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Re: Fitting 33\'s on a YJ
Well, here's my story, told over about 4-5 years of wheeling.
Put on 4" lift (pro comp)
Put on 33 x 12.5 BFG MTs (and 4.10 geared axles.)
Wheeled good. [img]/wwwthreads_images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
Springs started to sag, and I was hitting in back. Bumpstops in kit don't stop this from happening.
Put on some 1" longer shackles. [img]/wwwthreads_images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
Wheeled good.
Springs started to sag some more, and I was hitting in back again.
Put on a 1.25" body lift.
Wheeled good.
Rubbed the flares a tad.
Put on TJ flares. [img]/wwwthreads_images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
Didn't rub when I hit the bumpstops.
Took out very sagged 4" springs (my buddy's new 2.5" lift had as much arch as my 4" sagged springs) and put in some 3" lift Ranchos that are practically brand new I got at a swap meet from a guy who sold his jeep.
Now there's lots o' room, with the 3" springs, TJ flares, 1.25" body, and 1" longer shackles. [img]/wwwthreads_images/icons/smile.gif[/img] It's a good combo. But, it didn't rub when the 4" lift was new, either.
Pete
88 YJ - trails/beach trips only![img]/wwwthreads_images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
79 4WD F250-hauler/tower of my toys
70 Jaguar E-type - the best car England ever made. [img]/wwwthreads_images/icons/cool.gif[/img]
90 Honda CRX - Daily pavement-pounder. 42 MPG. [img]/wwwthreads_images/icons/cool.gif[/img]