LUBR Restoration - Lift and Tires/Wheels

[marcussly27]

I prefer a lower lift, so I'm debating between cutting the rears and putting on a 2.5 suspension lift with 33x12.5x15... or keeping it uncut. I prefer the original uncut look, so what's the smallest lift that I can fit with larger tires such as 33x10.5x15, 285/70/17 or 255/80/17?

 

[broncobsession]

Smallest for 33x12.5 is probably 3.5" suspension and moving axles back 1" plus pull out rear quarters a little. Even with lots of backspacing on wheels it is a tight squeeze. May get by with 2.5 and 1" body but not sure. 33x10.5 would make it much easier.

 

[marcussly27]

What about the ICON style... I think they use 285/70/17 but I'm not sure on the lift?

 

[1971lubr]

285/70 still requires 3.5 total lift

 

[1sicbronconut]

Both of the 17 inch tires would work well with Dodge steel wheel, lots of back space. Here's the 255/80/17's with a 1" body lift and 2.5" suspension lift. Icon uses a custom rim that runs around $500 per wheel.

 

[BA1125]

I am going back and forth with this issue cut or uncut. I have a 3.5" BC Broncos lift and 1" body lift. Would 33x12.50x17 on method wheels fit with that suspension setup?

 

[marcussly27]

After looking through several threads, I'm leaning towards the 275/70-17s (32.2x10.8) with BFG AT, and apparently 4-4.5 in back spacing. I "think" a 2.5 SL and 1 BL will fit these wheels correct? Thanks!

 

[c0astie31]

I have a 3.5 no body lift and run 285/70/17 bfg ko2 on pro comp wheels with 4.75 bs. Works great, once in a while flexing I will hardly rub. If I moved the axle back I would be perfect

 

[marcussly27]

I have a 3.5 no body lift and run 285/70/17 bfg ko2 on pro comp wheels with 4.75 bs. Works great, once in a while flexing I will hardly rub. If I moved the axle back I would be perfect

Do you have any pictures!?

 

[rguest3]

265/70/17s on a 17x8" wheel with 4.5" BS.

2 1/2" Suspension lift and 1" body lift.

My 69 Orange Bronco in my garage has this combo.