BeepBeepImaJeep

i plan on getting some 15x8 black cragar soft 8s and im still not sure if i wanna do 31s or 32s...this is gonna be a DD and occasional play around wheeler, also what are the thoughts about the stock d30 and d35 handling this with a 4.5 lift, also with 31s and 32s will the gear ratio be that much a difference i got the aisin warner ax-15 5 speed right now with 235s and it feels pretty fast and will smoke em 1st and 2nd easy, would it be nessesary to regear to give it that lossed power back and what ratio would that be? 3.07 is stock isnt it? thanks!

ZachsXJ

Yes the stock ratio is 3.07 going 32s would be the minimum tire size I'd want at 4.5" of lift. 33s would be a much smarter idea. If you get 32s or 33s regearing needs to become a serious consideration and getting rid of the POS D35 thats in the rear. For the rear axel, I'd look into either getting a 29 spline Chryco 8.25 and matching front D30(unless you're going to be regearing) or get a D44 out of an older XJ and the front D30 with matching ratios unless you're doing a full regear on both.

BeepBeepImaJeep

damn i might have to settle with a 3 inch lift then...i really wasnt wanting to have to regear or make/buy stronger axles at least not any time soon, ive seen a few pics of cherokees with 4.5 lift and 31s and some dont look to bad with the right tires...i want some pretty aggresive tires so it shouldnt look bad, plus with 31s i shouldnt have to cut anything this is just gonna be a DD and fun play wheeler, i still wanna burn ricers on the street lol.

BeepBeepImaJeep

yea i dont see what the big problem is, 31s on 4.5 should be fine i would think and it looks pretty good heres a comparison of what mine looks like and what it would look like 90% accuracy almost exact jeep and exact lift with some BFG ATs which im considering...





looks bad **** if u ask me.

bryanboonern

I have a 4.5 with 31s and love it. Tons of flex and no need to regear. If I went to 32s or 33s I would def want to regear. I still rub a little with 31s and had to trim a bit. I say go for it. The height gives you a little extra clearance and the 31s will go a LOT of places if you get some good MT's.

h0ffers

33s will rip off the fender flares and damage the fenders. 32s are as big as you should go. i just put on 31s and they have been fine and look good too. sooo i guess unless you want to cut your fenders 32s are whats up. no re gearing for me either. youll be fine.

BeepBeepImaJeep

yea thats what i wanted to hear, alrighty then the plan is 4.5 RC full packs, cragar soft 8 15x8s and some beefy 31 tires that arent gonna cost a crap load.

bryanboonern

Thats exactly what I did. You will love it!

bryanboonern

Here is a pic of what it will look like. Dead sexy!

BeepBeepImaJeep

yea looks good, ima prolly order the rims first then the lift and tires last since im still undecided, jc whitney has black cragar soft 8s for 52 a piece 15x8 anywhere got em for cheaper?

jeepinxj

i have 4 inchs of lift and 33x12.50s and runs fine with stock axles although i have 3.73 gears have to trim fenders alil but it all makes it look better lol

bryanboonern

Im not gonna lie, I would probably like to go with 33's eventually, but that will be down the road after armor and gears and then lots of trimming will be in order. For now the 31's are more capable than me right now and it gets me on the trail for a lot less $$.

h0ffers

see, i disagee. the cut fenders i dont like. but, i dont like any fender flares either. so im between a rock and a hard place.

BeepBeepImaJeep

yea same here i figure ima get some nice 31s then by the time there worn out ill be able to buy gears and beef up the axles and maybe get a d44 with some 32 or 33s