Here's a good thread with a lot of info for running big tires on a small lift . .

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/low...ks-tips-32980/

 

lol you used teraflex revolvers no wonder you have bad experiences.. those things blow.. i do understand the seesaw effect on your axles when flexing out but thats why you bumpstop and trim accordingly.. rockcrawlers and muddboggers are built for specific purposes.. yes each have there downside to there build as well as lowcog. and ofc rockcrawlers need more flex.
the idea of the lowcog is to get the hight of the axle off the ground while keeping your center of gravity low enough so you can get in and out of those rediclous angles. lowcogs do have uptravel. its not alot considering what they are made for. but you dont have zero uptravel unless you overbumpstop and undertrim.
but the overlying idea is that you can still build a more then capable rig with 33s and a 3inch lift. and if you couldnt then people wouldnt do it.
theres advantages and dissadvantages for every type of lift setup. not one setup is going to be the best for everything. just because you had a bad experience doesnt mean it cant be done. it kinda just seems like youve tryed it and didnt like the idea and never tryed to make it work. maybe for his style of wheeling it may rule over a bigger lift. who knows, i sure as hell dont. but it can be done and be made to work.

 

just alittle addon. those competition rigs are built for that exact thing. competition and most of the time if its actualy hardcore wheeled with fullwidth tons the tires dont sit under the jeep anyways. they stick out far enough to allow the trimming/bumpstoping to be minimal witha medium sized lift. unless its like an 8" overkill lift.

 

I run 3 and 33s and love it everyday! The biggest difference in up travel I found was to cut and fold that pinch weld inside the deobt wheel well it opens it up a ton and of course trim the Hell out of the fronts and all I did was cut and fold the rears and bumpstop accordingly but all in all I love it I'm going to be putting 37s and long arms on within the next few months and hoping to be able to stay at 3 inches would go to four if I had to but that's it and with the front and rear trimmed to the body line I should be good stuffing those big ol turs in there oh and full widths of course

Boots

 

33" with 3" is the same ratio as 31s and zero lift and I do fine with that.

 

hey i run 33s with 3'' an bump stops, it does great off road.. but running 2'' adapters an 5x5.5 ford wheels an they stick out a bit but alot more stable goin up werid stuff. so answer yes but u will trim abot 2.5-4''. but you will like it greatly

 

I have a few questions regarding this subject. Please feel free to redirect me if the answer is on this site already, because I have not yet found it.


1) What is the ideal back spacing for 33x12.5x15 with a 3 inch lift?
2) How would a stock Dana 35 hold up to tires this size (and width) for moderate wheeling?
3) Would a 3:55 gear ratio cut it for tires this size. If not, what would be the ideal ratio for tires this size (4.56 maybe)?


Thank you for your patience. I am new to the XJ world.

 

1) I would run 3.750" backspace.
2)D35 might be ok open, depending on what your doing. Certainly not ideal.
3) I ran 3.55 with 33's for a bit, and it sucks compared to being on real gears. 4.56 would in general be general best.

 

I'm running 33x12.5s on a 3"(actually more like 3.5") lift with no bumpstops(not even the factory stops. I trimmed the front and rear fenders moderately and I have had no problems at all(other than rubbing at full lock due to only having 4" BS). I have had my jeep teetering on the front pass and rear drivers wheel and thats the only time I've ever hit the fenders. Like others have said all jeeps are a bit different. If at all possible I would definitely regear for 33s I am still running 3.55 and I can't wait til I have time and $$ to regear.

 

Thank you for your quick reply. I greatly appreciate it. How much would regearing cost for a shop to do on average, as I am not willing or prepared to take on that project myself. Thanks again!