33's on 3.5RE lift?

[price650]

it is 4'' BS and trimmed, with no bumpstops... uhh it is fine

 

[Tom95YJ]

Sorry to bring back this thread from it's grave, Last week I install some 33x10.50 BFG KM2's on my XJ. I have trimmed the front fenders, and I also have the appropriate bumpstops. I have yet to go wheeling since I am in the process of trimming/cut and fold on the rear fenders. Here's some Pre-Cut fender pics

 

[TheCodeMonk]

3.5" lift and 33x12.5r15 is exactly what I run right now (Cooper Discoverer STT) and backspacing was really important (I ran it on 2" of lift for a while but my bumpstops got tired of that real quick...or the driver got tired of hitting them...tomato tomato).

You will need to bumpstop a lot (probably hit the same problem I had at 2") or trim some (I used the bushwhacker flat flares and it helps a lot to give it room). In fact, 3.5" and 33x12.5 are what one of the Full Traction jeeps runs.

 

[Ben824]

RE 3.5" lift with 33x12.50r15 BFG KM2s on 15x8 steel wheels with 3.75" backspacing and Bushwacker cut-out flares. I don't think I could go over a speed bump without rubbing severely if I didn't have the extra room after the bushwacker install.

Right after I got the tires 2 1/2 years ago

More recent picture

And this is just a really good picture I took the other morning waiting on my boss at a job-site

 

[MaxxXJ]

4" bastard lift 33x10.50's on stock wheels fit great
Same day they were installed

After with 3.75 15x8 wheels

Stuffin it, proper trimming no bump stops

Fast forward 4 years 4" lift on 31's and 3.75 back spacing and proper bump stopping (locked d44 and better built)

Take Notice of my "built not bought" sticker

Properly bump stopped

Posted pics of both tire sizes on same size lifts to give you a general idea of what it will look like

 

[AeroSync]

Since you will trim then it will be ok, just watch for the backspacing like others said.

I had 285/75/16s (33s) on TJ Moabs for a while with cut fenders on the RE 3.5:

However I recently got 315/70/17s (35s) on JK Moabs and I still tuck, just need a bit longer bump stops just in case: (sorry for blurry picture)

 

[MaxxXJ]

Since you will trim then it will be ok, just watch for the backspacing like others said.

I had 285/75/16s (33s) on TJ Moabs for a while with cut fenders on the RE 3.5:

However I recently got 315/70/17s (35s) on JK Moabs and I still tuck, just need a bit longer bump stops just in case: (sorry for blurry picture)

You must have yours set up for mostly droop... It don't seem like you have much up travel

 

[AeroSync]

It can tuck a tire slightly before hitting the bump stops. The down-travel is actually limited by my shocks and I need longer ones.

 

[Tom95YJ]

Here's a pic of my 33's after trimming. I still had about 2 in before touching the inner fender on the front and 1" until the bumpstops touch the pad. I still have to trim the rear