Here's pics of mine when stock, then added 295/70/17s (33.3" tall), then a Rubicon suspension swap.If anyone has a 2 door (or JLU) sport/S with 33s and NO lift would you mind posting some pics?
Any rub?
For that size lift I'd get the Rubicon suspension swap, pretty common to find the whole set on the on-site classifieds for $150 or less. You only need the springs and shocks and you'll be keeping everything OEM parts. Adding the LCAs later if you need them is no big deal and only about $80 more. The extra spring travel and a bit firmer suspension works great IMO.Instead of doing a RC 2.5 spacer lift im looking into 1” or 1.5” spacers and going with 33s. as a daily driver i think the 2.5 and 35s may cause too many issues down the road (LCAs, trackbar, regears, etc). i think with a small spacer lift and 33s i can still get the look im going for. if i notice driving issues i can add LCAs and a trackbar later.
thoughts?
Looks great Zak! Nice backdrop too!4door rubicon springs with 285/70-17 Falken Wildpeaks AT3W.
Alpine LoopLooks great Zak! Nice backdrop too!
would settling for a spacer be OK? i do no major trails - this is strictly for a better aesthetic.For that size lift I'd get the Rubicon suspension swap, pretty common to find the whole set on the on-site classifieds for $150 or less. You only need the springs and shocks and you'll be keeping everything OEM parts. Adding the LCAs later if you need them is no big deal and only about $80 more. The extra spring travel and a bit firmer suspension works great IMO.
I also added a 3/4" front Rugged Ridge spring spacer when I added 180lbs of winch & bumper to retain the same level suspension.
Settling for a spacer is ok but if you can find a Rubicon swap for almost the same $$ I'd definitely go that route, you'll have the slightly longer (and better) shocks and full spring travel. Also running all OEM parts is a good thing as far as a dealer trying to give you grief for those spacers. It shouldn't happen but some dealers look for any reason to deny service.would settling for a spacer be OK? i do no major trails - this is strictly for a better aesthetic.
also, i hate the big wheel skinny tire look. if i were to go 33s what size wheel would give me the look im going for? 17x8.5?
great thanks! i like when they poke out maybe half an inch or so.Settling for a spacer is ok but if you can find a Rubicon swap for almost the same $$ I'd definitely go that route, you'll have the slightly longer (and better) shocks and full spring travel. Also running all OEM parts is a good thing as far as a dealer trying to give you grief for those spacers. It shouldn't happen but some dealers look for any reason to deny service.
And yes, a 17x8.5 is a good plan, you need to be aware of offset, mine are a +10 so they don't poke much. If you run offset more negative (like a -12) your wheels will poke quite a bit and start to affect scrub radius which can create adverse steering behavior.
Also a 17x8.5 will allow you to run most tire widths without problems and allow a nice sidewall vs a larger diameter wheel.
17x9 is fine, just add 5 to the offset to get the same fit as an 8.5 offset, so a 17x8.5 +10 would be the same "poke" as a 17x9 +15great thanks! i like when they poke out maybe half an inch or so.
how would 17x9 fit/look? i have some 17x8.5 wheels i like but there seem to be more options for 17x9
I have 33's 295/17/70 on Mammoth 17x9 wheels with the Teraflex 1.5 kit with falcon shocks (just spacers with shocks). Also just installed Teraflex track bar and the longer mopar LCA's.great thanks! i like when they poke out maybe half an inch or so.
how would 17x9 fit/look? i have some 17x8.5 wheels i like but there seem to be more options for 17x9