yagsiFC

the lift im getting is a rubicon express 5.5 long arm and i have bushwacker fender flares. Do you think i can clear 35x12.50R15 with out rubbing everything to pieces?

XJ Stryker

prolly not. You will need to trim

93XJLI

every size tire will rub every size lift.

BlueXJ

Did you trim before the bushwhackers were installed? If you trimmed sufficently then you might be OK but it is not guaranteed.

ktmracer419

what if i get a 14" shortarm with coil springs made from 2" x 1/4" wall dom and run 31's?


but siriusly
you will need to trim to fit
i know someone personally with that setup (5.5, whackers, 34.6's) and he has no issues

yagsiFC

change of plans rubicon express offers a 7.5 long arm lift. they just dont list it on there site. i called them today. Also for my year cherokee they only offer cut out fender flares so yes triming was done. i think we should be good now what do you guys think.

yagsiFC

well i called rubicon express today and found out that they also offer a 7.5 long arm kit. Im just going to go with that instead of the 5.5. Also for my year xj bushwacker only offers cut out style fender flares so yes triming has been done. So do you think i will be able to clear 35s now

muddeprived

With that trimming, you probably could've cleared 35's with the 5.5" kit. You can definately clear them with the 7.5 but that's kinda high.

ktmracer419

i wouldn't even think of running a lift that high

93XJLI

youll still need to trim.

nick_n_ii

Maybe this will help...

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/showthread.php?t=6551

Tire fitment chart.....

xj4fun

Personally I would have avoided going 7.5" to reduce rubbing issues. There are more areas rubbing occurs then just fenders.

If you want maximum articulation resulting is stuffing tires, your rear is going to have a sizable problem with 35's, if they are close to true in size when combined with Bushwackers. In front I suspect you may have issues with the pinch seam and probably the flare inner lips as well.

If stuffing isn't a concern, the 5.5" would provide a fair amount of flex before rubbing. Install properly sized bump stops and fender rubbing is managed. Additionally wheel offset, axle relocation, etc can be used to control rubbing while keeping the center of gravity lower.

yagsiFC

at this point i still think im going for the 7.5

yagsiFC

i kno people with the 5.5 and they say it drives great on and off the street. so im figuring that i should still be able to drive the 7.5 on the street but im not counting on it to be my daily driver. And for 93xjli read the entire post before you respond, my fenders are already trimmed