zpike00eb

Well I've been putting around this site for awhile now, and figured it was time to ask some questions. Thanks to the information learned from this site, I was able to compile a list of things I need for a weekend rig.

My DD Ford exploder on 33s just didn't cut it as a trail rig, as you could have guessed. Neither did my ex.


So I've narrowed the search down to a 97-99 Cherokee (8.25 rear end).

For a lift, I was thinking the Rubicon Express 5.5" Long Arm Extreme-Duty lift.


My questions are:

• I really want the 35" TSL/SX's, but they only come in 15.5" width. They suggest a 15" rim with 10-12" width. What backspacing would I need for tires like these?
• Will the 35"s fit all right with just 5.5"? (I plan to hack the fenders and install bushwackers)
• Can the axles handle locked 35"s if I'm gentle with them? (I plan to beef up the Dana 30 a little bit)
• What shocks would you recommend?

Thanks a lot for you help guys, I'm excited to get this going.

mike albo

First off swampers are horrable on the street. Just go with 33" BFG MT's on the 5.5 lift. A friend of mine has that lift and tire combo,looks and wheels great.He is running stock but regeard axles, air locker in the front,and a locker the rear.Warn flares, bumpers and a winch.

zpike00eb

I guess I should have clarified a little more. Ride quality is not something that I'll be needing. I live about 4 minutes away from hundreds of miles of trails, mostly which are steep hill climbs with loose sandy dirt and the occasional LIGHT mud pit.