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34" tires on a lifted cj2a

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by curbcrawler, Sep 14, 2010.

  1. curbcrawler

    curbcrawler Hacker

    Hey guys, I have a 46 cj2a and Im looking at putting 34 tires on it. I have a 2.5" suspension lift on it and a 1 body lift can I put 34" tires under it with out rubbing. No comp cut for me. thanks
     
  2. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    The rear wheel openings are going to be very tight with 34's. I'm not saying it can't be done but there isn't a whole lot of room there, especially on the front of the rear wheels.
     
  3. 54cj3b

    54cj3b Member

    I got 33s on my 3b stock adding 2.5 to go 35s
    just measure first before buying tires its really the only way to tell 35s for me just may be pushing it a bit but time will tell
     
  4. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Not going to work-sorry. With 2.5" Rancho springs, 1" body lift, and about 1" on the shackles, my 33's are still catching the rear corners on the rear axle at full compression-even after some body triming. You will also still need spacers to keep the front wheels off the frame at full turn using minimal backspaced wheels.
     
  5. 54cj3b

    54cj3b Member

    I don't even touch rancho parts anymore
    to many problems in past
    another thing to remember no 2 lifts are the same
    example :
    rancho has a 2.5 lift get about a 1.0 inch
    daystar 2.5 gives about 1.75 inch
    black diamond 2.5 gives 2.0 inch
    same with tires my 33s are shorter than the 32s on my cherokee each brand differs
    best advise before buying a lift or even tires is do your homework and a lot of measuring
    good luck with your lift
     
  6. curbcrawler

    curbcrawler Hacker

    Bummer guys, dont want to lift it any higher. I was looking to run some 9.5" wide super swampers and they only offer them in 34" diameter. Looking for an aggressive tread on a norrow tire maybe in 31"x9.5". Any Ideas?
     
  7. sammy

    sammy Coca-Cola?

    w3srl runs 31" TSL's and he loves them
     
  8. curbcrawler

    curbcrawler Hacker

    are the 9.5" wide?
     
  9. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Yep, 31's will work fine and you might be able to get 32's on rub free. If one did not care about suspension travel, you could always space the bumpstops-sort of negates what I want a Jeep for, however.
     
  10. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    I'm running 31x9.50 Interco TSL's with new replacement stock springs and a mild shackle lift. They clear everything just fine, except for a little rubbing at full lock. They also work GREAT off-road.
     
  11. curbcrawler

    curbcrawler Hacker

    sweet, thanks.
     
  12. avmechanic

    avmechanic Gearhead

    I say go for the 34"s. I think the rubbing will be minor and only at high flex or wheels turned sharp. I am running 34x10.50x15 super swamper LTBs on my flatty. I have 4.5" springs though. I kind of wish I would have gone with 2.5" springs as my Jeep sits a bit high in my opinion. My springs are still new and I am hoping that they will settle quite a bit when I start driving and flexing it. I think 34x9.50x15s should fit OK the other option is Interco has 32x9.5x15s in the bias line, witch should be close. Here is a picture of my Jeep with my 34x10.50x15s. I am sure the Jeep will settle yet but I have lots of clearance.

    [​IMG]

    Greg
     
  13. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    If I put a lift on the flatty it won't fit in the garage. :(
     
  14. curbcrawler

    curbcrawler Hacker

    I know what you mean about not wanting to go any higher. I think as narrow as this thing is even with the wider than stock 79 narrow track axles, it would tip easy.
     
  15. windyhill

    windyhill Sponsor

    I run 32x10.5 swamper radials on my 3b and love them they stuff up into the wells well:rofl: I Run a slightly longer shackle, 1" Superlift springs and cj5 body spacers wich give me another 1/2 in or so. 2" total.
     
  16. Chuck

    Chuck Sponsor

    I run a 2 1/2 lift with 34x9.5 they will rub in the rear at full stuff and the lugs will rub the front springs at full turn.

    Not enough to make me swap or go higher.

    [​IMG]
     
  17. 54cj3b

    54cj3b Member

    Finally someone who thinks like me :D

    wife says when I add the lift I need to make a ladder to help her get in
    already got what I need to do it
    cut up one of those home fire escape roll up ladders bolt inside jeep flap it out when she gets in roll back up and presto what ladder :rofl:
     
    Last edited: Sep 16, 2010
  18. curbcrawler

    curbcrawler Hacker

    love those freaking tires on a flatty!
     
  19. Mieser

    Mieser New Member

    What brand springs?

    Looks perfect to me!
     
  20. Chuck

    Chuck Sponsor

    If your asking about the above 2a it has stock springs and 2" square tube between the frame and spring hangers