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  • #1

    TJ planning

    The girlfriend has a 2005 Wrangler X.

    The tires are close to being completely beat. So I figure it is time for an upgrade.

    Planning on...
    MT/Rs 33x12.5R15
    Cragars 15x8 (3.75" bs)
    Rough Country 2.5" lift
    & bump stops

    A few questions come to mind...
    Will a spare tire fit in the stock location on the tailgate?
    Shocks... worth it to spend the extra coin on something better than Rough Country shocks?
    Should the tires fit as long as bump stoppingh is done correctly?

    I've never owned a TJ so any suggestions are appreciated.
    99 Dub Ya Jay

    My Adventures Thread
    http://sisoffroad.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15148
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  • #2
    Is it going to get wheeled, or just fo sho. This determines alot.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Schickos881 View Post
      Is it going to get wheeled, or just fo sho. This determines alot.
      Nothing intense, but there are quite a few dirt roads around here.

      No serious rock crawling, but definitely some mountain passes.
      99 Dub Ya Jay

      My Adventures Thread
      http://sisoffroad.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15148

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      • #4
        With the 2.5 inch lift I experienced a little drive line vibe but you should be able to eliminate that with a mm lift
        -98 XJ 4.5" lift , 35's, trimmed, locked, geared, flexy
        -14 Subaru STI hatch Stage 2ish
        -54 Dodge Power wagon M-37
        -57 GMC Pickup
        -Tim (OIIIIIO)

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        • #5
          We have the RC 2.5" on our tj. We only have 31's, but there is plenty of room for 33's. the ride at first was a little rough and bouncy, but now that its settled and the shocks have worn in a bit it's much much better and actually pretty nice to drive (we like the truck feel though, it could be a smidge softer I guess.)
          P8R

          2012 Honda Accord - For DD/MPG Porpoises - Cooper Tire: Count on Cooper
          2014 Granite Crystal WK2 Limited - Nitto Tire: Fueled by Enthusiasts

          Poontang Pro 300EX 42" - For lawn porpoises
          OG KOT #4736 Semper Sky Rock Racing/Standardbred Racing Designs 15.5 HP Turbo-Cool Craftsman, 6 Spd w/ crawl box, fat turf treads, Custom paint, and a red onzie

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          • #6
            how do shocks wear in
            - Will


            Originally posted by fizzy
            or am asians pants not a read end lol.
            Originally posted by DizzDizz
            aliens probed my husband

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            • #7
              Originally posted by HeavyMetal View Post
              how do shocks wear in
              By kicking you in the penis.
              P8R

              2012 Honda Accord - For DD/MPG Porpoises - Cooper Tire: Count on Cooper
              2014 Granite Crystal WK2 Limited - Nitto Tire: Fueled by Enthusiasts

              Poontang Pro 300EX 42" - For lawn porpoises
              OG KOT #4736 Semper Sky Rock Racing/Standardbred Racing Designs 15.5 HP Turbo-Cool Craftsman, 6 Spd w/ crawl box, fat turf treads, Custom paint, and a red onzie

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Pedro View Post
                By kicking you in the penis.
                -98 XJ 4.5" lift , 35's, trimmed, locked, geared, flexy
                -14 Subaru STI hatch Stage 2ish
                -54 Dodge Power wagon M-37
                -57 GMC Pickup
                -Tim (OIIIIIO)

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                • #9
                  Will a spare tire fit in the stock location on the tailgate?

                  MT/Rs 33x12.5R15 on a Cragars 15x8 (3.75" bs)
                  99 Dub Ya Jay

                  My Adventures Thread
                  http://sisoffroad.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15148

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by BOX View Post
                    Will a spare tire fit in the stock location on the tailgate?

                    MT/Rs 33x12.5R15 on a Cragars 15x8 (3.75" bs)
                    You will have to get a spare tire extender from rough country
                    -98 XJ 4.5" lift , 35's, trimmed, locked, geared, flexy
                    -14 Subaru STI hatch Stage 2ish
                    -54 Dodge Power wagon M-37
                    -57 GMC Pickup
                    -Tim (OIIIIIO)

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                    • #11
                      If you are looking to go about this on the cheap, a 2"bb and 33" skinnys will work on stock wheels. I ran 33x10.5"s and the fat bob budget boost without an sye with no vibrations on the nv3550. I am not sure how that would work on an auto trans or if it would make a difference.

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                      • #12
                        Just do 2"bb 33x10.5km2 and your good. No drive line mods. And you can dd it.

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                        • #13
                          Spend a bit more and pop for new springs instead of a BB. BDS spring and a rear track bar bracket was 250 and the ride is far less jarring.
                          Don't Panic

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