i think i finally found the right lift for my jeep to start out with. RE 3.5" lift but am not sure if that will be the perfect lift for my jeep. i have a 2000 xj bone stock and i am open to all suggestions for a good lift for my jeep. and i was also wondering if you guys think i could fit 32x12.5's on there or if 32's in general would fit nicely. great appreciate it guys thanks

 

well the perfect lift for your jeep will depend on how you plan on using it! strictly off road extreme? trail runner streetable? daily driver might go off road some day? mall pounder all street?

 

ya man depends on how you are planning to use it. i have a 3" on mine with 31's they fit but they rub a little too. i would think you could get 32's under it with 3.5" but you may rub a bit too

 

I've heard that RE lifts tend to run a little higher than what they say...I.E. A 3.5 inch RE lift has been known to run 4-4.5 inches. So, I believe your 32s would fit jsut fine with this lift. I ran a Rusty's 4.5 inch lift with 32s for 2.5 years and the tires fit fine, including at full stuff on the front tires while 4wheeling.

 

im going to be doing some off roading like trails and mud and what not but no rocks or anything to intense you know. because this is my everyday ride so i want it to look good still. thanks for your input guys

 

You can run 32's on the RE 3.5 lift, it will end up being around 4.25"-4.5" after install. Also make sure you get a .75" coil spacer for the front to level it out. Also you might have to trim a little but probably not much.

 

For your 2000 don't be surprised if you have to get an SYE with the lift.
I personally would trim the front, cut/fold the rear and run 33's

 

32x12.50 will have rubbing issues unless your rims have some backspacing, probably at least 3.75 offset. Then you'll probably need to trim the fenders cause they'll stick out the wheel wells a little. you can probably run 32x10.50 on stock wheels with little or no trimming.

 

the rims i am getting have 4 inch back spacing so would i still need to trim the fenders? would they still rub?

 

4 in backspacing will help the tires clear the inner wall of the wheel wells, but you will need to trim the fenders because the tires will be sticking out of the fenders, so any flex will bring the fenders right down on the tires. you might be able to adjust your bump stops so that the fenders stop before they hit the tires.

 

yea man i hear what your sayin. . .thanks for the help guys. ill prolly just end up trimming as little as i need or do u guys think if i got bushwackers that those would get me better clearance?

 

definitely. those will give you plenty of clearance.

 

thats what i thought but i wasnt totally positive if that would do the trick. .thanks man

 

what do you guys think of the RE 3.5" lift?

 

I sat get it, I love mine. Make sure you get good shocks like RE Monotubes or some good Bilsteins. Also make sure you get a .75" coil spacer.