What lift to run 33's

oldhockeyvb · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:00 pm

What lift are folks having the best luck with to run 33's in an lj?

kj in a tight spot · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:20 am

Beat to death...try lookin over on ROF or JU.

When I was running 33s I used a 3" Full Traction lift. Worked real good, was real cheap, and gave me no issues. I wheeled it hard for a long time before I went up...OME also makes a 2.5" lift that is very popular when run with a JKS 1.25" BL for 33s. Both lifts require no need for a new DS in the rear and no need for a rear adj track bar.

Roachman3700 · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:47 pm

Vern,

When I was running that jeep this what I did and I ran 33's Fine.

I installed a tummy tuck which required that I put a 1" body lift and Engine Mount.

Then I put in 2" puck Spacers in the suspention.

This allowed me to clear 33's fine.

Its a cheaper way until you are ready to go full long arm on your beast

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This doesn't seem to work for Regular wheel base TJ's but the TJ (L) has the lenght and hight to get it done

My suggestions are:
check out
www.rubiconownersforum.com they have great information on what you are wanting to do and is where I got my info

Thanks,
Daniel

kj in a tight spot · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:12 pm

Roachman3700 wrote:

My suggestions are:
check out
www.rubiconownersforum.com they have great information on what you are wanting to do and is where I got my info

Mentioned that already

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:09 pm

Old Man Emu 2.5 with a 1.25 JKS body lift. Mine clears 33s beautifully, and rides and flexes out nicely.

oldhockeyvb · **Posted:** Mon May 05, 2008 3:27 pm

Don:
Did you install the tummy tuck also?

dynamike · **Posted:** Mon May 05, 2008 10:40 pm

OH MAN........open up a CAN of worms!!!!!! Vern, you will get a WHOLE bunch of opinions here!!!!!!!

Get that check book open :lol:

and start writing :lol:

Opinions are like , well....you know what they are like, :lol:

A possible unbias opinion.......would be Quinn at ALL J's, he really knows his stuff, AND SEE's ALOT of different combo's.......He did most excellent for us, I dont know how I could ever be more pleased. In fact not very long ago, we were out there. And I had a bug to do some different things. And after an in depth conversation with Quinn, I left there with everything I had (no changes) its ALL WORKS!!!!!

ALL J's ROCKS!!!!!

oldhockeyvb · **Posted:** Mon May 05, 2008 11:35 pm

I've called All J but have not heard back from them. They're busy folks and hard to get ahold of sometimes. I'll have to try again

Burchie · **Posted:** Mon May 05, 2008 11:36 pm

2nd on the "call Quinn". And now since they are up in Big Bear, you can test it out the same day.

Cool.

dynamike · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 12:47 am

oldhockeyvb wrote:

I've called All J but have not heard back from them. They're busy folks and hard to get ahold of sometimes. I'll have to try again

I KNOW......hang in there Vern, be persistant!!!!!
They are BUSY because they are EXcellent......
If they weren't good, they would be sittin around waiting fro the phone to ring..... :lol:

hang in there!!!! E-mail them........head out to the LOST Jeep event......
have him dial you in, then wheel it........
SMILE......SMILES everyone!!!!!

KJ Taz · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 1:09 am

Spend some time educating yourself before diving in. I had my build planned out for the Rubi probably a year before I even bought it. Things I knew for sure, I wanted the Jeep well protected. I wanted the tummy tucked and I wanted to go with 33's but be able to fit 35's if the time came. I didn't want a long arm (personal opinion again) and I wanted to keep it fairly stock past that. I wanted it to be road friendly as I wanted to drive it to the trails not tow it. I finished my build after about 7 months of owning it and it has basicly stayed the same since. I have owned it now for about three years. I still haven't found the need to go to 35's but then again I have a TJ which is a little different in wheeling capabilities verses ride height because of break over angles. I talked with people out on the trail about their set ups, road in a lot of Jeeps with many differing set ups. I made my list and I have not regretted one mod I did nor would I have done anything different. Research is your friend. Make your own opinions on how to go about things, ask people what has worked for them and what they regretted doing. It will really pay off for you.

dynamike · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 1:39 am

KJ Taz wrote:

Spend some time educating yourself before diving in. I had my build planned out for the Rubi probably a year before I even bought it. Things I knew for sure, I wanted the Jeep well protected. I wanted the tummy tucked and I wanted to go with 33's but be able to fit 35's if the time came. I didn't want a long arm (personal opinion again) and I wanted to keep it fairly stock past that. I wanted it to be road friendly as I wanted to drive it to the trails not tow it. I finished my build after about 7 months of owning it and it has basicly stayed the same since. I have owned it now for about three years. I still haven't found the need to go to 35's but then again I have a TJ which is a little different in wheeling capabilities verses ride height because of break over angles. I talked with people out on the trail about their set ups, road in a lot of Jeeps with many differing set ups. I made my list and I have not regretted one mod I did nor would I have done anything different. Research is your friend. Make your own opinions on how to go about things, ask people what has worked for them and what they regretted doing. It will really pay off for you.

Amen...........

KappableKJ · **Joined:** Sat Apr 12, 2008 12:15 am **Posts:** 9

2" is the minimum, unless you wish to get out the ol sawzall. with 2" of lift and 33's you will need around 3" of bump-stops. with that combo the tires will tuck in to the flares quite nicely, and wont mess up your fenders.

The Full traction 3" or OME 2.5" kits are great also, it will just depend on how much money you are willing to spend and what you plan on doing with the jeep.

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