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Old May 28, 2017 | 01:09 AM
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I've got a 99 jeep Cherokee sport xj 2wd and I've recently put 22 inche wheels on it should I do anything to the suspension, brakes or rear end?
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Old May 28, 2017 | 08:59 AM
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Oh no, you can't put 22" rims on an XJ. The vehicle's integrity will be compromised. You'll need to return to a more reasonable rim size, 15", 16" or 17".
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Old May 28, 2017 | 09:05 AM
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Well, if I were you I'd give it an 8" lift get some full width 1 ton axles under it and 40" tires. Otherwise 22s are simply much too large. (At least for the people on this forum, or for any Jeep purist for that matter)
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Old May 28, 2017 | 12:22 PM
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8" of lift??? That's crazy. You need way more
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Old May 28, 2017 | 01:22 PM
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8" of lift??? That's crazy. You need way more
8" of suspension lift with another 4" in pucks and shackles. Plus trimming fenders.
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Old May 28, 2017 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DeltaOP4
8" of suspension lift with another 4" in pucks and shackles. Plus trimming fenders.
Nah, 4" of that really needs to be body lift. OP, find a 4WD shop that will install a body lift on your XJ. They're hard to find, and a lot of them will tell you it can't be done. But sooner or later you'll find one that will take your money.
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Old May 28, 2017 | 03:11 PM
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In all seriousness, 22s on a cherokee..... Well they weren't designed for anything near that big. If you are on stock suspension, you might want to think about a little lift. Those are probably wide too. You may rub on things like lower control arms, fenders, etc. None of us on here recommend that big of a wheel, but do what you want. Its your jeep
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Old May 28, 2017 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Dalton Ellenburg
I've got a 99 jeep Cherokee sport xj 2wd and I've recently put 22 inche wheels on it should I do anything to the suspension, brakes or rear end?
This HAS to be a troll post........ Right?
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Old May 28, 2017 | 09:39 PM
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Please post pics, whatever the outcome
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Old May 29, 2017 | 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Big David
This HAS to be a troll post........ Right?
One can only hope.
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