im sure this topic has been brought up before but i havent been a member of this forum for to long, so i installed a 2 inch BB from teraflex about 2 months ago and i finally got the money to get my new tires next weekend, i want to get 31"/10.5 mud terrains i was wondering if i had to do any trimming at all, i have heard that i do and i also have heard that i dont at all, if anybody has pictures of 2 inch BB with 31" that would be great and also if you could tell me what you guys know, thanks im still new to the hole jeep thing.

-Nater

 

if u wanna flex better cut and use all rear yj flares

 

Not a 2" bb, but 2" OME kit. I got exactly 2" out of it and i ran 31" tires on 4" backspaced steelies. They RUBBED like they were in love with my fenders.




I had to go up to 3.5" and still trim some to get them to fit.

You have an older model cherokee which can fit 31's easier than the newer models so you may have better luck than me.

 

Hey, Mudd,
That is one bad-*** looking XJ you have there!

 

Mudd, do u consider 1991 as old cause i want a 2'' bb with 31'' and i dont want to rub.Not really going 2 flex it muck anyway.By the way i want ur jeep.

 

Bad then, badder now Thanks for the comments.


Yeah 1991 is the older xj that has slightly bigger fenders. You may be able to fit 31's in there. I've seen people fit 31's on that model with no lift but no off roading or it would rub but they fit. You should be able to. Maybe someone else will chime in.

BlueXJ ?

 

mud how bad is it now

 

well mine a 1994 does that change the story at all?

 

I have a 94 and to fit 31's on with my 3" lift, the only trimming I had to do was to the flares on the front wheelwells.



I am running 31x10.50 on steel wheels with a 3.75 backspacing.
I am currently awaiting the same rims with a 4.75 BS to pull the fronts in more.
I live in PA and state inspection requires tread to be covered by bodywork.

The rear area on the inside of the front w/w needs to be addressed as the inner well (plastic) is bumped out to make room for the inner rocker panel.
I lust trimmed the plastic and whacked the metal w/BFH.

But like with fuel economy...your mileage may vary. So will your XJ.
I have been a member here for awile now and have discovered that NO two Cherokees are alike.

 

if i do have to do any trimming how much, and will it be noticable???

 

Like Howler said, no two jeeps are alike so you will have to see how they fit to know for sure. You will probably have to trim the lower portion of the flares and if it rubs in the back, then you'll have to bumpstop it to keep it from coming in contact with the flares.

 

okay sweet sounds good, i think im gunna get 31" and if i have to trim the fender flares i wont care, im hoping to get rid of them soon anyways

 

Post up some pics when you get it done. We like pics here on CF.

 

I had a 2" BB with 31" x 10.5" and I need to trim about a quarter inch of each fender flare on the front. I did the rear flares just to keep it consistent. Some people also trim the front bumper caps with a line that follows the flares. I just removed mine.

 

do you have any pics of the 2 inch lift with 31"??