33x12.5 on a 3 inch lift?
12-30-2011, 08:34 PM
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33x12.5 on a 3 inch lift?
Hey whats up guys, just picked up a set of 33x12.5 mickey thompsons for dirt cheep on craigslist, pics are on my build. what i was wondering is am i going to have to trim? and maybe put bump stops?
12-30-2011, 11:47 PM
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I'm running 33x12.5s on 3" lift with trimming and NO bumpstops and I rub when almost at full lock. I've had my jeep teetering on the front pass wheel and the rear drivers wheel and thats the ONLY time I've ever had the tires touch the body while flexing.
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12-31-2011, 09:59 AM
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I had to cut my fenders pretty good to make my 33x12.5's not rub on my 4.5" lift fully flexed. I run without swaybars though.
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12-31-2011, 01:26 PM
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you gotta make sure your rims have enough back spacing for those too. my 265 75s used to rub the inner wheel well a little if i turned to hard.
just something to think about
just something to think about
12-31-2011, 02:22 PM
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yea its all good i have some 15x 8s. i jst got a call from pepboys that my jeep is ready!!! now i need to go and pick her up!
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I ran 3" in the back for a while with no trimming without issues rubbed at full flex. Ended up beating the fenders in to clear. I always just ran a spacer in the front and bumped it up to 4.5"
01-19-2012, 06:35 PM
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3 in lift on 33's with a Dana 30/35
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.