Xj4lyfe

I been debating this for quite awhile, and can't come up with a good answer to this. Right my xj sits ona 5" lift and 31's. it will be going to 33's but whats taking so long for me to keep going is two things money, and what I want... I don't wanna go to 33's and 6.5 and then want 8.5 and 35's. I will not go higher then 8.5. I just want opinions from other xj members on they like. if i do go this high of a lift it will be BDS-Suspension lift.
I WILL NOT cut anymore of the body, only as much as I had to for the bushwackers.

Currently, I don't have the tire desired I want, but with my lift I have a good amount of articulation for a short arm lift and stock uppers surprisingly.

My plans I have laid out so far:
Rear ford 8.8, 4.10 gears all round and locked in rear. 33" KM2 on 6.5" BDS long arm suspension, and build the front dana 30, Rock-trac transfer case conversion swap, rockcrawler front steering conversion (or teraflex high steer system). I just dunno how high to go haha! Cowl hood, When the motor is rebulilt it will either be a supercharged 4.0, or a 4.5 Stroker. So much to play with.

RDK_YJ88

I would keep your 5" lift and just get the Long arm upgrade. Also you need to look into extending the bump stops in the front and rear. This will keep your tires from smashing into the fenders. I'd also look into a 10.50 sized 33 over the 12.50. This will help you prevent rubbing when the suspension articulates with the wheel turned to full lock. I don't see any need for you to go to 6.5 or 8.5" lift. I have 33's on a 3" lift with very minimal trimming and no rubbing with proper bump stops. But it's your Jeep so get the lift that fits the look your into.

Gee oh Dee

Moved to chat.

Xj4lyfe

I really don't like the lcg lift with big tires though. I mean I would sit 3" higher, but I can get a lot of flex, just curious of how high is to high on stock width axle or stock track width

MuscleHead

I plan to be installing a 6.5" LA lift this fall on my rig and will be running 33s and minor modification of factory flares. Then upgrading to 35s with bushwackers like you have later on down the road.

With your current lift and bushwackers you should be able to run 35s now, no need for anymore lift. You may need some adjustable bump stops though.

xjmarc

I'm clearing 38s with 7" and about the same ammount of trimming, I'm just not running the bushcrackers. Like stated keep what you got, long arm it if needed and run a 33. I did 33s on 4.5" and stock flairs with very little rubbing.

Bustedknuckle

6.5" on 35"s and they look kinda funny. On 8" you could run 39.5" tires, but would be utterly useless and would require some serious bank.

+1 for long arms and 33".

Xj4lyfe

That sounds pretty good, and yes with what I have now I COULD run 35's. the problem is I would get major fender rub with ANY flex in the rear, 33's currently would rub at full flex. I can max my flex out and 31's rub the inside at full articulation.

I'm planning on doing the 6.5" long arm with 33's

or 8.5" long arm on 35's.

And i found out BDS only does 6.5+ for autos only, so Rustys it shall be

Thanks for giving me some good set ups with it already done, and that I'm not crazy for going lifted. I been seeing a lot of the little lift big tire set up, and I'm not a huge fan mainly for cutting out so much of the fender.

MuscleHead

Why do they look funny on 6.5 and 35s? tires big as the vehicle?

Your going to get major rear fender rub with anything over 31s. Bumstops in the rear will help out, i do believe bds sends new rear bumps in their kits too. Im not sure why they would say it only works on autos, suspensions not different between an auto and manual.

xjmarc

Suspensions are different for manuals and autos if it's a radius/long arm since they use a new crossmember.

K2dark_xj

if your gunna put in a 6.5 or 8" lift, I know bds is great but you should look into IRO(iron rock offroad) they make a
Mean lift. the 6.5 isn't " too high " but can stuff 35's if u wanted to but with 33's, the flex is ridiculous and 4:10's are perfect for 33's. just my opinion. that way you could have a long arm kit, about 2" more than what you got, and just better overall.

FloydXJ

I think 8.5" is too tall for 35s. However, to me it is a cg and appearance thing. If you are talking about what is "safe" it is fine to run.

6.5" (and a little less in the rear) and 35s:

Also, flex is no issue

96_xj

btw it will look a little goody here is 7.25" and 33's



i would long arm, stick with 33's or 35's and 5"

K2dark_xj

I no it's off topic but why the mudflaps floydxj?

Xj4lyfe

i have looked at there lifts and they look really good, the only thing that bugs me is the passenger side doesn't have an upper control or anything its jus the lower, and rustys does the high clearance long arms


The 6.5 on 35's looked really sick!! I do have 2" teraflex spacers and 2" shimmed blocks. control arms for the 6.5 and 8.5" the same?? Cus if I wanted a little higher I could always add the spacers and get the same amount of flex?

(I'm looking for good flex, I don't want a stuffed tire look, and I don't want a big lift too tiny of a tire look as well..I like very balanced)

I liked how you had space with the 6.5 on 35's and still awesome flex out of it.

So from what I gathered, 6.5" long arm is a very good lift and size(and lil cheaper) 33's look good, but i just dont wanna buy tires then wanna go bigger on tires I know how valuable tires are in any off road terrain.