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2000 Jeep Cherokee limited 4door 4x4 3inch procomp lift. I
just notice that my rear driver side tire is closer to the leaf spring than the rear passenger side tire. Anyone have any ideas why, and is it safe to Offroad in? Both sides have the same wheels and tires.
Last edited by IonlyBuyJeep; 01-21-2017 at 10:48 AM.
Reason: Typo in subject.
Pics! Are these brand new wheels and tires on there? Might want to double check them wheels. I've been guilty of this working in a shop doing plenty of lift kits with wheels and tires. One wheel boxed wrong but looks similar. Sucked. 37's arent fun to lift the few times it requires mounting and balancing... let alone doing it all over again.
Last edited by Jeepin'_Aint_EZ; 01-20-2017 at 03:39 PM.
Pics! Are these brand new wheels and tires on there? Might want to double check them wheels. I've been guilty of this working in a shop doing plenty of lift kits with wheels and tires. One wheel boxed wrong but looks similar. Sucked. 37's arent fun to lift the few times it requires mounting and balancing... let alone doing it all over again.
Wheels: Stock 15inch both the same.
Tires: I just got new tires so.
Had -BFG All terrain 31x10..5r15
Now-COOPER DISCOVERER
STT PRO 30x9.5r15
I went thinner so I could fit snow chains but it didn't make a difference on the rear driver side.
I've noticed this issue with Dana 35 rear axles.
Have never measured from backing plate to spring perch on them though.
8.25 seems to be dead center though.
I've noticed this issue with Dana 35 rear axles.
Have never measured from backing plate to spring perch on them though.
8.25 seems to be dead center though.
i have the D35 too. Interesting. Maybe it's supposed to be like that. I hope not though because that means I won't ever be to fit snow chains with using a spacer or wheel with negative offset/backspacing.
Here's spacing on my parts XJ. Measured from head of backing plate bolt. If you're not seeing the same on both sides then wheel/spacer problem or maybe c-clip issue and your axle is walking.
I'm pretty sure I figured it out. It looks like the bottom leaf spring is off center. It's actually messed up on both sides but more so on the driver side. The front of the rear driver side tire has more clearance than the rear of the tire. On the passenger side Its the same way but not as bad.
I'm pretty sure I need new springs.
Last edited by IonlyBuyJeep; 01-21-2017 at 11:39 AM.
Reason: Added picture.
No, it simply means your ubolts are loose. If your ubolts fail to hold torque you may need to replace them with new ones. They can stretch pretty good. I normally torque my ubolts by hand in an X pattern. This ensures they tighten evenly.
No, it simply means your ubolts are loose. If your ubolts fail to hold torque you may need to replace them with new ones. They can stretch pretty good. I normally torque my ubolts by hand in an X pattern. This ensures they tighten evenly.
oh ok cool. Good to know, thank you very much for the input.
I think this sight will come in handy.
http://www.torkspec.com/torkspecmm.aspx?KI=270
Yes, you should definitely torque your ubolts to spec. I've also seen guys use leaf spring retainers if they continue having problems with the leafs walking.
01-20-2017, 12:00 PM
Rear axle uneven wheel clearance issue.
