A stock TJ suspension works fine with 31" tires. That size tire comes standard on a Rubicon TJ which comes with a stock suspension height. A 32" tire only protrudes 1/2" taller upward from the axle than a 31" tire does so a 1" to 1.25" body lift gives more than enough additional room to accommodate 32" tires.
The added 11.5" width of 32x11.50 tires will be fine when the tires are mounted on aftermarket wheels which have reduced backspacing which moves the tire outward and away from the suspension.
A 2" spring spacer (Budget Boost) is about the same price as a body lift and will clear a 32 fine. It will look better and be more functional than a body lift, in my opinion.
Ya might have to throw in some washers to backspace the tire at full turn.
Not an 11.5" wide tire when mounted on an aftermarket wheel which will have reduced backspacing.Ya might have to throw in some washers to backspace the tire at full turn.
You would've really loved the Jeep I bought with 33s and NO lift. I was lucky to make it home on the 2 hour drive.I love how the wheels fill the whole wheel well.
You would've really loved the Jeep I bought with 33s and NO lift. I was lucky to make it home on the 2 hour drive.
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Not an 11.5" wide tire when mounted on an aftermarket wheel which will have reduced backspacing.
Typically 1.5" to 1.75" less than the backspacing on factory wheels.Interesting... I needed washers on a 10.5 tire.. stock wheels.
Guess the aftermarkets will have a really reduced backspacing.
I see a slight lean on the passenger side and I'm sure I would need to replace the springs.
That is why I went with a 2" suspension lift. My 18 year old 150k mile LJ needed new springs and shocks already anyway. Then I put 32x11.50 KOs on the stock rims (I'm cheap) and put a washer in the steering stops. Looks good, is good....for me at least. I'm new to this and not ready to spend the kind of money a lot of people put into their rigs.
For reference; I had 32s with a 2" BB and BL on my old 98'.
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Aftermarket wheels with 3.75" backspacing, which is probably the most common amount, will be fine. I would not add spacers. Sticking your wheels out too far will make it look like a skateboard.I agree, I'm gonna do new springs with a 1" lift and a 1.25" body lift which "should" give me enough room for 32's x 11.5 KO's... I'm going for the low but wide look. I may consider wheel spacers if needed. But I'm told if my wheels offset is correct I should be fine.
You would've really loved the Jeep I bought with 33s and NO lift. I was lucky to make it home on the 2 hour drive.
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The Boogieman has had way more than his fair share of some very nice clean TJs.So clean looking!
Aftermarket wheels with 3.75" backspacing, which is probably the most common amount, will be fine. I would not add spacers. Sticking
Aftermarket wheels with 3.75" backspacing, which is probably the most common amount, will be fine. I would not add spacers. Sticking your wheels out too far will make it look like a skateboard.
Aftermarket wheels with 3.75" backspacing, which is probably the most common amount, will be fine. I would not add spacers. Sticking your wheels out too far will make it look like a skateboard.