I have always been a great proponent of a lower center of gravity and an optimized suspension rather than just lifting for lifts sake and shoving huge tires. But this time around things did not match up as intended. I started with 3" lift (and had no intentions if ever going up), that proved too low for the 33" tires so in went the 5.5". Then with the 33" tires and 3.25" back spacing of my wheels I needed to either lose the flares and or do some hacking. Since aesthetics are just as important to me as functionality, Bush Wacker flares were the solution (which as many know do not allow for more stuffage). But then the 33"x10.5" tires looked miniscule, hence my step up to 35" tires, which now even with the BW flares are way too close to rubbing. For street driving it would not be a problem at all, but if I want to get rid of my "poseur" status then either I have to hack away at my BW flares (which I do not want to do) or add more lift. The way I see it, 8" will be just about perfect to have no rubbing, good looks and high performance . My 5.5" lift is comprised of home brew leaf packs with an extended shackle, Terraflex 3" coils with poly spacers and double isolaters..so adding to it would not be a good idea.
XJguy