The suspension lift (SL) is not really meant to clear tires....that's what a body lift is for...or just trimming/modifying the fenders to not be hit when the tire comes up.

Essentially, a SL just raises your ride height...the tires/suspension still go up/down between the upper/lower bump stops...which you did not move....

...so whatever the tires would have hit WITHOUT a SL, they still hit WITH the SL.

If you had a 2005+, 33's fit stock with not BL or SL, etc.

For your 2000, you would want to either do a 2" BL, or modify your fenders, etc.

If you don't really drive on uneven terrain, and you don't mind tire rub when the suspension compresses, etc...a 3" SL can work if you don't care about tire hits from time to time.

If you off road it, etc...the tire can jam and not be able to turn, etc...and/or just hit a lot, depending on if you are on mild terrain, or an actual off road trail, etc.


Your rims make an huge difference as to backspacing...you want 5.5" BS to fit 33x12.5's or 33x13.5's, etc.

If you have LESS than 5.5" of BS on your rims, you get MORE rub, and you need to pound metal out of the way instead of just some plastic.

In all these cases, the ONLY area that needs help is the front...the REAR wells fit the 33's with NO work...with even no lift/trimming.