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2 in lift 33s

93SportMike

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1993 Explorer Sport
Ive only seen three guys on here doing a 2 in lift running 33s, two of which were complete beaters. Anyone have any kind of experience with this? I want to keep my COG as low as possible and still have a capable rig. I plan on upgrading all the arms, shocks, springs ect. But I don't want to cut blind on my fenders.
 






Pretty sure you'll need to trim at least a little to fit 33s. But only in the front I'd guess. The rear wheel wells are big enough to squeeze 35s in there. But since the fronts turns, you need more clearance. Fenders can be trimmed and still look decent. Don't just cut them and leave a flat edge. Cut them so that you have an edge to fold back for a lip. It gives the inner fender liner something to hold on to and provides more rigidity
 






Watch your wheel backspacing, as the inside of tires can touch the inner fender and RA.

Pretty sure you'll need to trim at least a little to fit 33s. But only in the front I'd guess. The rear wheel wells are big enough to squeeze 35s in there. But since the fronts turns, you need more clearance. Fenders can be trimmed and still look decent. Don't just cut them and leave a flat edge. Cut them so that you have an edge to fold back for a lip. It gives the inner fender liner something to hold on to and provides more rigidity

Well said on the trimming and rolling of the trimmed edge!! I think it also prevents cut tires in the event of minor contact.
 






Here's an old pic of mine on 32's. Rubbed everywhere, ripped the moulding off and i had to trim the bumper

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