Triple88a said:
yep Dirk is 100% on track here..
I want to get 2" spacers but i'm wondering will i have a rub or soemthing if my stock rim is 3.5 BS and stock hight? I dont think my jeep is lifted.. i know i didnt lift it but i dont know if the prev owner did..
Well, you haven't said what size tires you want to run. (or I missed it if you did)
Here's a pic of one of our OME Hybrid kits, 33x12.50 tires on 3.25" BS rims, next to a stock jeep:
You can see how far those 33's extend with 3.25" BS.
I think it looks PROPER BTW!
That rig is running a 2"+ spring along with a 1.25" BL and 2" of extended bumpstops.
You can believe that a 33" tire will rub the fenders & flares pretty hard on an 00 TJ with no lift with an effective BS of 3.5".
I'd make a decision on tire size and budget and then decide on a package that supports that.
You have a balance from the factory that works together for a given tire size and lift height. Changing tire size signifigantly (and wheel BS, etc) requires changing other things if you want your jeep to perform well and be safe. Depending on that tire size and/or BS, you may need a lift, extended bumpstops, a BL, wider fender flares, trimming, or a combination of these things and more.
Unfortunately, I talk to guys regularly that bought a cheap "kit" and now they want us to help them figure out why their jeep is so scary to drive and rides like a stagecoach!
If the budget is low, the closer to stock you can stay, the better. If you've got a little more cash to play with and want to get into enjoying what your jeep could really be capable of, there are some great options to be had.
If I've learned anything, it's that doing it cheap tends to end up meaning that you'll be doing it over. Doing it right after doing it cheap just costs more than doing it right the first time...