[cwev222]

Hey guys, I'm in the middle of doing the Zone 4.25 lift, actually going to try and finish it up tonight. I was able to get the entire kit (3" SL, 1.25" BL, MML, Sway Quick Discos) and 4 33x10.5x15 BFG Ats for less than $1200...

I'm doing most of the work myself besides the tire installation, so you really don't have to spend $3000+ for this setup.

Also, I'm seeing people tell him he needs new rims for the 33s if he has stock rims...I have the stock rims also but have been told that the 33x10.50x15 fits the stock rims..is this not the case?

 

[SEAICE]

Hey guys, I'm in the middle of doing the Zone 4.25 lift, actually going to try and finish it up tonight. I was able to get the entire kit (3" SL, 1.25" BL, MML, Sway Quick Discos) and 4 33x10.5x15 BFG Ats for less than $1200...

I'm doing most of the work myself besides the tire installation, so you really don't have to spend $3000+ for this setup.

Also, I'm seeing people tell him he needs new rims for the 33s if he has stock rims...I have the stock rims also but have been told that the 33x10.50x15 fits the stock rims..is this not the case?

With 10.50s, stock wheels should be fine. Most go to 12.50s with 33s. The extra width requires a different offset, moving the tire/wheel outward.

 

[jp2611]

Hey guys, I'm in the middle of doing the Zone 4.25 lift, actually going to try and finish it up tonight. I was able to get the entire kit (3" SL, 1.25" BL, MML, Sway Quick Discos) and 4 33x10.5x15 BFG Ats for less than $1200...

I'm doing most of the work myself besides the tire installation, so you really don't have to spend $3000+ for this setup.

Also, I'm seeing people tell him he needs new rims for the 33s if he has stock rims...I have the stock rims also but have been told that the 33x10.50x15 fits the stock rims..is this not the case?

With 10.50s, stock wheels should be fine. Most go to 12.50s with 33s. The extra width requires a different offset, moving the tire/wheel outward.

I never tried as I took the word of the majority of the Forum members.....I was told the issue is the back spacing / shock mount and over all size of the tires.....if doing the lift still, should be able to to cycle your rear suspension and check and see if it APPEARS you have clearance...GOOD LUCK!!

 

[multibeast]

Hey guys, I'm in the middle of doing the Zone 4.25 lift, actually going to try and finish it up tonight. I was able to get the entire kit (3" SL, 1.25" BL, MML, Sway Quick Discos) and 4 33x10.5x15 BFG Ats for less than $1200... I'm doing most of the work myself besides the tire installation, so you really don't have to spend $3000+ for this setup. Also, I'm seeing people tell him he needs new rims for the 33s if he has stock rims...I have the stock rims also but have been told that the 33x10.50x15 fits the stock rims..is this not the case?

That sounds like an awfully good deal. I'm looking to run a similar setup but wanted to use an RE 2.5 for my SL. Where did you buy the tires? I'm looking for the same ones

 

[Nlburden]

I have buddies running 33's with stock gearing and hell I have been running 35's on 3.73 gears for a while now. I just recently bought my 4.88s a few days ago, still not installed yet. If you have the 4.0L engine, you can run 33's half easy with 3.73 gears and lower ( 4.10, 4.56). If you have 3.07 , you can still run it but you'll be pushing the engine harder. My first Jeep was a 4 cylinder on 33's. It was okay for getting around town, highways sucked, I had to keep the pedal to the medal to get to 5th gear. You don't need 4.88s to run 33's unless you have a 4 cylinder. If I were you, I would install them and drive it yourself. Get the feel for it, or even borrow a set off a friend and just drive your jeep around for the day and see what you think, I didn't mind being undergeared. Just bought 4.88s because I got a good deal on it and why not!

 

[e9sc]

They do cover the whole tire, and keep the Jeep pretty clean when off road. They are TnT customs......they replace EVERYTHING as far as fenders go. No cutting, just take off the factory fenders (inner and outer), and 6 bolts to mount these...than mount/ relocate everything attached to the fenders. (that was the worst part) Rock solid...hit trees with them hard enough bark/ and dead branches fell into the Jeep with me. No damage to the fender....lol This might give an idea of coverage............you guys making me miss that old TJ.......

Yo. Love those rock sliders. Where can I find some like those?

 

[Mike13]

I just did this exact upgrade this weekend!

First of all I love them! I got 33x12.5x15 Mastercraft MXT and put them on steel pro comp wheels (with 3.75 backspacing). The only thing I did to prepare for them was install a 2 inch spacer lift. I have the stock gearing...I think 3.07 and while it does struggle a little it is not much more than I had with the 31s. For me this is not a problem at all...I just have to stay in 4th for a little longer. I think I will up the gearing in the future though but not urgent at all.

I have only had them for a few days but I don't think I could go back to the 31s ever. I love them so much. They plow through the snow and look really good (I think the perfect size for TJs). They are relatively quiet and the jeep does not handle differently at all, and there is not rubbing while turning.

Here is a picture of the two different tires while I was mounting them, you can really see the difference!

 

[jp2611]

Yo. Love those rock sliders. Where can I find some like those?

A Forum sponsor who is local to me had them...Baseline 4x4...got them for $100! I get A LOT of my parts from Baseline.....new WARN zEON for the JK and my OME SL, also Drake hood latches, some Zone Products...they have most everything.....and they are JEEP PEOPLE they actually WHEEL!!

 

[jrodakajo]

guys...need help.
running 31s with steelies and 4inch lift....on manual 04 TJ. I like how it drives...power is fine...gas mileage is unknown since i just got it.
question....
since alloys weight about 7lbs lighter each wheel. If i jump to 33s and no re gear....will it feel the same as my 31s with steel wheels?

 

[sparky]

No, tire weight has marginal effect. The big change is the diameter. Without regearing, it will feel sluggish, how much will depend on what gearing it has now.