGuy]

This is what I am planning to do as well and do not expect any problems based on one or more of the following:

1. TJ Rubicons come stock with 31 inch tires and no lift. Adding over three inches should easily get you into a 33.
2. My 2 inch lift netted me closer to 2.5 which is not unusual depending on the spring stiffness and weight.
3. I am currently running KO2s and these tires typically run small.
4. My wheels only have 3.75 inches of backspace so there should be no rub.

So I would say the only thing you have to worry about running 33s is #4 but that is nothing a few washers could not fix.

SO for #4 would that be a concern with 10.5 wide tires? Also does anyone know what the backspacing on Ravine wheels are?

You sure can. Make sure your bum stops are set correctly and you'll be good to go.

I need to look up on here how to adjust my bump stops, I know it's something that I will need to look at but I have not done, been to busy getting my diesel swap done.

No issues at all. It won't be a max flex type rig, but I ran that way for a few years (OME 2" springs with a 1.25" BL). Worked pretty well. Just gotta check the bump stops.

So you bring up another good question, what would be the best spring to go with? I do have a Right Hand Drive, but seeing as I'm not changing any of my steering, I think I can go with any springs I want, what would be the recommended brand of springs I should be looking at? I know Old Man Emu is a brand I have used in the past and enjoyed but I'm wondering if there is a progressive spring that might work better for an overland build?

Thank you so much for all the feedback!
-Grant

 

[Vasq]

SO for #4 would that be a concern with 10.5 wide tires? Also does anyone know what the backspacing on Ravine wheels are?

I wanna say they're the factory 5" BS.

So you bring up another good question, what would be the best spring to go with? I do have a Right Hand Drive, but seeing as I'm not changing any of my steering, I think I can go with any springs I want, what would be the recommended brand of springs I should be looking at? I know Old Man Emu is a brand I have used in the past and enjoyed but I'm wondering if there is a progressive spring that might work better for an overland build?

OME would probably be a solid choice. I've read that the savvy 3" spring nets a little over 2.5"

 

[Chris]

You could be that guy who runs 33" tires on no lift. That's the route I'd go

 

[Rubicon88]

Yes you can but why not go to a 2.5" spring instead of a 2"?

 

[Rubicon88]

You could be that guy who runs 33" tires on no lift. That's the route I'd go

X2...nothing screams sexy like a wheel well jammed full with tire

 

[RustyAutoholicGuy]

You could be that guy who runs 33" tires on no lift. That's the route I'd go

Yes you can but why not go to a 2.5" spring instead of a 2"?

I'm trying to keep my Fox Shocks which are for a 0-2" Lift which is why I'm trying to keep to a 2" Spring Lift.

 

[jjvw]

1.25" body plus 2.5" spring is the bare minimum for 33s. If the shocks are the right length.

 

[Chris]

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I'm trying to keep my Fox Shocks which are for a 0-2" Lift which is why I'm trying to keep to a 2" Spring Lift.

I hear ya

I'd do some suspension cycling and measure the shocks compressed length, etc., then assess from there.

 

[Mobusaki]

Yep that + proper bumpstop lengths will work fine. You may need to lower your transfercase or get a SYE, but probably not.

 

[Chris]

1.25" body plus 2.5" spring is the bare minimum for 33s. If the shocks are the right length.

But, but, but...LCoG!

 

[RustyAutoholicGuy]

Yep that + proper bumpstop lengths will work fine. You may need to lower your transfercase or get a SYE, but probably not.

YEAH that isn't going to be a problem, I already have adjustable upper and lower control arms and my rear driveshaft with my new transmission/transfer case is going to be something like 19" inches long. My NP231, which already has a super short SYE installed, is basically where the stock manual transmission shift comes through the floor