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Do you guys like 12.50 or 10.50 width's on your 33 inch tires... I like the look of the skinnier tire. But what are the benefits really?

I have BFG A/T 31's with 10.5 but want to go up to some 33 BFG M/t's
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Do you guys like 12.50 or 10.50 width's on your 33 inch tires... I like the look of the skinnier tire. But what are the benefits really?

I have BFG A/T 31's with 10.5 but want to go up to some BFG M/t's
Street, rocks, mud, or sand?
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Street, rocks, mud, or sand?
all! AND LAVA!!
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Originally Posted by Stiffy
Do you guys like 12.50 or 10.50 width's on your 33 inch tires... I like the look of the skinnier tire. But what are the benefits really?

I have BFG A/T 31's with 10.5 but want to go up to some 33 BFG M/t's
My 33x10.5 KM2's are lighter. I like them alright. Depends on what your terrain is.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Street, rocks, mud, or sand?
I live in VA, street, woods, rocks, and mud! but more street
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Originally Posted by McCaffrey
I have a similar RE kit, the 4.5 Superflex. After waiting 6 months for the rear to settle that never happened and ended up adding 3/4" spacers in the front. However you might have different results. Best to just wait and see how it turns out. Not that difficult to add them later.
How do you like the ride?
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Default Whats the biggest lift i can go without changing anything?

Whats the highest I can go with out changing brakes etc, I think its 3 inches but idk ??
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Originally Posted by joeykleerjr
Whats the highest I can go with out changing brakes etc, I think its 3 inches but idk ??
A simple search could answer that
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Wow, on a Cherokee forum and so much help. thanks I didn't think about searching with google.
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Originally Posted by Xj88

A simple search could answer that
And we wouldn't have much of a forum without new users coming in and asking questions.

This thread is full of repeat questions. You don't have to answer if you don't want to.
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Glad to know im wasting my time here.
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Originally Posted by joeykleerjr
Glad to know im wasting my time here.
Can you be more specific about your question? A lot of things need to be changed with a 3" lift.
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If I go 3 inches, blocks in the back and coil springs in the front, do I need to extend anything? or change control arms etc?
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Originally Posted by JerrytheJeep
Can you be more specific about your question? A lot of things need to be changed with a 3" lift.


If I go 3 inches, blocks in the back and coil springs in the front, do I need to extend anything? or change control arms etc?
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Originally Posted by joeykleerjr

If I go 3 inches, blocks in the back and coil springs in the front, do I need to extend anything? or change control arms etc?
First off, you don't want blocks in the back. They'll cause severe axle wrap and snap your leafs. Besides that, for a 3" lift:
Shocks
Brake line relocation or replacement
Possibly an SYE, depending how your Jeep reacts (Many use a TC drop instead, but that only transfers the problem from the driveshaft to the motor mounts.)
You should install an adjustable track bar at 3", but many will argue with me saying they don't mind having their axle shifted to one side.
Ideally, you should also replace your LCAs, but you can get by without that.

Edit: And extended sway bar links. Good call, Jerry. I forgot that one.

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