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Just bought a RC 4.5'' full spring lift..NEED HELP WITH TIRES SIZES

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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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ok so i just bought my lift and am about to get to work...my buddys dad just told me he is selling brand new 33x12.50 and he will give me all 4 for 350$ its a steal and i really want them..but will they fit?? is anyone else ridin a 4.5'' lift with 33's..please any comments, pics, or thoughts would help.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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I would jump on that price for a set of 33" anything. The 33s will fit with minor fender trimming unless you plan on totally flexing your Jeep out with this setup. If you want to be able to flex it out with 33s and 4.5" lift you will need a lot of fender trimming and longer bumpstops. You really should have gotten RCs 6.5" lift. It is perfect for 33s. That is the setup my son has on his 87 XJ.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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yea i was going to go with the 6 but i didnt want to because i didnt want to have to deal with longer axles right now and all that...and the 4.5 is enough for me i pretty much stick to dirt and trails no heavy climbin.. but i would like to be able to flex a bit..im thinkin im just going to start cutting...oh and by the way does he like RC's stuff im hearing mixed reviews...

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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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mine flexed fine on 33s and a 3"... with a metric **** ton of trimming...

it is a million times better with 33 and 4.5" lift
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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It will flex just fine you just have to trim and bumpstop.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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like how much triming are you guys talking about cause this is my dd and to pass inspection i need to be able to put my flares back on
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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Go on the jp magazine website. They have a 4.5 on 35s.. show how to trim and everything.

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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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can u post a link i cant find it
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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i have a RE 4.5. it currently has 31's. i was wanting to go to a 6.5 lift to 33's but then someone posted this website. i am now convinced 33's will work fine with the 4.5. check it out. this site has pics of all sorts of lift and tire combinations.

http://www.myjeepxj.com/cherokee-lift-kits
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Go with 32's on the 4.5 inch lift. I flex the crap out of my jeep with the stock flares in the stock locations. It's a good size too if you still need to run stock gears for a while.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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I'll post the link in 30 when I'm home... great article. Great info for 35s in 4.5"
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http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticl...kit/index.html http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticl...ift/index.html
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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slick thanks for the post but one thats a 4.5'' long arm kit and two they cut the fenders i know i can fit 33's if i start cutting...but i was trying to avoid that...thanks anyway there was still good info on it
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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i think im just guna buy these 33's for 350 and just flip them for like 500 and buy 32's
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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What tire will you be going with when get 32
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