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Old 08-31-2010, 08:33 AM
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Have installed a Skyjacker 2" lift on my Cherokee. Time for new tires. Are there any problems with 31's and a 2" lift?
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I've got 31 10.50s and about a 2" lift and they rub.

Look at my photos on my profile and you'll see how much clearance I have. Shackle extensions with squatty leaves in back, 2" pucks in front. Tires are GY Wrongler RT/S on 15" wheels.

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Youll rub a little on the inside of the wheel well, mostly happens on front passenger, rotate often and try not to corner too hard.
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I got home late last night and swung the jeep off the driveway to point the headlights on the chicken coop in order to close the coop door without tripping over something. Had four people in the car and, when backing out off the mildly rough terrain next to the fence, it rubbed in front and back.

This wasn't four-wheelin' territory...just rough scrabble next to my paddock where the coop is located. I was disappointed to rub like that.

I'm going for an AAL using some old XJ springs and I'll probably trim the front wheel wells a wee bit. But I think the real cure is a OMEmu 3" lift.
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I have the same set-up. I rub when turing very sharply, like out of a driveway. I also have trimmed fenders.

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