Crazythingsido2

i just bought a 1990 cherokee laredo. i want to get the rc 4.5 lift with mickey thompson sidbiters but im not sure what size tire and rim i should go with. my question is that can i fit 33x12.5s with out rubbing and cutting? and what backspacing should i get. and do i need the control arm drop kit, sye, and drive shaft or can i make do with out??
any info will help

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drummerwookie

i beleive you can put 33s on with a 4.5 inch lift...not sure about the control arm drop kit, but you will definitely need an SYE...anytime you lift more then 2 inches, its strongly recomended you put an SYE on

reddragon72

I have a 94 with 4.5 inches of lift and 31's and they have done a fair job of ripping up the bottom corners of the wheel well fender plastic, mind you that no metal contact has been made just the plastic. So with that, 33's will not fit into the wheel well without some cutting. as for the rest look at the lift info in the writeup and technical sections plus here in this forum for more answers.

For the CA drop kit, you loose ground clearance with those, but it is a personal choice. I chose not to cause I don't want to loose that clearance, so I trade the ride quality for the clearance.

builtnotbought89'

Ur gonna need a longer drop pitman arm, & extended brake lines! also I'd do a Tcase drop kit! No need for the CA drop it doesn't handle that bad!

Jeep450r

A drop pitman arm isn't needed, but it would be nice to have. Also, you don't need extended brake lines. The kit comes with relocation brackets, as well as a T-case drop kit. The T-case drop solved my vibe problems.

I agree with the Drop Brackets though... they aren't really needed.... but thats up to you.

And for 33x12.5, I would run a 15x8 rim. Trimming will be needed.

Also, welcome to the site! Enjoy your stay, and the search button is your friend!

Crazythingsido2

why not run the 12.5 on a 15x10. and wha tback spacing. im pretty sure i wanna run 33s so if i have to cut a little i will just live with it. who needs fender flairs anyways.Lol

XJ Stryker

Don't do a t-case drop, You lift for clearance. The X-member is right there in the middle too and you will hit it.

Well I will say it like this if you wheel it then get a SYE.

with 4.5 in lift kit I would start out with 31'. You will need to regear for 33's.

Crazythingsido2

thanks guys ill look into the sye. how do i find out what transfercase i have

Crazythingsido2

i finished putting together my rebuilt 4.0. hopefully i will get it in tomorrow night