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What size lift would i need to run 33's on my 87 sami

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Offline WAGON08

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What size lift would i need to run 33's on my 87 sami
« on: February 26, 2012, 06:22:29 PM »
        i have a 87 sami with two inch lift springs on it .just wondering what size lift i need to fit some 33'' x11x15 tractor tires
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Re: What size lift would i need to run 33's on my 87 sami
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2012, 06:50:38 PM »

Are you Spua and 2" lift springs? Spoa and 2" lift springs will get you "started"... but yer gonna want more stuffdepending on what you already have now...
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Re: What size lift would i need to run 33's on my 87 sami
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2012, 05:13:16 PM »
I have a 2'' spring under lift
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Re: What size lift would i need to run 33's on my 87 sami
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2012, 11:48:30 AM »


You can do this sooooo manyways.

Your 2", virtual Lift... (trim the fenderwells), additional gearing.

Spua, Ruf, virtual, additional gearing, drivetrain, steering.

Spoa with your 2" lift, and additional gearing, shocks, drivetrain, steering.

Spoa with YJ's and additional gearing, shocks, drivetrain, steering.

Spoa with Ruf and additional gearing, shocks, drivetrain, steering.

In addition some care with rim choice or wheel spacers will need to be considered.

Now it is up to you to decide which lift fits your needs and budget the best.

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Re: What size lift would i need to run 33's on my 87 sami
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2012, 05:49:51 PM »
 thanks for the info  looking at the 5'' spoa from rocky road
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Re: What size lift would i need to run 33's on my 87 sami
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2012, 06:00:49 PM »
Best price your gonna find...... http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content/topic,120973.0.html

It's a bolt on kit. Aftermarket 4x4 (Sean DeVinney) has it for sale. Great guy to deal with and he will be able to answer any question about installation you might encounter.

« Last Edit: March 02, 2012, 05:41:32 PM by tuxblacray »
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Re: What size lift would i need to run 33's on my 87 sami
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2012, 07:36:15 PM »
 appreciate it   ill look into that
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Re: What size lift would i need to run 33's on my 87 sami
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2012, 02:06:42 AM »

My Dad used to say " Think Long Think Wrong..." This kit is half the regular price I wouldn't expect it to hang around too long.

Just Sayin....
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Re: What size lift would i need to run 33's on my 87 sami
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2012, 08:05:25 AM »
Most manufacturers won't honer a lift spring warrentee if used with a SPOA lift.
 Causes spring sag pretty quickly if the springs aren't set up for it.
Not sure of the manufacturer of your 2" springs , so I cant comment on them......
 A bit of Jeep tech: If you use a 6" spring perch when setting up the SPOA, it will be less likely to develop a sagging problem.....
 Tractor tires????
 Sounds like your going in the swamp... Don't overlook the track bar.......And vents....Boxcar...
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Re: What size lift would i need to run 33's on my 87 sami
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2012, 06:41:34 PM »
 Yeah we don't have to many rocks to climb in Louisiana . So we pretty much stay in the mud
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Re: What size lift would i need to run 33's on my 87 sami
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2012, 07:13:05 PM »

Kinda to Boxcar's point none of the springs folks are using were made or would have any warrenty for a Spoa application. To me that kinda a mute point. Another thought or an old school trick would be to utilize CJ spring plates for your spring application. they are larger and will help provide more support to the springs.  ;)

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