35's with a 2.5 leveling kit?
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Hey, I got almost the same setup as you. I got a 20x10 wheel with 33x12.50 Nitto's (05 SCREW). I have the 2.5 AS leveling kit and mine rubbed a little. I had to trim some of that molding right below the bumper and some of the factory fender flares. I can't see how a 35 would make it without significant rubbing. Might have to add a body lify also to make that work. I know my buddy had the same setup with the 35's on a 20in wheel and he ended up haveing to lift the body. Just my .02
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i have terra grepplers 33x12.5 on a 20x10 and they dont rub at all. i have quit a bit of room left. ill try to takes some pics.
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I put in what they call a 3" lift with 35's (see gallery) and have no rubbing after some very minor trimming. I am running Copper tires right now but did try running the same size Nitto tires but had major rubbing. The Nitto tires are at least a 1/4 to 1/2 inch taller and wider.
So I would have to say dont run the Nitto Tires with the 2.5 inch lift
So I would have to say dont run the Nitto Tires with the 2.5 inch lift
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I am running 33x12.50 17's on AE wheels. My local truck shop said you can put 35's but on a wheel that keeps the tire tucked in close to the truck. I chose to stick w/ 33's, 35's are a lot of wear/tear on a half ton suspension/steering system. Plus the bigger you go the more you change your gear ratio.
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Originally Posted by JRFX4
I am running 33x12.50 17's on AE wheels. My local truck shop said you can put 35's but on a wheel that keeps the tire tucked in close to the truck. I chose to stick w/ 33's, 35's are a lot of wear/tear on a half ton suspension/steering system. Plus the bigger you go the more you change your gear ratio.
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I had 35's under my '83 CJ 7, with 4" Tral Master lift. It had stock AMC rear 20 just one piece shafts anf an Auburn locker, and the stock dana 30 up front. I swapped in 4.10 gears, it also had a massaged AMC 401 V-8 pushing the rig. Never any issues with the drive line. 35's and issue on a stock half ton I seriously doubt it.
