Originally Posted by Jeepola

I pretty much have that same set up. I had to trim the front with the 32's I have. But since I did the front flares I did the rear also. That was a year or so , back.

I jut did the rear quarter Monday. I've been me ending to since I got the rear bumper, just never got the time. Cutting them gives you a better look, and (if you have to) makes getting to the rear shackles easier.

Originally Posted by gigemjeep

good points. part of the reason I'm going 31's is to avoid cutting. also, I'm not expecting to do any serious wheeling just want to have a good reliable slightly lifted hunting truck that I can get to the camp with and have better clearance.

Originally Posted by cleenrob

youll be fine with 3.5'' of lift and 31s fender wise. those canyon wheels may be a problem tho. theyve got too much back spacing and will rub the control arms at full lock. its managable if you dont make too many tight turns tho

Originally Posted by Jeepola

Ehh, just notch the control arms...

Originally Posted by cleenrob

youll be fine with 3.5'' of lift and 31s fender wise. those canyon wheels may be a problem tho. theyve got too much back spacing and will rub the control arms at full lock. its managable if you dont make too many tight turns tho

Originally Posted by gigemjeep

what options do I have using factory(spacers?) or aftermarket cont arms to avoid this?

Originally Posted by cleenrob

i had some 1.5'' wheel spacers on my ravines for a few months. you could swap in some WJ control arms, if your lift doesnt com with LCA's that is, they've got a bend in them so theyll clear the tires. theres a few WJs at pick n pull to choose from

Originally Posted by cleenrob

i had some 1.5'' wheel spacers on my ravines for a few months.

you could swap in some WJ control arms, if your lift doesnt com with LCA's that is, they've got a bend in them so theyll clear the tires. theres a few WJs at pick n pull to choose from

Originally Posted by Jeepola

The V8 ZJs have a thicker Tie rod, and fit our Cherokees. I'd suggest getting new rod ends before installing to your XJ.

Originally Posted by gigemjeep

found a write up. hows this look? http://www.jeep-xj.info/HowtoWJcontrolarms.htm

Originally Posted by mr.badwrench

Need to get a weekend meet&greet put together sometime soon.

Originally Posted by smdirtrider

8 or 9th?