Tire / Lift Advice ('00 TJ)
02-05-2004, 10:37 AM
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Tire / Lift Advice ('00 TJ)
I have a '00 TJ (4 speed, 4 cyl) with the original P225/75-15 tires &
rims. The tires now need replacing and my 17-1/2 year old son wants
to spend his hard earned money on bigger tires (he likes the BFG 31 or
33"). He does very little off roading, and this is being done mainly
to make the TJ look better. My questions are as follows:
1. What kind of lift will be necessary to handle these larger tires?
Should the lift be a suspension or body lift? Can I install the lift
kit myself or do I need to find someone to do this work?
2. Can the original stock rims be used or will new rims be required?
3. What kind of money is my son looking at for all of this?
Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
Craig
rims. The tires now need replacing and my 17-1/2 year old son wants
to spend his hard earned money on bigger tires (he likes the BFG 31 or
33"). He does very little off roading, and this is being done mainly
to make the TJ look better. My questions are as follows:
1. What kind of lift will be necessary to handle these larger tires?
Should the lift be a suspension or body lift? Can I install the lift
kit myself or do I need to find someone to do this work?
2. Can the original stock rims be used or will new rims be required?
3. What kind of money is my son looking at for all of this?
Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
Craig
02-05-2004, 10:42 PM
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Re: Tire / Lift Advice ('00 TJ)
On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 09:37:12 -0600, Craig Grinsteiner
<heilco@execpc.com> wrote:
>I have a '00 TJ (4 speed, 4 cyl) with the original P225/75-15 tires &
>rims. The tires now need replacing and my 17-1/2 year old son wants
>to spend his hard earned money on bigger tires (he likes the BFG 31 or
>33"). He does very little off roading, and this is being done mainly
>to make the TJ look better. My questions are as follows:
>1. What kind of lift will be necessary to handle these larger tires?
>Should the lift be a suspension or body lift? Can I install the lift
>kit myself or do I need to find someone to do this work?
>2. Can the original stock rims be used or will new rims be required?
>3. What kind of money is my son looking at for all of this?
>
>Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
>
>Craig
1) Good rule of thumb is 1" of lift per 1" of tire size larger than
30". Although 31's fit on stock TJ's without a lift. So 2" lift for
32's, 3" for 33's, ~5" for 35's, etc.
As for what type of lift, suspension lift is generally preferred (as
opposed to body). There are also coil spacer lifts available if you
only want a mild ~2" lift (that's what I have).
Can you do it yourself? Depends on the lift you choose and how good
you are with a wrench. I have average (perhaps even below average
hehe) mechanical ability, and was able to do my coil spacer lift
myself.
2) Stock rims should be fine for any tire 10.5" wide or smaller.
Anything larger will probably rub (since the stock wheels will
position the tire too close to the Jeep). Even 10.5" wide tires will
probably require a small modification to the steering stops up front
to prevent rubbing during tight turns.
3) Depends on the lift and the tires. The lifts run anywhere from
about $200 for 2" coil spacers, up to about $1000 for a full-blown 3".
And of course, there are prices in between depending on manufacturer
and model.
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
<heilco@execpc.com> wrote:
>I have a '00 TJ (4 speed, 4 cyl) with the original P225/75-15 tires &
>rims. The tires now need replacing and my 17-1/2 year old son wants
>to spend his hard earned money on bigger tires (he likes the BFG 31 or
>33"). He does very little off roading, and this is being done mainly
>to make the TJ look better. My questions are as follows:
>1. What kind of lift will be necessary to handle these larger tires?
>Should the lift be a suspension or body lift? Can I install the lift
>kit myself or do I need to find someone to do this work?
>2. Can the original stock rims be used or will new rims be required?
>3. What kind of money is my son looking at for all of this?
>
>Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
>
>Craig
1) Good rule of thumb is 1" of lift per 1" of tire size larger than
30". Although 31's fit on stock TJ's without a lift. So 2" lift for
32's, 3" for 33's, ~5" for 35's, etc.
As for what type of lift, suspension lift is generally preferred (as
opposed to body). There are also coil spacer lifts available if you
only want a mild ~2" lift (that's what I have).
Can you do it yourself? Depends on the lift you choose and how good
you are with a wrench. I have average (perhaps even below average
hehe) mechanical ability, and was able to do my coil spacer lift
myself.
2) Stock rims should be fine for any tire 10.5" wide or smaller.
Anything larger will probably rub (since the stock wheels will
position the tire too close to the Jeep). Even 10.5" wide tires will
probably require a small modification to the steering stops up front
to prevent rubbing during tight turns.
3) Depends on the lift and the tires. The lifts run anywhere from
about $200 for 2" coil spacers, up to about $1000 for a full-blown 3".
And of course, there are prices in between depending on manufacturer
and model.
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
02-05-2004, 10:42 PM
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Re: Tire / Lift Advice ('00 TJ)
On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 09:37:12 -0600, Craig Grinsteiner
<heilco@execpc.com> wrote:
>I have a '00 TJ (4 speed, 4 cyl) with the original P225/75-15 tires &
>rims. The tires now need replacing and my 17-1/2 year old son wants
>to spend his hard earned money on bigger tires (he likes the BFG 31 or
>33"). He does very little off roading, and this is being done mainly
>to make the TJ look better. My questions are as follows:
>1. What kind of lift will be necessary to handle these larger tires?
>Should the lift be a suspension or body lift? Can I install the lift
>kit myself or do I need to find someone to do this work?
>2. Can the original stock rims be used or will new rims be required?
>3. What kind of money is my son looking at for all of this?
>
>Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
>
>Craig
1) Good rule of thumb is 1" of lift per 1" of tire size larger than
30". Although 31's fit on stock TJ's without a lift. So 2" lift for
32's, 3" for 33's, ~5" for 35's, etc.
As for what type of lift, suspension lift is generally preferred (as
opposed to body). There are also coil spacer lifts available if you
only want a mild ~2" lift (that's what I have).
Can you do it yourself? Depends on the lift you choose and how good
you are with a wrench. I have average (perhaps even below average
hehe) mechanical ability, and was able to do my coil spacer lift
myself.
2) Stock rims should be fine for any tire 10.5" wide or smaller.
Anything larger will probably rub (since the stock wheels will
position the tire too close to the Jeep). Even 10.5" wide tires will
probably require a small modification to the steering stops up front
to prevent rubbing during tight turns.
3) Depends on the lift and the tires. The lifts run anywhere from
about $200 for 2" coil spacers, up to about $1000 for a full-blown 3".
And of course, there are prices in between depending on manufacturer
and model.
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
<heilco@execpc.com> wrote:
>I have a '00 TJ (4 speed, 4 cyl) with the original P225/75-15 tires &
>rims. The tires now need replacing and my 17-1/2 year old son wants
>to spend his hard earned money on bigger tires (he likes the BFG 31 or
>33"). He does very little off roading, and this is being done mainly
>to make the TJ look better. My questions are as follows:
>1. What kind of lift will be necessary to handle these larger tires?
>Should the lift be a suspension or body lift? Can I install the lift
>kit myself or do I need to find someone to do this work?
>2. Can the original stock rims be used or will new rims be required?
>3. What kind of money is my son looking at for all of this?
>
>Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
>
>Craig
1) Good rule of thumb is 1" of lift per 1" of tire size larger than
30". Although 31's fit on stock TJ's without a lift. So 2" lift for
32's, 3" for 33's, ~5" for 35's, etc.
As for what type of lift, suspension lift is generally preferred (as
opposed to body). There are also coil spacer lifts available if you
only want a mild ~2" lift (that's what I have).
Can you do it yourself? Depends on the lift you choose and how good
you are with a wrench. I have average (perhaps even below average
hehe) mechanical ability, and was able to do my coil spacer lift
myself.
2) Stock rims should be fine for any tire 10.5" wide or smaller.
Anything larger will probably rub (since the stock wheels will
position the tire too close to the Jeep). Even 10.5" wide tires will
probably require a small modification to the steering stops up front
to prevent rubbing during tight turns.
3) Depends on the lift and the tires. The lifts run anywhere from
about $200 for 2" coil spacers, up to about $1000 for a full-blown 3".
And of course, there are prices in between depending on manufacturer
and model.
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
02-05-2004, 10:42 PM
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Re: Tire / Lift Advice ('00 TJ)
On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 09:37:12 -0600, Craig Grinsteiner
<heilco@execpc.com> wrote:
>I have a '00 TJ (4 speed, 4 cyl) with the original P225/75-15 tires &
>rims. The tires now need replacing and my 17-1/2 year old son wants
>to spend his hard earned money on bigger tires (he likes the BFG 31 or
>33"). He does very little off roading, and this is being done mainly
>to make the TJ look better. My questions are as follows:
>1. What kind of lift will be necessary to handle these larger tires?
>Should the lift be a suspension or body lift? Can I install the lift
>kit myself or do I need to find someone to do this work?
>2. Can the original stock rims be used or will new rims be required?
>3. What kind of money is my son looking at for all of this?
>
>Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
>
>Craig
1) Good rule of thumb is 1" of lift per 1" of tire size larger than
30". Although 31's fit on stock TJ's without a lift. So 2" lift for
32's, 3" for 33's, ~5" for 35's, etc.
As for what type of lift, suspension lift is generally preferred (as
opposed to body). There are also coil spacer lifts available if you
only want a mild ~2" lift (that's what I have).
Can you do it yourself? Depends on the lift you choose and how good
you are with a wrench. I have average (perhaps even below average
hehe) mechanical ability, and was able to do my coil spacer lift
myself.
2) Stock rims should be fine for any tire 10.5" wide or smaller.
Anything larger will probably rub (since the stock wheels will
position the tire too close to the Jeep). Even 10.5" wide tires will
probably require a small modification to the steering stops up front
to prevent rubbing during tight turns.
3) Depends on the lift and the tires. The lifts run anywhere from
about $200 for 2" coil spacers, up to about $1000 for a full-blown 3".
And of course, there are prices in between depending on manufacturer
and model.
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
<heilco@execpc.com> wrote:
>I have a '00 TJ (4 speed, 4 cyl) with the original P225/75-15 tires &
>rims. The tires now need replacing and my 17-1/2 year old son wants
>to spend his hard earned money on bigger tires (he likes the BFG 31 or
>33"). He does very little off roading, and this is being done mainly
>to make the TJ look better. My questions are as follows:
>1. What kind of lift will be necessary to handle these larger tires?
>Should the lift be a suspension or body lift? Can I install the lift
>kit myself or do I need to find someone to do this work?
>2. Can the original stock rims be used or will new rims be required?
>3. What kind of money is my son looking at for all of this?
>
>Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
>
>Craig
1) Good rule of thumb is 1" of lift per 1" of tire size larger than
30". Although 31's fit on stock TJ's without a lift. So 2" lift for
32's, 3" for 33's, ~5" for 35's, etc.
As for what type of lift, suspension lift is generally preferred (as
opposed to body). There are also coil spacer lifts available if you
only want a mild ~2" lift (that's what I have).
Can you do it yourself? Depends on the lift you choose and how good
you are with a wrench. I have average (perhaps even below average
hehe) mechanical ability, and was able to do my coil spacer lift
myself.
2) Stock rims should be fine for any tire 10.5" wide or smaller.
Anything larger will probably rub (since the stock wheels will
position the tire too close to the Jeep). Even 10.5" wide tires will
probably require a small modification to the steering stops up front
to prevent rubbing during tight turns.
3) Depends on the lift and the tires. The lifts run anywhere from
about $200 for 2" coil spacers, up to about $1000 for a full-blown 3".
And of course, there are prices in between depending on manufacturer
and model.
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
02-06-2004, 12:13 AM
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Re: Tire / Lift Advice ('00 TJ)
31's dont require any lift.
On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 09:37:12 -0600, Craig Grinsteiner <heilco@execpc.com> wrote:
>>I have a '00 TJ (4 speed, 4 cyl) with the original P225/75-15 tires &
>>rims. The tires now need replacing and my 17-1/2 year old son wants
>>to spend his hard earned money on bigger tires (he likes the BFG 31 or
>>33"). He does very little off roading, and this is being done mainly
>>to make the TJ look better. My questions are as follows:
>>1. What kind of lift will be necessary to handle these larger tires?
>>Should the lift be a suspension or body lift? Can I install the lift
>>kit myself or do I need to find someone to do this work?
>>2. Can the original stock rims be used or will new rims be required?
>>3. What kind of money is my son looking at for all of this?
>>
>>Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
>>
>>Craig
On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 09:37:12 -0600, Craig Grinsteiner <heilco@execpc.com> wrote:
>>I have a '00 TJ (4 speed, 4 cyl) with the original P225/75-15 tires &
>>rims. The tires now need replacing and my 17-1/2 year old son wants
>>to spend his hard earned money on bigger tires (he likes the BFG 31 or
>>33"). He does very little off roading, and this is being done mainly
>>to make the TJ look better. My questions are as follows:
>>1. What kind of lift will be necessary to handle these larger tires?
>>Should the lift be a suspension or body lift? Can I install the lift
>>kit myself or do I need to find someone to do this work?
>>2. Can the original stock rims be used or will new rims be required?
>>3. What kind of money is my son looking at for all of this?
>>
>>Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
>>
>>Craig
02-06-2004, 12:13 AM
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Re: Tire / Lift Advice ('00 TJ)
31's dont require any lift.
On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 09:37:12 -0600, Craig Grinsteiner <heilco@execpc.com> wrote:
>>I have a '00 TJ (4 speed, 4 cyl) with the original P225/75-15 tires &
>>rims. The tires now need replacing and my 17-1/2 year old son wants
>>to spend his hard earned money on bigger tires (he likes the BFG 31 or
>>33"). He does very little off roading, and this is being done mainly
>>to make the TJ look better. My questions are as follows:
>>1. What kind of lift will be necessary to handle these larger tires?
>>Should the lift be a suspension or body lift? Can I install the lift
>>kit myself or do I need to find someone to do this work?
>>2. Can the original stock rims be used or will new rims be required?
>>3. What kind of money is my son looking at for all of this?
>>
>>Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
>>
>>Craig
On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 09:37:12 -0600, Craig Grinsteiner <heilco@execpc.com> wrote:
>>I have a '00 TJ (4 speed, 4 cyl) with the original P225/75-15 tires &
>>rims. The tires now need replacing and my 17-1/2 year old son wants
>>to spend his hard earned money on bigger tires (he likes the BFG 31 or
>>33"). He does very little off roading, and this is being done mainly
>>to make the TJ look better. My questions are as follows:
>>1. What kind of lift will be necessary to handle these larger tires?
>>Should the lift be a suspension or body lift? Can I install the lift
>>kit myself or do I need to find someone to do this work?
>>2. Can the original stock rims be used or will new rims be required?
>>3. What kind of money is my son looking at for all of this?
>>
>>Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
>>
>>Craig
02-06-2004, 12:13 AM
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Re: Tire / Lift Advice ('00 TJ)
31's dont require any lift.
On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 09:37:12 -0600, Craig Grinsteiner <heilco@execpc.com> wrote:
>>I have a '00 TJ (4 speed, 4 cyl) with the original P225/75-15 tires &
>>rims. The tires now need replacing and my 17-1/2 year old son wants
>>to spend his hard earned money on bigger tires (he likes the BFG 31 or
>>33"). He does very little off roading, and this is being done mainly
>>to make the TJ look better. My questions are as follows:
>>1. What kind of lift will be necessary to handle these larger tires?
>>Should the lift be a suspension or body lift? Can I install the lift
>>kit myself or do I need to find someone to do this work?
>>2. Can the original stock rims be used or will new rims be required?
>>3. What kind of money is my son looking at for all of this?
>>
>>Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
>>
>>Craig
On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 09:37:12 -0600, Craig Grinsteiner <heilco@execpc.com> wrote:
>>I have a '00 TJ (4 speed, 4 cyl) with the original P225/75-15 tires &
>>rims. The tires now need replacing and my 17-1/2 year old son wants
>>to spend his hard earned money on bigger tires (he likes the BFG 31 or
>>33"). He does very little off roading, and this is being done mainly
>>to make the TJ look better. My questions are as follows:
>>1. What kind of lift will be necessary to handle these larger tires?
>>Should the lift be a suspension or body lift? Can I install the lift
>>kit myself or do I need to find someone to do this work?
>>2. Can the original stock rims be used or will new rims be required?
>>3. What kind of money is my son looking at for all of this?
>>
>>Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
>>
>>Craig
02-06-2004, 12:16 AM
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Re: Tire / Lift Advice ('00 TJ)
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
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> 31's dont require any lift.
>
>
I just did a run with somebody who had 32's BFG M/Ts and there was no
rubbing on a TJ stock suspension. Although it used to rub on the front
anti sway bar (which he had kindly removed all together because of the
rubbing).
TW
news:ii8620t16akvq3i4kv8m2fdpdq1okihcim@4ax.com...
> 31's dont require any lift.
>
>
I just did a run with somebody who had 32's BFG M/Ts and there was no
rubbing on a TJ stock suspension. Although it used to rub on the front
anti sway bar (which he had kindly removed all together because of the
rubbing).
TW
02-06-2004, 12:16 AM
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Re: Tire / Lift Advice ('00 TJ)
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
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> 31's dont require any lift.
>
>
I just did a run with somebody who had 32's BFG M/Ts and there was no
rubbing on a TJ stock suspension. Although it used to rub on the front
anti sway bar (which he had kindly removed all together because of the
rubbing).
TW
news:ii8620t16akvq3i4kv8m2fdpdq1okihcim@4ax.com...
> 31's dont require any lift.
>
>
I just did a run with somebody who had 32's BFG M/Ts and there was no
rubbing on a TJ stock suspension. Although it used to rub on the front
anti sway bar (which he had kindly removed all together because of the
rubbing).
TW
02-06-2004, 12:16 AM
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Re: Tire / Lift Advice ('00 TJ)
"jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message
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> 31's dont require any lift.
>
>
I just did a run with somebody who had 32's BFG M/Ts and there was no
rubbing on a TJ stock suspension. Although it used to rub on the front
anti sway bar (which he had kindly removed all together because of the
rubbing).
TW
news:ii8620t16akvq3i4kv8m2fdpdq1okihcim@4ax.com...
> 31's dont require any lift.
>
>
I just did a run with somebody who had 32's BFG M/Ts and there was no
rubbing on a TJ stock suspension. Although it used to rub on the front
anti sway bar (which he had kindly removed all together because of the
rubbing).
TW