big tires small lift?
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From: lake stevens, wa
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no spacers yet, but I definitely can't go full lock without hitting lca up front.. rears are ok, but they are crazy close to the leaf pack. I've gotten used to it for now, but trying to find a good deal on some spacers or new rims.
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Take the advice from someone who runs 3" with 35s
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Go up to 4.5, my fenders are taking a major beating and my tires rub when I'm wheeling.
I'm actually buying parts to make my lift 5" cause I'm sick of 3".
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Go up to 4.5, my fenders are taking a major beating and my tires rub when I'm wheeling.
I'm actually buying parts to make my lift 5" cause I'm sick of 3".
Anyways, here is 37's on 4.5".
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Well I have hit a spot in my build where I am torn between different ideas. I have aquired a set of 35 inch tires. Once I finally got them on my jeep at stock height I really liked the lower look. So my question is should I do 4.5 inch lift or 3? Is a 1.5" difference that big a deal? Im not worried about trimming or rubbing. This jeep is not a serious rock warrior nor will it be a mall crawler. It will be used. More for trails and exploring just for fun. I may go bigger eventually but for now im keeping things cheap and simple but not cutting corners. Any thoughts?
35's =/= "cheap and simple"
Did you plan on upgrading steering? Brakes? Re-gear? Sounds like you don't need any bigger than 33's to me. Not busting your ***** or anything, but I think you should do a little more research.
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If you are running short arms and no drop down brackets. Lift size makes no difference in the tires rubbing. Unless you have suspension with swaybars and no flex.
WHether you are at 5" or 0" you still have to open your fender wells to fit 35"tires. Whether you are at 5" or 0" you still have to bump stop the same amount to keep the 35" from hitting your cut fenders.
LIft height is ONLY preference. Now of course if you are going huge like +38" then there are other factors that come into play.
I prefer 3" or under for many reasons. Low cog, no need for extra lift parts, no vibes, easy to install.
WHether you are at 5" or 0" you still have to open your fender wells to fit 35"tires. Whether you are at 5" or 0" you still have to bump stop the same amount to keep the 35" from hitting your cut fenders.
LIft height is ONLY preference. Now of course if you are going huge like +38" then there are other factors that come into play.
I prefer 3" or under for many reasons. Low cog, no need for extra lift parts, no vibes, easy to install.
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I originally wad gonna do 33s but I basically got 5 tires for the price of one
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he would be fine at 3" its all in how you trim and bump stop. if your fenders are taking a beating, then your not properly bumpstopped.
OP take a look in the LCOG thread, its a great thread that will give you an idea of what you would need to do for using a bigger tire on a small lift.
OP take a look in the LCOG thread, its a great thread that will give you an idea of what you would need to do for using a bigger tire on a small lift.
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Well I have hit a spot in my build where I am torn between different ideas. I have aquired a set of 35 inch tires. Once I finally got them on my jeep at stock height I really liked the lower look. So my question is should I do 4.5 inch lift or 3? Is a 1.5" difference that big a deal? Im not worried about trimming or rubbing. This jeep is not a serious rock warrior nor will it be a mall crawler. It will be used. More for trails and exploring just for fun. I may go bigger eventually but for now im keeping things cheap and simple but not cutting corners. Any thoughts?
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/lo...24-12-a-32980/
