Safest lift with stock wheels

[Upeidl]

I understand that there have been hundreds of posts before on this topic... but I can't find the answer to this specific question. I apologize in advance if I missed this situation.

I just purchased the 1924 Grenadier and would like to lift and get some bigger tires. My driving varies from highway to trails in the Colorado mountains but nothing too hard core.

I am looking for the most up-to-date recommendation regarding lift and tire size. I am looking to keep my stock 17" alloy wheels.

My plan is to have owl off-road install the the lift (they have assured they use the proper technique to avoid driveshaft issues)

I understand there is no guarantee that I won't have an issue -- but I"m hoping for some recommendations:

1) Is consensus that 1.7" lift is less likely to have issues than 2.5"?
2) what is the best/biggest tire size for AT tires with a 1.7" inch lit and the stock 17 inch alloys with no rubbing?
3) Does the 2.5" lift allow for any bigger tires with the stock 17 inch alloy wheels?

Again -- I tried going through all situations in the forum and couldn't find something that answers this directly. I believe most are changing their wheels as well. I apologize if I missed it and don't mean to waste anyones time.

Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance.

 

[anand]

1) Yes
2) A skinny 35 is probably your best bet, but it will most likely fit a 35x12.50, not saying that it is a great fit on the stock wheel however
3) Not really because at full compression the tire will be at the same place with any lift or the stock springs unless you are changing shocks/bumpstops

 

[Tom D]

I understand that there have been hundreds of posts before on this topic... but I can't find the answer to this specific question. I apologize in advance if I missed this situation.

I just purchased the 1924 Grenadier and would like to lift and get some bigger tires. My driving varies from highway to trails in the Colorado mountains but nothing too hard core.

I am looking for the most up-to-date recommendation regarding lift and tire size. I am looking to keep my stock 17" alloy wheels.

My plan is to have owl off-road install the the lift (they have assured they use the proper technique to avoid driveshaft issues)

I understand there is no guarantee that I won't have an issue -- but I"m hoping for some recommendations:

1) Is consensus that 1.7" lift is less likely to have issues than 2.5"?
2) what is the best/biggest tire size for AT tires with a 1.7" inch lit and the stock 17 inch alloys with no rubbing?
3) Does the 2.5" lift allow for any bigger tires with the stock 17 inch alloy wheels?

Again -- I tried going through all situations in the forum and couldn't find something that answers this directly. I believe most are changing their wheels as well. I apologize if I missed it and don't mean to waste anyones time.

Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance.

Not sure if the 30mm lift is available in the US but this is the 30mm lift with 12.5x33" 17"wheels.
The prop shaft angle looks ok.

 

[AaronS]

I know a lot of people are raving about a 35x10.5 or maybe even push up to a 35x12.5.

FWIW: I have the Eibach 1.2/1.7 lift (or whatever it is)... with 285/75r17 (about 33.8" dia) mud terrain tires on stock steel wheels. The rears just barely rub on the rear portion of the rear fender liner when fully articulated. I don't see how a 35" tire, even one that is about 3/4" narrower doesn't rub.

 

[Upeidl]

1) Yes
2) A skinny 35 is probably your best bet, but it will most likely fit a 35x12.50, not saying that it is a great fit on the stock wheel however
3) Not really because at full compression the tire will be at the same place with any lift or the stock springs unless you are changing shocks/bumpstops

Thanks Anand! What would be the the actual size/number for the skinny 35 on the 17 inch wheel?

 

[anand]

Thanks Anand! What would be the the actual size/number for the skinny 35 on the 17 inch wheel?

There is a 35x10.5 and a 35x11.5

 

[wagons]

I understand that there have been hundreds of posts before on this topic... but I can't find the answer to this specific question. I apologize in advance if I missed this situation.

I purchased a trialmaster in September 2024 and begin the build this coming Monday. Back when I was gathering all the parts for my build, I purchased the 2.5" springs for the front but eventually went back and ordered the 1.7" instead. My hope is that the 1.7's don't push the limitations of the front driveshaft as much as the 2.5". I also prefer the look of a rake in the suspension so this was probably the way for me to go anyways. I really loved the look of the Braid wheels on the OK4WD and GP Factor trucks when I saw them at Overland Expo, and decided to go that route with some 35" Falkens.

 

[Asnes]

Keep drivetrain stock and put on some AT 33”s (285/70r17). Why risk CV boot failure?

The grenadier is a mountain goat with lockers. Good driving skills will get you through all but the most challenging rock crawling without issue.

Enjoy the Colorado trails! I’m shifting my grenadier back to Colorado from Florida this summer