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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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If i put 31"s on my stock 1990 cherokee, will they rub a ton, or will it be fine? Will i have to cut the wheel wells?

i can get these tires for free, thats why i'm considering it, i don't have the money right now for a lift
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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You can't beat free they will most likley rub due to sagging springs you could always trim some metal for a custom fit.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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They will rub when you flex or hit a bump but yes you will need to trim a little.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Yes they will rub. You will have to leave your sway bars connected and then you may get away with out rubbing.

It is expensive to wheel so everyone at one point had to have either tires or lift first. I went with tires first as I saved up for my lift.

Just wait to wheel it ride with people and learn the tricks of the trade. You can do a budget boost for pretty cheap so search the forums some and read up.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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Thats exactly what i was going to do, i just don't know hom much work it is going to be for the 31s, although i'm defienetly putting them on, its just i want to know how much work i got ahead of me for this
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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they will rub like every1 is saying. but if the tires are free take them now! and save for a lift already got one peice of the puzzle for free cant beat that
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by XJ Stryker
Yes they will rub. You will have to leave your sway bars connected and then you may get away with out rubbing.

It is expensive to wheel so everyone at one point had to have either tires or lift first. I went with tires first as I saved up for my lift.

Just wait to wheel it ride with people and learn the tricks of the trade. You can do a budget boost for pretty cheap so search the forums some and read up.

Hey Rob! Just joined up here today!


Yes 31's are gonna rub like crazy. My 235's rubbed hard before i threw my AAL in the rear!
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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c'mon now. 31s will fit on a stock Cherokee and trimming is recommended. a "normal" trim job will do, bump stop it and wheel it. I'm fixing to put some 31s on mine and it will be returning to stock at some point.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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c'mon now. 31s will fit on a stock Cherokee and trimming is recommended. a "normal" trim job will do, bump stop it and wheel it. I'm fixing to put some 31s on mine and it will be returning to stock at some point.

You are always changing something on that thing aren't you!
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by clayton3854
they will rub like every1 is saying. but if the tires are free take them now! and save for a lift already got one peice of the puzzle for free cant beat that
yup cant beat free
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by FlexdXJ
You are always changing something on that thing aren't you!
Yeppers, I am. I can't leave well enough alone. I'm now debating on whether to strip what goodies I have on it before I sell it next year. What I have on it won't increase the value of it much, plus I can use the money from selling the parts to help fund stuff for a WJ.
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