Currently running 31x10.5x15 tires with stock suspension and 373's. Thinking about going to 33's. So I priced a 2" suspension and 1.5' body lift, 2 grand'ish. 33x12.5 tires, another grand. Paid 5,500 for the jeep. So I'm wondering what is my tangible benifit? 31 to 33's translates to 1" more ground clearance. The body lift gets me better approach and descent angles and some more ground clearance. But, the frame is still only that inch higher. Am I missing something?
Cost benefit analysis on going to 33s?
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The IsARubicon
TJ Enthusiast
You are missing a very important variable from your calculations: How much more cool it will look and how much more fun it will be to drive
Looking cool is good. But I'm old and bald, think it'll take at least a 4 inch lift to START to look cool.
Head Lice
TJ Addict
Have you encountered anything where the Jeep is getting hung up on it's undersides? If not, there will be little to no tangible benefit to a lift and larger tires.
The lift would be step one and 456's would be step two. Figure I can get by on the 373's for a little while.
Mumblewood
TJ Enthusiast
The frame will be 3” higher with the 2” suspension lift and 33’s but the axles will only be 1” higher off the ground going from 31’s to 33’s
Thanks, that's what I was missing. Don't know why I didn't make the connection.
Thanks, I'll check that out. This is the kit I'm looking at https://dpgoffroad.com/product/old-man-emu-ultimate-tj-lj-wrangler-kit/ Then add in the long travel kit and your at 1859.
Most of that stuff isn't even needed on a small spring lift, but it's your money.
Lower control arms - not needed
Rear track bar - not needed
Long travel shocks - not needed
Rear sway bar links - not needed
Extended brake lines - not needed
It sounds like you recently bought your Jeep. I'd recommend driving it for a while and taking it offroad for a few trips and see what works and doesn't work. I think you'll get a better idea of how to spend your money.
Yep you’re right, it’s my money. The reason I started this thread was to get a better understanding. And I appreciate all of help I’ve gotten from this forum.
"Cost benefit analysis" ??
You bought a Jeep
This will just depress you
You bought a Jeep
This will just depress you