What it takes to fit 33's - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

treyz82 · 01-19-2002, 05:06 AM

I'm running 31's on my stock wheels, and the only time they rub is if the steering wheel is turned all the way and i matt it. I was wondering what it takes to get a set of 33's under there. Would just a 3 inch body lift do it or what.

Thanks treyz!

**FROADER** · 01-19-2002, 09:04 AM

You could do the 3" body lift and run the 33x10.5 on the stock wheel. You will have to do some minor trimming but it will work. Good luck. I'm leaving for Truck Haven right now.

PekingMan · 01-21-2002, 03:19 PM

I run 33's and it took my 2.5" James Duff and a 2" body lift to do it. It still rubs a little when turning and flexing. But nothing a little fender trimming can't fix.

I don't see how a 3" body lift could do it without some extensive trimming. Of course anything fits if you really want it to.

I personally, would say to get at least 4"-5" of lift to get them in. A lot of guys run the 5.5" Superlift and run 33". Hope this helps.

*KEbert* · 01-21-2002, 03:56 PM

If you only want suspension lift then you need a superlift 5.5 or a skyjacker 6". Even then some guys have to trim. There is always the option os fiberglass fenders.

01-19-2002, 05:06 AM	#1
treyz82 Wannabe Elite Explorer Wichita, Kansas 94' XLT Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 27 Vehicle Specs	What it takes to fit 33's I'm running 31's on my stock wheels, and the only time they rub is if the steering wheel is turned all the way and i matt it. I was wondering what it takes to get a set of 33's under there. Would just a 3 inch body lift do it or what. Thanks treyz!

01-19-2002, 09:04 AM	#2
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA '92 Eddie Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 18,012 Vehicle Specs	You could do the 3" body lift and run the 33x10.5 on the stock wheel. You will have to do some minor trimming but it will work. Good luck. I'm leaving for Truck Haven right now. __________________ Colin Ignacio FORUM RULES My Explorer - My F-150 - My vBGarage - My Videos

01-21-2002, 03:19 PM	#3
PekingMan Wannabe Elite Explorer Tempe, Arizona 1993 XLT 4x4 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 338 Vehicle Specs	I run 33's and it took my 2.5" James Duff and a 2" body lift to do it. It still rubs a little when turning and flexing. But nothing a little fender trimming can't fix. I don't see how a 3" body lift could do it without some extensive trimming. Of course anything fits if you really want it to. I personally, would say to get at least 4"-5" of lift to get them in. A lot of guys run the 5.5" Superlift and run 33". Hope this helps. __________________ Chris "Peking Man" Cavanagh 93 XLT 4x4 - Stuff on it "I see that your swartz is as big as mine." terter1980@hotmail.com

01-21-2002, 03:56 PM	#4
KEbert Elite Explorer Isla Vista, California '91 XLT Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 987 Vehicle Specs	If you only want suspension lift then you need a superlift 5.5 or a skyjacker 6". Even then some guys have to trim. There is always the option os fiberglass fenders.