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Feb 28, 2015 | 01:17 AM

97XJ 406

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From: Kalispell, MT

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0L

stock cherokee lower control arm rubs

I have a stock 97 cherokee with 30 by 9.50 tires and they rub on the lower control arm only turning left . Any suggestions?

Feb 28, 2015 | 04:27 AM

freegdr

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From: Broward County Fl.

Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors

Depends on funds ava . Easiest thing is adjust steering stop.

Feb 28, 2015 | 09:36 AM

Fred/N0AZZ

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From: Monett, MO.

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Buy a proper set wheels with the correct BS 3 3/4-4"'s.

Feb 28, 2015 | 09:43 AM

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

How's the track bar? Loose?

Control arm bushings worn?

Feb 28, 2015 | 10:02 AM

BNJeepsta

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From: Warren, Pa

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Sounds like the axle is off center. How much lift and what track bar do you have?

Feb 28, 2015 | 12:25 PM

97XJ 406

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From: Kalispell, MT

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0L

No lift. Stock track bar. Nothing really seems to worn out

Feb 28, 2015 | 02:59 PM

Turbo X_J

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Originally Posted by 97XJ 406

No lift. Stock track bar. Nothing really seems to worn out

It's an 18 year old Jeep, everything is worn out.

stock cherokee lower control arm rubs

stock cherokee lower control arm rubs

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