Lift with Stock /Wheels

[toddincharlotte]

Lift with Stock Wheels / Tires

Anyone do this? Any pictures?

Thinking about doing the 1.5" OME lift on my daughters 2005 Liberty Renegade. I think the stock tire size is 225/75/16. I've found a line on some brand new km2s for $500.

Was going to pick them up and install as she really needs tires now and then lift later. Would rather not buy tires twice and actually have seen a couple of these done, kind of like the look of the smaller tires in space like that.

Would appreciate any pics from guys who have done this or some suggestions on a little larger tire. Feel like the renegade is powered well right now and would rather not weigh it down with 33s.

 

[Senistr]

Most people run the 245 size with around a 70 or 75. I got a 2.5" lift and put on 265/75/R16 that use the stock wheels. 235/70 doesn't look that back without a lift. That's what my Liberty was on before the upgrade.

 

[toddincharlotte]

She's not going to be out rock climbing or anything, this is more fashion than function.

The Renegade is 4wd so it's already got a decent look to it.

 

[CzarKJ]

Another stock size is 235/70/16 as mentioned. For a more proper "what can you stuff" could you please measure for the middle of the rim to the bottom of the fender flare?

 

[uss2defiant]

isn't the OME about 2-2.5" of lift even though it is advertised as 1.5" for AUS insurance purposes?

 

[twowings]

2.75" with stock wheels/tires 235/70R/16

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[CactusJacked]

isn't the OME about 2-2.5" of lift even though it is advertised as 1.5" for AUS insurance purposes?

On an early production, pre-lowered 2002, it would be closer to only a 1.5" lift. So technically, they're not lying.

 

[drewwenmoth]

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thats my 06 stock wheels and 225/75 the same day i did an ome 926/948 lift. So it defiantely hasnt settled any yet.


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[toddincharlotte]

Ahhhh...so this is something I didn't realize. 2-2.5" is really kind of more than I was looking to do......starting to wonder if maybe a spacer lift might be a better way to go.

 

[tommudd]

Anyone do this? Any pictures?

Thinking about doing the 1.5" OME lift on my daughters 2005 Liberty Renegade. I think the stock tire size is 225/75/16. I've found a line on some brand new km2s for $500.

Was going to pick them up and install as she really needs tires now and then lift later. Would rather not buy tires twice and actually have seen a couple of these done, kind of like the look of the smaller tires in space like that.

Would appreciate any pics from guys who have done this or some suggestions on a little larger tire. Feel like the renegade is powered well right now and would rather not weigh it down with 33s.

Go to a 245-70-16, will fit with minor rubbing
OME advertises 1.5 inches of lift but in reality its 2.5 ( 927 front/ 948 rear)
One of the ones that went through my shop, 3.5 inches of lift and 245-70-16s

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[tommudd]

Ahhhh...so this is something I didn't realize. 2-2.5" is really kind of more than I was looking to do......starting to wonder if maybe a spacer lift might be a better way to go.

NO SPACER, reard, OME gives 2.5 inches of lift

 

[tommudd]

On an early production, pre-lowered 2002, it would be closer to only a 1.5" lift. So technically, they're not lying.

Since between the pre and later its only 1/2 inch they are in a way:emotions34:

 

[tommudd]

Most people run the 245 size with around a 70 or 75. I got a 2.5" lift and put on 265/75/R16 that use the stock wheels. 235/70 doesn't look that back without a lift. That's what my Liberty was on before the upgrade.

Woule never ever suggest running 265-75-16s on 2.5 inches of lift
No room for any flex at all , plus no mention of regearing so leading a newbie down a very wrong path

 

[mikejeepstarternoob]

Mine is 2005 sport. I did ome and bilstein shocks. Ride is 100 times better with these than stock. For 05, you really want to consider shock upgrade. Parts would cost about $700-800ish and labor with alignment should be about $300 at most. It's the best upgrade you can do.

Wheels, you can keep stock rims and go for 245/75r16's. Stock size tire looks odd on lift. You really want to do alignment after tire upgrade though. I'm not sure how you can work that out.

 

[Senistr]

Yes Tommudd i am very well known of your opinion on my 265's lol. But that is why I said most people go for the 245's and said what I went with! I don't go to extreme trails where I need a lot of flex. If I would have known about this sight before I did everything I might have gone with 245's as well. But, can't make apple juice from lemons. So I can either use the tires and regear, or wait and get the right sized tires, and still possibly regear =P

 

[u2slow]

I put the Teraflex 2" kit in our KJ. Most of the forum trashes spacer lifts, but the fact of the matter is its worked out well. :shrug: Rest of the specs are in the sig.

My wife has two other co-workers with KJs and they often park together in the lot. Besides the lift and more aggressive tires, the wheel spacers really help the look bringing the tires out the flush with the fender flares. :gr_grin:

 

[adamkrz]

Another option is the 235 65 17 wheels I use off a stock Freedom edition .

 

[Jbergun]

So what should a real lift cost for like ome installed i would like to hear what tomm charges im looking at getting a nice job in the near future and would be willing to travel out there if it is just a weekend jobber

 

[u2slow]

Didn't have a current pic when I posted last. Now I do :gr_grin:

- Teraflex 2" lift (over the top spacer)
- RRO upper control arms
- Monroe load-assist coilover rear shocks (Dakota application)
- 245/75R16E Goodyear Wrangler Territory
- 1.25" wheel spacers
- pinch weld mod

 

[CactusJacked]

That looks pretty good. Just be prepared to be told that you shouldn't be liking your setup. :happy175: