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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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I have a 96 jeep zj with a 5.2L v-8. I'm looking at putting a 4" lift kit on it . I believe I can fit 33-12.50-15 but was wondering if anyone had done this before with their jeep ??
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmkerner
I have a 96 jeep zj with a 5.2L v-8. I'm looking at putting a 4" lift kit on it . I believe I can fit 33-12.50-15 but was wondering if anyone had done this before with their jeep ??
Any advice ??
I got a 3.5" with 32x11.50's on 15x8 inch wheels had do some minor trimmming to the bumper to get them to clear on the front, they fill the rear fender walls up fully flexed, I want to go to 33's but I don't want to cut it up so I will probly just stick to 32's
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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Thanks for the input
So does ur rub at all ? What about when it's flexed out ?
And when u trimmed the front did u trim the front bumper or behind the wheel by the door ?
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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i have a 3'' with 33x12.5 way to big rubs really bad and the tires are destroyed!

P.S. this wasnt my idea i bought it this way!
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmkerner
Thanks for the input
So does ur rub at all ? What about when it's flexed out ?
And when u trimmed the front did u trim the front bumper or behind the wheel by the door ?
I trimmed the front bumper, and used a nice size hammer to bend the pinch weld back a little on the fender, I've had it flexed out a few times and no problem with it rubbing, I would suggest flexing it out and see where its gonna be rubbing and go from there, with 33's there's probly gonna be alot of rubbing and a lot of cutting, as long as you take your time and don't just start hacking a way at it u should be fine
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 97JGCL
i have a 3'' with 33x12.5 way to big rubs really bad and the tires are destroyed!

P.S. this wasnt my idea i bought it this way!
You should've extended your bumpstops. People run 33's on a 2" BB w/ proper BS, bumpstopping, and fender trimming.

OP- 33's on 4.5" would be fine. I'm running 35's on 5.5", and have test fitted 36's.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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Thanks for the help guys. Im probably just gonna install some limiting straps and see how those work. Im hoping to order everthing this week and ill get pics up on here as soon as i can
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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Thanks for the help guys. Im probably just gonna install some limiting straps and see how those work. Im hoping to order everthing this week and ill get pics up on here as soon as i can
Limiting straps aren't going to stop you from rubbing the tires. You need to extend the bumpstops. There's a rule of thumb, just a general guideline, for each inch you lift it more, you put that much more bumpstop in.

Limiting straps would limit the axle droop, not prevent the uptravel that rubs tires.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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im running a 4" lift and 33's still need some minor trimming do it you wont regret it
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