The problem probably lies more in your rim's back spacing than lift. It looks like it's clearing though tight. Usually rub issues at 3" and 31s I'd running the control arms because of stock backspacing.

 

Nice looking rig Btw. I love white xjs!

 

Thanks for the info. Who knows. I may just end up with new bumpers on the front and back to solve the problem.

 

Thanks man. And yeah, I was wondering about the backspacing. The tires now stick out about 1" past the flares, so that could very well be the issue, and the one downside of running Rubicon wheels.

 

Got my build sheet back:

Vehicle Description JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT 4X4 SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Model Year 2000
Body Model XJ J H 74
Color PW1- Stone White Clear Coat
ISD 08/08/2000
*M5 Prem Cloth Hi-Back Bucket Seats
-AZ Agate
AA4 Sport Value Group
ADAP Light Group
APAS Monotone Paint
AWHP Power Equipment Group
AWS Smoker's Group
A20P 4.0L Engine(ERH)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGS
BASS 124 Amp Alternator
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
CADP High Back Bucket Seats
CBWS Highline Door Trim Panel
CDBS Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Fold w/Removable Cushion Seat
CGGS Traveling Inboard Seat Belt Buckle
CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags**
CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKXS Plastic Liftgate Trim Panel
CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSAS Spare Tire Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSSS Lift Gate Assist Handle
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
CUXP Front & Rear Ash Trays
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJKS Dana 30/181MM Front Axle
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle (WOOOOOOOO)
EAAC All Engines
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GAL Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEEP Deep Tint Sunscreen Liftgate Glass
GFAS Rear Window Defroster
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GTZP Power Mirrors, Fold-Away
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYS Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBFS Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCDS 100 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAP Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
KDPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - CH
KGPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - JE
KRPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - 4
KTPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - JEEP
KVPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - SP
KYPP RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - 4.0L
K2ZS BLACK - MOLDING - BODYSIDE
K3NS STONE WHITE C/C - FENDER FLARES
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LCDP Map/Dome Reading Lamps
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MBKS Black Front Bumper End Caps
MBLS Body Color Front Bumper
MBSS Black Rear Bumper End Caps
MBTS Body Color Rear Bumper
MCAS Front Bumper Guards
MDA Front License Plate Bracket (Nope, and it doesn't appear to have ever had one.)
MFBS Body Color Headlamp Bezels
MFKS Body Color Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKS Body Color Drip Trough Molding
MNAS Black Door Handles
MNNS Body Color License Plate Brow
MWGP Roof Rack
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHM Speed Control
PW1 Stone White Clear Coat
QW1S Stone White C/C
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RASS AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCRP 4 Speakers
RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Steering
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDAS Normal Duty Suspension
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Rear Stabilizer Bar
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBCS Compact Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRLS P225/75R15 Wrangler RT/S AT Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJ5S 15X7.0 Full-Face Steel Wheels
WLYC All Steel Wheels
XCYS Upgraded OBD-II Connectors
XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
XPFS Protective Coating and Remover
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

Thanks again for your email.

Sincerely,

Sarah

 

Alright guys, I'm trying to install a hitch so I can mount the Knucklebone from Detours. I can't get the bolt off that holds the exhaust. What should I do?

I sprayed for a week with PB blaster, trying to turn it daily. It FINALLY turned, but it wont come out, it just spins. I'm short on heavy duty tools. What are my options?

 

Finally got the hitch installed. What a mess. Rear bolt that held the exhaust on was stripped inside. Did everything, wouldn't come out. Eventually cut out a notch on the hitch so I wouldn't have to pull the bumper off & insert out. This has been a 2 week process trying to figure out the best course of action. I finally got it.

Anyway, I found out Curt makes hitches in OEM Jeep paint colors. I found this Stone White model on Amazon for only $80 + free shipping. Hard to beat that deal.

 

New Infinity reference speakers all around & detours rear tire carrier installed. Pics later.


Just bought a house so everything is kind of on the backburner for a while.

 

sub'd, nice and clean! Grreat work so far, keep us posted. I dig the color matched hitch.

 

looks good!! I like that radio antenna. Putting my jeep in the shop. Maybe I'll start a build thread. Keep us posted.

 

Looks good.

 

Finding it hard to get motivated to do anything to the Jeep when it's in the teens outside. Rough winter. House is looking good though.

 

Tire Carrier installed. My U-bolt broke so I'm having to use ratchet straps until I can get it replaced.

I also painted my rubicon wheels Gunstock Gray.




Tonight I moved my license plate to the right and put a magnetic LED light above it. I'll try to take a picture tomorrow.

 

Rear license plate relocated:

(magnetic LED light not pictured because daytime.)

I got a 3-ft x 1-3/8-in Plated Steel Slotted Metal Flat Bar


4 rubber grommets to keep the off of the paint. (I'll check on the size later today)


Two 1/4-20 x 2" machine screws


Two 1/4-20 x .5" machine screws


Two acorn nuts.


1 magnetic LED light.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_120544-76354...3009940&rpp=32

Biggest problem I can foresee is that I'll have to remember to put the light on every time I drive at night, which shouldn't be too often since we usually take the wife's Xterra. But even that only takes an extra 5 seconds so it's not a huge hassle.

 

Clean looking rig. I like it!