ok so we just picked up a nice 2001, auto, has a 3inch RC lift on it, and some bald 31s on stock wheels. plan on using it as a winter rig when the snow comes, as well as a part time toy, and some farm/hunting use.

i had a yj that was quite the toy but with my daughter i figured the xj would be a bit safer, so please remember this by no means is going to be a dedicated crawler, but will go on the main trails and "daddys red jeep swims in puddles".
we do have some pretty well ran in trails, that are mostly deep mud/clay, some hard pack, hills, and the usual roughness.

anyways i really dont want to throw 31s back on it, so im trying to figure out the easier way to gets some 33s, if its even possible to run a 33x10.5 on the stock wheel as well? i was gonna snag some ebay fenders and cut em out. just from looking at it with the 31s, it looks like its doable, but wanted to see what the thoughts around here were. also is it possible to throw the front spacers, rear shackle, and tcase drop on it with the RC 3 inch or would i be looking at a sye and shaft? im trying to avoid that route... for now

anyways, i guess im seeking some good advice before im sitting here with a bunch of stuff that wont fit, and i havent found any reviews on the ebay pocket fenders, i know they arent top dollar, but this jeep is on a budget

The cheap ebay flares are garbage. A few buddies have tried a few and the quality is spectacularly terrible. Crack very easily and are just overall flimsy.

thanks for the info. i might just cut mine and weld something on there or do the lawn edging trick

The cheapest flares id run are http://www.napierprecisionproducts.com/

just need my bumpers to show up and il be good. this is 33s on a rough country 3inch lift

What flares?

i actaully ventured out to summit and grabbed the summit ones. that back right one need tweeked a bit but over all they seem to be good quality. thick and straight.

they allowed for well over 2 inches of cut and roll... cut and beat with a hammer lol