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Old 06-21-2015, 07:39 PM
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Maybe there is already a thread for this but I have not seen it. I have a 96 Cherokee sport auto with a 3.5" lift on it with 31" tires. Can I run 33's without getting a bigger lift? Maybe some fender trimming? Anything helps. Pics of jeeps with a similar setup would also be awesome! Thank you in advance
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on my 98 im running narrow 33's with 3.5"
cut the hell out of it and it'll go
but it might be different on the older ones
your gonna wanna gear it. what rear axle?
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33x12.5 on super wide wheels with 3" lift and cut fenders Tire Size Help?-image-1080493603.jpg

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Yes, this has been covered many, many times.
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I have 2.5" and 33s. going to 35s once my new axles are built and swapped. The tan jeep is my friend's. 1" of lift with 33s, going to 35s once his new axles are built as well. The angle grinder is your friend if you want tires to fit.
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So the short answer is yes.

Trimming will get you there.
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3" Rustys full leaf/coil (for winch/bumper combo) lift with 33x12:50x15's (actual height new 33.27") Wheels 15x8" with 3.75" of BS stock LCA's.

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