Lift size for 33s
Lift size for 33s
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A 2.5" with 1" body pucks might be the ticket for your purposes
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You can run 31's and possible 32's on OEM suspension. Bear in mind that all tires don't actually measure out to their size.
As long as you aren't articulating the suspension fully (stuffing tires), you can probably get by with a good 2.5" lift to run 33's. My 76 CJ5 has a 2.5" BDS lift and 3/4" (3/8" lift) shackles. I have no problems with 32" TSL/SX tires, and could probably stuff a set of 33's under it, with Limited problems. Until I start stuffing the tires and hitting the sheet metal.
Also: You will need to adjust the steering stops when running larger tires, or you will hit the leaf springs on a narrow track CJ.
That all being said, I'm not a fan of 4" or more lift on a CJ5 that will see street driving. Lots of reasons, but I won't elaborate right now.
As long as you aren't articulating the suspension fully (stuffing tires), you can probably get by with a good 2.5" lift to run 33's. My 76 CJ5 has a 2.5" BDS lift and 3/4" (3/8" lift) shackles. I have no problems with 32" TSL/SX tires, and could probably stuff a set of 33's under it, with Limited problems. Until I start stuffing the tires and hitting the sheet metal.
Also: You will need to adjust the steering stops when running larger tires, or you will hit the leaf springs on a narrow track CJ.
That all being said, I'm not a fan of 4" or more lift on a CJ5 that will see street driving. Lots of reasons, but I won't elaborate right now.