Anyone running a 2 1/2" lift with 33 in tires? How the driving/ handling? Anyone have pictures of y'all's builds with this set up? Considering running this set on my 2000 Wrsngler.
Anyone running a 2.5 inch lift with 33 inch tires? Pics and opinions wanted!
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2.5" spring lift + 1.25" body lift and 1" motor mount lift. 33/10.5/ r15 BFG KO2s.
Excellent in both on road ride and off road performance.
Mine is JKS 2 inch with 1.5" body on 33's... The lift netted closer to 2.75 inches in front, and 2.5 in rear.
2" JKS springs- closer to 2 1/2"- 33x10.50x15's w 1" wheel spacer- swaybars connected... never rubs.
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2ish lift 1in body on 17x33 and in Dunwoody if you ever want a in person comparison. Server seems to be having pics issues. https://share.icloud.com/photos/037V_ALimijNFzxqFWuE4z7sQ
Between the 33x12.5x15, and the 15x8/3.5"BS I wish I had wide flares... that pic of mine is just from driving down my gravel driveway after rain...
It really only looks like you gained 2 inches out of your 3"... I have WAY more gap above my tires...
You're usually better off by picking and choosing your own parts, based on some of the threads on this forum, instead of getting a "kit".
A recipe for an affordable but quality 2.5" lift
2" spring lift, 1.25" body lift, 33x10.5 tires (pizza cutters). Driving/handling is great, after replacing worn suspension & steering components with good quality parts.
A recipe for an affordable but quality 2.5" lift
2" spring lift, 1.25" body lift, 33x10.5 tires (pizza cutters). Driving/handling is great, after replacing worn suspension & steering components with good quality parts.
I think some of that is shade/optics and the fact that is very unlevel ground in the pic. Here it is on level ground with different 33x12.50 tires, but everything else is the same. 3" is as measured now. IDk what they were originally sold as.
And the flare width is perfect. Only about 1/4" of the tires stick out.
^This. Before I did the lift, I installed all new control arms, and steering. The Trackbar, sway bar links, and shocks I knew were in the JKS kit, so I just used the Kit parts.
Take a look here before you make any final decisions
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/a-recipe-for-an-affordable-but-quality-2-5-lift.41687/
and if you go body lift
https://blackmagicbrakes.com/ols/pr...its-97-06-tj-and-tj-unlimited-all-trim-levels
This is close to what you're asking about (3 inch front 2 inch rear spring only lift, average 2.5 inches
), no body lift, no spacers, no nuttinyou're not gonna find many fans of that brand you're looking at in these parts. I went with Teraflex springs and Rancho shocks, drives like a dream.
Check out the threads others have linked first. I'd also recommend steering clear of Rough Country. Before doing enough research, I installed a RC 2" spacer lift shortly after buying my TJ. Didn't have springs but came with shocks, which I'm sure are probably the same ones you'll get with whatever kit of theirs you're looking at. They were beyond terrible and the ride was crap.
deadbeat son
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I personally wouldn't be comfortable running 33s on a 2.5" without adding a body lift to gain some tire clearance. I'm running a 2.5" OME lift with a 1.25" BMB body lift and 33x10.5s.
