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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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ok sorry for askin i tried to search but theres way to much info... all i want to know is .. i want to run 33" inch tires without rubbing or spending 400 on fender flares what is the miniumum lift height or advise
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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4.5
you will still rub , i rub with 33's on a 6.5" lift , if you dont wanna cut anything 33's may be to big for you depending on what type of offroading you do
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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you will still rub , i rub with 33's on a 6.5" lift , if you dont wanna cut anything 33's may be to big for you depending on what type of offroading you do
depending on what width tires you go with and rims then youll probably only rub on the bumper cap ends when turning. thats where i rubbed. that an easy fix with a sawzall or angle grinder
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by rweaver138
depending on what width tires you go with and rims then youll probably only rub on the bumper cap ends when turning. thats where i rubbed. that an easy fix with a sawzall or angle grinder
i dont have a stock bumper , i rub when flexing , thats why i said depending on what type of offraoding you do
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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well my truck is a street truck and its more for looks so articulation isnt a issue
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i guess so my question would be whats the minimum i need to use 33"in tires and i would prefer not to go to high either
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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no trimming no rubbing?

6.5"

if you can trim you only need about 3"
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ok what would i have to do to run 33x12.50 tires and keep it as cheap as possible and low as possible all my girlfriends like to wear mini skirts lol
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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ok what would i have to do to run 33x12.50 tires and keep it as cheap as possible and low as possible all my girlfriends like to wear mini skirts lol
keep it stock and take your fenders off lol technaicly thats no trimming
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i really want to run 33's and have no rubbing if i had a 3 to 4 inch lift what would i have to do to accomplish that
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Originally Posted by tom9193
i really want to run 33's and have no rubbing if i had a 3 to 4 inch lift what would i have to do to accomplish that
search the fourm , theres a recent thread on 4.5" lifts with 33's youll get answers for that in there
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this may help you a little https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/4-5-lift-w-35s-29968/
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