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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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Got some used 33 for little to nothing so i decided to put them on my xj.






The bad now.. Milimetters away from the leaf packs!! and when i turn hard i rub the $h*t out of the LCAs


1.25" Spacers are on the way
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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freebies are the best how wide are they and ya nee to do some trimmin on them rear fenders unless you are keepin it on the pavement
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 89PBR96
freebies are the best how wide are they and ya nee to do some trimmin on them rear fenders unless you are keepin it on the pavement
They are 33-12.5-15. Yeah i need to do some more trimming before i take her out.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 12:16 AM
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Lookin good man time is your friend when you start trimmin
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 01:12 AM
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yeah like 89PBR96 side time to do some trimming. the lift will help but some longer bump stops will be your friend more then anything else at this step after the trimming
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 04:18 AM
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looks like u might want to put on rims with a little more clearcance 4 those leafs
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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hows it drive with stock gearing unless u regeared?
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jd4x426
looks like u might want to put on rims with a little more clearcance 4 those leafs
The 15 x 8 Cragars will do a much better job with those tires. Get the 4" backspace. If you want the same look as you have, go for the "V" style instead of the soft-8 that everyone here loves so much.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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he already said he bought spacers.

looks good, youll like it, its a good setup.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Drewdertuder
hows it drive with stock gearing unless u regeared?
I have the stock gearing, but i could tell a loss in power but im getting some new gearing soon.

I might go with some 4:56 or something like that... any suggestions?
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