Wheels and lift?

[Craig333]

After my first try at wheeling here. I now know I will need to custom my jeep. So I need to know what size wheels I will need, I know 33's would most likely be the best way to go. But what size can I get away with and still enjoy the rocky wheeling around here. And what size lift will i need. Can you tell I'm new to this

its a 93 Jeep

[YJ_Aaron]

33's are a good place to start with 15x8 or 15x10 wheels depending on width of the tires you buy.  Another good place to start is a simple 4" suspension lift.  I'd recommend either BDS or Rubicon Express.

http://www.4wheelerssupply.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/471_1_36_46

[Bradman]

Body protection, and skid plates.  Theese are as important as any lift.  Rock sliders, bumpers, stering, engine, and gas tank skids would all be smart.

[Craig333]

Could I still run the wheels I have with the 4" lift kit? I now I will not be able to do all at one time.

[YJ_Aaron]

I haven't seen your jeep so I can't tell you that. However you can keep your wheels and stock tires, and when you upgrade tires go to a 33x10.50x15 and keep factory style wheels. 

Armor is important, as brad says... its personaly preference I like to go taller at first and get as much up away from the damaging obstructions as I can then add armor later.

[Craig333]

My jeep is a stock as it comes right now. 93 jeep Wrangler.

[YJ_Aaron]

Best bet is to find some used parts as others upgrade etc...

Personally I'd order a lift when you can afford it, then keep an eye out for used tires and wheels.  I may even have a set of 2" springs I'd make you a deal on, but have to wait til I could go home and get them.

[Big A]

Did Bobby sell his 33's yet? Those would be perfect, And priced GOOD!

[YJ_Aaron]

YEP.  Those are already gone.

[CRAZY LARRY]

if it is a 4 cyl. you will like it better with new gears also. if you drive  on the hiway much.

[hotshot]

If you want to spend as little as possible, I suggest you do a 2" budget boost, 1" body lift, find some used 33" tires on steel rims, install tow hooks (front and rear), get your 4low fixed and you will have a trail worthy rig.

From there you upgrade as you can afford it or as you break it.

 

[YJ_Aaron]

Mark,  He can't really do a 2" budget boost as YJ's are leaf sprung.  Tow hooks are a great point if you don't have them, get them! 

Really there is no limit to where you can go building your jeep, or a bad place to start.  It's all personal preference and budget. 

[hotshot]

Oh yeah 

How about a 2" shackle lift?

[YJ_Aaron]

Not without some bad consequences.  Best bet if 2" would be enough for him would be add a leaves front and rear which usually nets about 1.5-2" and then 1/2" shackles or so.  But even then need new shocks, etc. 

In my opinion starting with a good 4" lift kit is a great starting point that way suspension is done, and you've replaced a lot of the fatigued pieces.

[Craig333]

Thanks for the info guys, I have a 6 cyl. So tanny I have now will be good?