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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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okay heres the situation i want to put 32x11.50 bfg tires on my cherokee so what im asking is what size lift should a go with i want to do a 3.5 inch lift then put lift shackles in the back and pucks in the front will i be able to squeez that much rubber in there or no
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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If you are going to do shackles and spacers then just go wth the 4.5 lift.
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 00lkwdXJ
okay heres the situation i want to put 32x11.50 bfg tires on my cherokee so what im asking is what size lift should a go with i want to do a 3.5 inch lift then put lift shackles in the back and pucks in the front will i be able to squeez that much rubber in there or no
look at my pics, i have a 4.5" and 32x11.50's from rustys and love it. wasn't that expensive either. they have good lift and tire packages
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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yeah i like that because i really dont want to trim the fenders or anything but that looks good and since this is my daily driver to and from work it still looks practical
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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Don't wanna hack the fenders up? Lol. Not a bad thing but not for all. Mine is beat up, and hacked up, and gets more looks than my new Tow Pig.
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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forget the 3.5 and go with an Rubicon Express 4.5, 32's fit perfect under it
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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Clayton short arms. its a little more money but flexes like a SOB that's what I'm going with to replace my 2in spacer lift (running 32 9.5s and only a little rubbing up front)
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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RC 4.5 inch with full leaf packs. thats what i have on mine. $800.85 shipped. short arm but flexs good
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