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Hey I'm new to this and have a question for you all. After agreeing with most of you that the "partial" squatch BL overland build with 35's needs a lift, I'm wondering if having stock 33's and no lift would have comparable clearance to 35's with a 2" lift. Not ground clearance but clearance to avoid contact with the rest of the vehicle (not sure what the word is I'm looking for). I don't want any rubbing as many of you pointed out would happen with 35's and no lift.

I'm assuming I would be ok but not sure how the lift really affects the clearance. Maybe there's an inch difference between the two?

Thanks and sorry if this has been posted already..

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I have been looking for ground clearance answers for a while now.
Very little clear cut conclusive evidence.

I want to know Black Diamond non Squatch ground clearance
I want to know Badlands non Squatch ground clearance.
 

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This is a regular Badlands two door. That’s the wheel gap with 33 inch tires. They look different because it’s the optional mud tire instead of all terrain.

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This is a regular Badlands two door. That’s the wheel gap with 33 inch tires. They look different because it’s the optional mud tire instead of all terrain.
I dig those 33” M/T’s. They’re like the sweet spot for tires offered with the Bronco, IMHO.
 

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This is one of the pictures I posted on Measurements from SuperCel East. Thanks to @The Pope for putting in the digital markings. Hope this helps.

Link to the thread: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ands-w-beadlock-capable-wheels-mt-tires.6365/

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Thanks everyone! Even though you made it pretty clear I just want to verify those are the standard fenders with no lift? Looks badass

I think that looks like plenty of clearance to allow for no rubbing but you all know better than I do
 
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I dig those 33” M/T’s. They’re like the sweet spot for tires offered with the Bronco, IMHO.
Those do look really cool. I was planning on going w the 33 all terrains and upgraded wheels. Trying to maximize my gas mileage as it will be my DD
 

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Thanks everyone! Even though you made it pretty clear I just want to verify those are the standard fenders with no lift? Looks badass

I think that looks like plenty of clearance to allow for no rubbing but you all know better than I do
This is the 2 Door Badlands with upgraded Beadlock Capable wheels with upgraded MT tires on the standard Badlands suspension. There are some good videos of it from the SuperCel events.

I was actually worried that there was too much open space between the 33s with the standard suspension versus the 35s. After seeing it in person I felt that it was okay. I am going to stay with the 33s.
 
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This is the 2 Door Badlands with upgraded Beadlock Capable wheels with upgraded MT tires on the standard Badlands suspension. There are some good videos of it from the SuperCel events.

I was actually worried that there was too much open space between the 33s with the standard suspension versus the 35s. After seeing it in person I felt that it was okay. I am going to stay with the 33s.
This is perfect. Thanks again. 33s no squatch for me! Can't frickin wait!
 

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Those do look really cool. I was planning on going w the 33 all terrains and upgraded wheels. Trying to maximize my gas mileage as it will be my DD
Have we confirmed that's an option? Upgraded wheels and the 33 A/Ts?

I'm not going Sas because of little family members, but I do like the look of the upgraded wheels and I'm up in the air on A/Ts vs. M/Ts. The M/T does look more hybrid like and not particularly gnarly. I like it, but do want the ride to be as smooth and quiet as possible...again, for the fam.
 

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Have we confirmed that's an option? Upgraded wheels and the 33 A/Ts?

I'm not going Sas because of little family members, but I do like the look of the upgraded wheels and I'm up in the air on A/Ts vs. M/Ts. The M/T does look more hybrid like and not particularly gnarly. I like it, but do want the ride to be as smooth and quiet as possible...again, for the fam.
It lets me select upgraded wheels with the A/T tires on build and price so I'm hoping that's not one of the bugs
 

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Have we confirmed that's an option? Upgraded wheels and the 33 A/Ts?

I'm not going Sas because of little family members, but I do like the look of the upgraded wheels and I'm up in the air on A/Ts vs. M/Ts. The M/T does look more hybrid like and not particularly gnarly. I like it, but do want the ride to be as smooth and quiet as possible...again, for the fam.
Just went to B&P and you can select the upgraded wheels and then have a choice of which 33 inch tire you would like. If you select the M/T it adds $695.

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From someone who has driven both AT and MTs, if I'm at all worried about the ride quality should I go AT? Or does this MT look like it would still be good for a DD?
 

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From someone who has driven both AT and MTs, if I'm at all worried about the ride quality should I go AT? Or does this MT look like it would still be good for a DD?
Never driven on a mt, but have driven KO2 AT and they were great on streets and highway. I’ve also heard my neighbors Jeep on 35 MTs and they’re loud, but maybe that’s also because they’re 35’s.
 
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This is the 2 Door Badlands with upgraded Beadlock Capable wheels with upgraded MT tires on the standard Badlands suspension. There are some good videos of it from the SuperCel events.

I was actually worried that there was too much open space between the 33s with the standard suspension versus the 35s. After seeing it in person I felt that it was okay. I am going to stay with the 33s.
Remember, Badlands suspension has an extra 4cm of suspension travel, so it needs that clearance in the wheel well.
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