Minimum Lift Question
12-22-2004, 01:05 PM
#21
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Re: Minimum Lift Question
Yes, Jeff! That is what I meant, thanks for clarifying.
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> POINT OF ORDER
> Don't you really mean an inch LESS of backspacing. The stock rims have 5",
> wouldn't you need only 4" to avoid rubbing.
>
>
>
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:Xrhyd.7417$wi2.325@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com ...
>
>>Missed the part about the factory wheels. While I know there are some
>>people doing it with 33s on the stock Rubi wheels, I can't imagine they
>>are not having contact problems with the 5" backspacing. I really wanted
>>to keep my Rubi's factory wheels, but did not find this feasible. You
>>really need another inch of backspacing to be free from contact. Rubi
>>wheels are still bringing in some serious cash, so you might look at
>>Ebaying yours, and buy the wheels of your choice in the correct
>>configuration at even money.
>>
>>Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>
>>>You cannot put 33x12.50 on the factory wheels, they will rub because
>>>those wheels have too much backspacing. 3" of suspension lift is the
>>>bare minimum with a 1" body lift a good idea for a little more clearance
>>>to insure the 33" tires won't rub.
>>>
>>>Jerry
>>>
>>>Fred Garvin wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I have a 2004 Rubicon that I want to put 33" MTRs on. I would like to
>>>>know what the MINIMUM lift (in height) I can get so that the tires
>>>>won't rub, stick out and I can still use my stock rims. Your comments
>>>>and suggestion are appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks!
>>>>
>>>>-Fred
>>
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
>>
>>71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
>>01 XJ Sport
>>
>>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
>>-- Dave Barry
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp
>>Function: noun
>>Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
>>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
>>World War II.
>>
>>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> POINT OF ORDER
> Don't you really mean an inch LESS of backspacing. The stock rims have 5",
> wouldn't you need only 4" to avoid rubbing.
>
>
>
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:Xrhyd.7417$wi2.325@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com ...
>
>>Missed the part about the factory wheels. While I know there are some
>>people doing it with 33s on the stock Rubi wheels, I can't imagine they
>>are not having contact problems with the 5" backspacing. I really wanted
>>to keep my Rubi's factory wheels, but did not find this feasible. You
>>really need another inch of backspacing to be free from contact. Rubi
>>wheels are still bringing in some serious cash, so you might look at
>>Ebaying yours, and buy the wheels of your choice in the correct
>>configuration at even money.
>>
>>Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>
>>>You cannot put 33x12.50 on the factory wheels, they will rub because
>>>those wheels have too much backspacing. 3" of suspension lift is the
>>>bare minimum with a 1" body lift a good idea for a little more clearance
>>>to insure the 33" tires won't rub.
>>>
>>>Jerry
>>>
>>>Fred Garvin wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I have a 2004 Rubicon that I want to put 33" MTRs on. I would like to
>>>>know what the MINIMUM lift (in height) I can get so that the tires
>>>>won't rub, stick out and I can still use my stock rims. Your comments
>>>>and suggestion are appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks!
>>>>
>>>>-Fred
>>
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
>>
>>71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
>>01 XJ Sport
>>
>>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
>>-- Dave Barry
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp
>>Function: noun
>>Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
>>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
>>World War II.
>>
>>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
12-22-2004, 01:05 PM
#22
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Re: Minimum Lift Question
Yes, Jeff! That is what I meant, thanks for clarifying.
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> POINT OF ORDER
> Don't you really mean an inch LESS of backspacing. The stock rims have 5",
> wouldn't you need only 4" to avoid rubbing.
>
>
>
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:Xrhyd.7417$wi2.325@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com ...
>
>>Missed the part about the factory wheels. While I know there are some
>>people doing it with 33s on the stock Rubi wheels, I can't imagine they
>>are not having contact problems with the 5" backspacing. I really wanted
>>to keep my Rubi's factory wheels, but did not find this feasible. You
>>really need another inch of backspacing to be free from contact. Rubi
>>wheels are still bringing in some serious cash, so you might look at
>>Ebaying yours, and buy the wheels of your choice in the correct
>>configuration at even money.
>>
>>Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>
>>>You cannot put 33x12.50 on the factory wheels, they will rub because
>>>those wheels have too much backspacing. 3" of suspension lift is the
>>>bare minimum with a 1" body lift a good idea for a little more clearance
>>>to insure the 33" tires won't rub.
>>>
>>>Jerry
>>>
>>>Fred Garvin wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I have a 2004 Rubicon that I want to put 33" MTRs on. I would like to
>>>>know what the MINIMUM lift (in height) I can get so that the tires
>>>>won't rub, stick out and I can still use my stock rims. Your comments
>>>>and suggestion are appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks!
>>>>
>>>>-Fred
>>
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
>>
>>71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
>>01 XJ Sport
>>
>>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
>>-- Dave Barry
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp
>>Function: noun
>>Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
>>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
>>World War II.
>>
>>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> POINT OF ORDER
> Don't you really mean an inch LESS of backspacing. The stock rims have 5",
> wouldn't you need only 4" to avoid rubbing.
>
>
>
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:Xrhyd.7417$wi2.325@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com ...
>
>>Missed the part about the factory wheels. While I know there are some
>>people doing it with 33s on the stock Rubi wheels, I can't imagine they
>>are not having contact problems with the 5" backspacing. I really wanted
>>to keep my Rubi's factory wheels, but did not find this feasible. You
>>really need another inch of backspacing to be free from contact. Rubi
>>wheels are still bringing in some serious cash, so you might look at
>>Ebaying yours, and buy the wheels of your choice in the correct
>>configuration at even money.
>>
>>Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>
>>>You cannot put 33x12.50 on the factory wheels, they will rub because
>>>those wheels have too much backspacing. 3" of suspension lift is the
>>>bare minimum with a 1" body lift a good idea for a little more clearance
>>>to insure the 33" tires won't rub.
>>>
>>>Jerry
>>>
>>>Fred Garvin wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I have a 2004 Rubicon that I want to put 33" MTRs on. I would like to
>>>>know what the MINIMUM lift (in height) I can get so that the tires
>>>>won't rub, stick out and I can still use my stock rims. Your comments
>>>>and suggestion are appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks!
>>>>
>>>>-Fred
>>
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
>>
>>71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
>>01 XJ Sport
>>
>>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
>>-- Dave Barry
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp
>>Function: noun
>>Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
>>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
>>World War II.
>>
>>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
12-22-2004, 03:00 PM
#23
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Re: Minimum Lift Question
For your 16" wheels, the best MTR size for minimal lift (~2") is
235/85R16, which is roughly equivalent to 32x9.50. If your rims are 8"
wide you might get away with 285/75R16 (about 33x11.50). Extending bump
stops can limit rubbing with less lift.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Fred Garvin wrote:
> I have a 2004 Rubicon that I want to put 33" MTRs on. I would like to know
> what the MINIMUM lift (in height) I can get so that the tires won't rub,
> stick out and I can still use my stock rims. Your comments and suggestion
> are appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Fred
235/85R16, which is roughly equivalent to 32x9.50. If your rims are 8"
wide you might get away with 285/75R16 (about 33x11.50). Extending bump
stops can limit rubbing with less lift.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Fred Garvin wrote:
> I have a 2004 Rubicon that I want to put 33" MTRs on. I would like to know
> what the MINIMUM lift (in height) I can get so that the tires won't rub,
> stick out and I can still use my stock rims. Your comments and suggestion
> are appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Fred
12-22-2004, 03:00 PM
#24
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Re: Minimum Lift Question
For your 16" wheels, the best MTR size for minimal lift (~2") is
235/85R16, which is roughly equivalent to 32x9.50. If your rims are 8"
wide you might get away with 285/75R16 (about 33x11.50). Extending bump
stops can limit rubbing with less lift.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Fred Garvin wrote:
> I have a 2004 Rubicon that I want to put 33" MTRs on. I would like to know
> what the MINIMUM lift (in height) I can get so that the tires won't rub,
> stick out and I can still use my stock rims. Your comments and suggestion
> are appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Fred
235/85R16, which is roughly equivalent to 32x9.50. If your rims are 8"
wide you might get away with 285/75R16 (about 33x11.50). Extending bump
stops can limit rubbing with less lift.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Fred Garvin wrote:
> I have a 2004 Rubicon that I want to put 33" MTRs on. I would like to know
> what the MINIMUM lift (in height) I can get so that the tires won't rub,
> stick out and I can still use my stock rims. Your comments and suggestion
> are appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Fred
12-22-2004, 03:00 PM
#25
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Re: Minimum Lift Question
For your 16" wheels, the best MTR size for minimal lift (~2") is
235/85R16, which is roughly equivalent to 32x9.50. If your rims are 8"
wide you might get away with 285/75R16 (about 33x11.50). Extending bump
stops can limit rubbing with less lift.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Fred Garvin wrote:
> I have a 2004 Rubicon that I want to put 33" MTRs on. I would like to know
> what the MINIMUM lift (in height) I can get so that the tires won't rub,
> stick out and I can still use my stock rims. Your comments and suggestion
> are appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Fred
235/85R16, which is roughly equivalent to 32x9.50. If your rims are 8"
wide you might get away with 285/75R16 (about 33x11.50). Extending bump
stops can limit rubbing with less lift.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Fred Garvin wrote:
> I have a 2004 Rubicon that I want to put 33" MTRs on. I would like to know
> what the MINIMUM lift (in height) I can get so that the tires won't rub,
> stick out and I can still use my stock rims. Your comments and suggestion
> are appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Fred
12-23-2004, 02:47 PM
#29
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Re: Minimum Lift Question
Spacers are usually as expensive as a set of the correct sized
rims. They are not safe and would never be allowed on a Drag Strip.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
CJ5 on 35's wrote:
>
> I am running wheel spacers on my cj5, work great, make sure they are
> torqued right,
rims. They are not safe and would never be allowed on a Drag Strip.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
CJ5 on 35's wrote:
>
> I am running wheel spacers on my cj5, work great, make sure they are
> torqued right,
12-23-2004, 02:47 PM
#30
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Re: Minimum Lift Question
Spacers are usually as expensive as a set of the correct sized
rims. They are not safe and would never be allowed on a Drag Strip.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
CJ5 on 35's wrote:
>
> I am running wheel spacers on my cj5, work great, make sure they are
> torqued right,
rims. They are not safe and would never be allowed on a Drag Strip.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
CJ5 on 35's wrote:
>
> I am running wheel spacers on my cj5, work great, make sure they are
> torqued right,