Stock Rubicon Wheels on 2.5” Lift and Wheeling

[RW Sting Gray]

So this topic has probably been beaten to death but I am hoping to get some more definitive answers, especially anyone running the setup I’d like to have.
I have a 4 door JL sport sitting on Rubicon wheels and tires. So 285/70/17 tires. If I recall correctly the tires are 11.2” wide. Wheel back spacing is about 6”, also if I recall correctly..
Im thinking of adding the RK Adventure Series lift. (2.5” lift kit with control arms) RK recommends a min. 4.5” bs wheel.
I have seen posts where people have ran their stock wheels/tires with a lift, but maybe dont wheel their Jeep. Because of the rear sway bar links, the wheels/offset can be affected. Id plan on doing more than fire roads but not running King of the Hammers either. On my JK I ran spacers until I changed to aftermarket wheels. I dont have an issue with running spacers, but I dont want to purchase them this time if i dont need them. In fact Id just go straight aftermarket wheels. I dont mind running the Rubi wheels at all and wouldnt go aftermarket if not an issue .
So my question is, is running the stock wheels with a 2.5” lift going to be a wheeling issue? Anyone running this kind of setup and moderately wheeling?

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[twisty]

I put 315/70/17's on my stock wheels on the JLUR. No lift but the plan is a 2.5 inch lift same as you but a different brand. If everything clears stock it shouldnt be a problem lifted. Possibly RK is referring more to the non-rubys?? Give them a call.

Others that have the lift should have a more definitive answer for you. I just cant imagine an issue.

 

[Carlton]

Call RK and ask. They know the answers.

My answer would be the rear swaybar links come in contact with the tire/wheel. This was the issue on the JK. This was on road.

 

[RW Sting Gray]

Thanks for the replies. I ended up just going with the Teraflex 1.5" spacer lift for now. If I wanna go higher later I will, but it should suffice for the time being.

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