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Even though I did the fender cut and fold front and rear, I'm still getting rubbing, especially in the rear. I'm putting the stock tires back on until I figure what t do about lifting it.
I figured out that I have the Chrysler 8.25 rear axle.
It's titled perfect bug out vehicle. What are your plans for survival mods?
Good question. I want to get it so that it is a reliable off reader but fine on the highway. Reliable is the key, because I don't want to be left sitting on the side of the road.
I am thinking expedition type vehicle, with extra fuel and water as well as pretty complete tool set.
Other ideas are welcome, just keep in mind I'm not doing a zombie survival vehicle!
I was going to put the hockey puck bump stop thing to help with the tire rub, but look what happened when I got in there to clean up the inside of the spring.
After I cut and folded the fenders, I put some 31 inch tires on. The rub, especially in the rear with bumps, was pretty bad. I ended up taking the 15x8 wheels and 31 inch tires off and putting the stock wheels and tires back on.
In the process of doing that I broke a wheel stud on the rear driver side. Yesterday I replaced the wheel stud and while I was doing that I noticed the rear leaf spring appeared to be pretty badly sagging, at least in my opinion. Here's a pic:
Anyway, I'm looking at replacing the leaf springs to get back to the stock height so that I can run the 31s. The wheels I got with the 31s have 4 inch backspacing. I came across some TJ wheels that have 5.5 inch backspacing. I tried them on(they have 33 inch tires already on them) just to see how they would fit. They definitely tuck into the fender well quite a bit more than the other wheels.
Here's the question: If I put the 31-10.5x15 tires on the TJ wheels(also 15x8) would I have any trouble with clearance, either front or back? Just wondering. I like the Cragar soft 8s, but just considering all options. Here's a pic of the TJ wheels mounted on the rear.
It rubs in the back on the wheel well liners, and if you go over a bump or have people in the back, the top of the wheel well. I had 245/75/16s on mine for a spell, which should be about 30.5", and they where fine up front (or would be if the P.O. didnt smash the bumper in a bit) but the back gave me those troubles.
Having the same plan for mine as you have for yours, and realizing that the big tires limited my choice of routes and terrain, i took them off. i enjoyed the inch and a half of lift they gave me, but i couldnt even go on some city side streets without a terrible "BRRRRRRR" noise. much less haul people or gear.
I think consensus is that you need 3" to wheel 31s but i could be wrong.
It rubs in the back on the wheel well liners, and if you go over a bump or have people in the back, the top of the wheel well. I had 245/75/16s on mine for a spell, which should be about 30.5", and they where fine up front (or would be if the P.O. didnt smash the bumper in a bit) but the back gave me those troubles.
Having the same plan for mine as you have for yours, and realizing that the big tires limited my choice of routes and terrain, i took them off. i enjoyed the inch and a half of lift they gave me, but i couldnt even go on some city side streets without a terrible "BRRRRRRR" noise. much less haul people or gear.
I think consensus is that you need 3" to wheel 31s but i could be wrong.
I guess the question is what condition are your leaf springs in? Mine are pretty beat up. I'm planning on putting bump stops in to prevent the top of the wheel well from hitting on the bumps. That, along with new leaf springs, I'm kind of hoping that the new leaf springs will give it enough clearance to run the 31s.
the new leaves might help you, if they are Upcountry or otherwise higher than normal leaves. Mine have zero sag and they rubbed. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/upc...195239/index2/
check the link in the first post here. The 700some pound springs have the same rating as OEM Upcountry packs, so those would help you out.
Well, been spending the last week working on getting leaf springs, shocks, bump stops and the rear sway bar out. Broke the front leaf spring eye bolt and spent several days getting the fragment out. Also broke the lower rear shock mount bolt, which is a pain since the bolt is a stud. Looks like I'll be drilling it out to get a replacement in. Still plenty of work to do, but got the sway bar off yesterday.
Take a look at the factory bump stops compared to the day star bump stops.
Spent the afternoon drilling out the broken lower rear shock stud. Ended up using a ratchet strap to apply pressure to the drill while drilling. Worked pretty good, got a 1/2 inch hole through and just need to a grade 8 bolt and nut tomorrow. Should be able to put everything on the left side back on tomorrow. Woohoo!
08-30-2014, 01:51 PM
