if you can afford it go with the 3" and some 31x10.50r15s on 15x8 with 3.75 bs. imo it looks the best for road and dirt.

if not 2" bb is the cheapest and will fit 30x9.50r15 on your stock rims.

 

What are the exact dimensions of the tires?

 

I will throw a wrench in the machine here.

I see no reason to go over 3in. I went 2.5 inches. Rocking 32.5 federals. stock backspacing, narrow tires. Extended bump stops. Extended shock mounts. I trimmed the front fenders 1in but was able to fit the stock flares back into place. No rubbing fully flexed and completely discoed.

Very inexpensive, reliable, and trail worthy. I am not mud bogging, or rock crawling. Just wanted a stable, sturdy trail machine. Will have rock sliders installed tomorrow!

shoot I still have stock shocks

 

Nice see I'm the same way I do trails more than mud or even alittle sand, I like sitting up taller that's why I want a lift

 

Can I do what you did but not extend the shock mounts?

 

Sure. The extended shock mounts just add a bit of flex. Although it also causes you to extend the front brake lines also. But its fine to run without the shock extensions or longer shocks.

I would strongly suggest extending your bump stops 2in front and rear. This keeps your tires from rubbing.

 

My lift is actually a 3in bb in the front. Actual lift measurement is 2.5in.

The rear is extended autozone shackles. 40bucks. Actual lift measurement is 1.75in.

I will be getting in the mail tomorrow two 48in add a leafs. I have one broken leaf on each side currently from having no bump stops at all in the rear. So in the picture it sags alittle in the rear.

I actually don't like the extended shackles. If I were to do it again I would buy full leafs or an add a leaf. The shackles hurt your departure angle.

 

For comparison-

Stock on oem size tires:


2" with the equivalent of a 29" tire:




3" with 31's:

 

where did you order your 2.5 inch lift?

 

Ebay. 3in front spring spacers about 40$

Autozone universal shackle lift 40$

Now I just got my long add a leafs. 100$ ebay.

its pictures without the add a leafs. But I have two broken leafs.

 

Save your money and buy a good quality full kit...

 

With all do respect I have to dissagree. Get a cheap bb lift first and wheel it for a bit. This way you will get your feet wet and come to know just what type of a quality lift you will buy in the future. There are a bazillion options, I wouldn't advise jumping in to an expensive lift without wheenling with guys who have them first. See what your limitations are and address accordingly. Who knows maybe your cheepo lift is just the set up your looking for.

I have the cheepo now. And on the trail an expensive lift so far wouldn't help me a bit.

More important for me was tires first. Next a winch, then gears and lockers.

Not all of us have deep pockets.

 

True. I started with a 2 inch RE BB and it worked well for me. Now im at 4. Remember, what works for one rig might not work for another. Good luck.

 

3.5" bald 225's

3.5" 31's

3.5" 31's 15x8 4" bs

 

So 80 bucks for 2.5 when a 3" can cost as much as $330.00 not bad, and if I have good leafs I should be fine?