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RE 3.5 plus a Tera BB = 33's???

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Old 10-04-2010, 08:26 PM
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So I have already a RE 3.5 installed, and I am thinking of adding the Tera BB on top of it. Basically a 1" rear shackle and a 1.5" front spacer. Would also be adding some control arm drop brackets at the same time.

I am hoping to clear 33x10.5x15 Km2s.

Anyone do this yet?
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I did the RE 3.5" which netted nearly 5", then simply saw-zalled the fenders. It didn't take any sawing for on the road only. I really could have gotten away with less cutting, but i didn't want any problems in the future or to really bend anything up by stuffing a tire.
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You might be able to fit 33's, they may rub a little but should fit. If you flex much you may run into some issues. If you trim the fenders they will fit for sure but I dont know what your view is on that.
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Originally Posted by njjeepthing
So I have already a RE 3.5 installed, and I am thinking of adding the Tera BB on top of it. Basically a 1" rear shackle and a 1.5" front spacer. Would also be adding some control arm drop brackets at the same time.
I thought the Tera-Flex BB was 1.5 front and rear, If it is 1.5 that would give you 5 inches and if you use bump stops the way you should 33s will fit a Cherokee before the 97 year model. It should fit the 97 and later models, I'm just not sure.
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SkyJacker 3" with 33" tires factory bump stoping and Bushwacker flares. Minimal rubbing.

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Been thinking about those Bushwacker flares, looks good.
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33s will fit on a 3in lift no need for drop brackets or added spacers just a little cutting
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Originally Posted by sflxj
SkyJacker 3" with 33" tires factory bump stoping and Bushwacker flares. Minimal rubbing.

This is about the exact setup I will have when finished. How much flex do you have? Can you get pretty aggressive on the trails without mashing the fenders??
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This is about the exact setup I will have when finished. How much flex do you have? Can you get pretty aggressive on the trails without mashing the fenders??

You can. the only place i ever rub is on the end cap of the bumper. See how it sticks out past the flare a little?
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Originally Posted by sflxj
You can. the only place i ever rub is on the end cap of the bumper. See how it sticks out past the flare a little?
Yeah I see that, my bumper doesn't go back quite that far so I should be good there. I thought my main worry would be the back side corner of the fender.. ?
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