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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 07:19 AM
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Default Lift and tires

I just bought a 1995 grand Cherokee for building into something to play with.
I am in the process of installing Rubicon Express 4.5" Super-Flex Suspension System and the slip yoke elimnator kit.
With all of that lift will I be able to fit 33 x 12.5 tires underneath. The front bumper is going in the trash to make room for a 10000 lb. Winch and custom bumper.

The kit includes all parts listed.

Front and Rear Coil Springs
Rear Superflex Fixed Lower Control Arms
Rear Upper Superflex Adjustable Control Arms
Front Upper Superflex Fixed Control Arms
Front Lower Superflex Adjustable Control Arms
Rear Sway Bar Links
Front Sway Bar Disconnects
Rear Track Bar Bracket
Front and Rear Bump Stop Extensions
Transfer Case Lowering Kit
Front Adjustable Track Bar
Front Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Installation Hardware
plese the S.Y.E. Kit.
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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^^^this is my better half. In his rambling way, he's actually asking if 33x12.5 inchers will fit under there without cutting the fenders.

What offset would we need on rims?
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 08:43 AM
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You should be okay with the fenders for normal stuff. It'll probably rub on flexing though.
And Welcome to CF to you and your better half!
Dan

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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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If you do the SYE you shouldn't need to do the t-case drop. I would get something in the 3.75-4" backspacing.
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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My friend was running 33x1350 on a 4.5 lift with fender cuts and would rub bigger than **** while flexing. My old 33x1250s rub on my 3.5 lift and fender cut while turning and flexing.
31x1150 FTW
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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i got a 94 jeep cherokee andd i want to know whats the best lift to get i=buddy of mine told me rough country but i am on a budget but i havent looked at prices yet and who makes good tires and rims for off roading?
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob&usnavy
i got a 94 jeep cherokee andd i want to know whats the best lift to get i=buddy of mine told me rough country but i am on a budget but i havent looked at prices yet and who makes good tires and rims for off roading?

Rubicon Express 4.5" Super-Flex Suspension System, is the best as far as I can see. There is a lot of places that sell cheap lift kits but you usualy get what you pay for. Do it once and do it correctly.
How much lift you want to do will tell how much you are going to need to pay.
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BJW3
Rubicon Express 4.5" Super-Flex Suspension System, is the best as far as I can see. There is a lot of places that sell cheap lift kits but you usualy get what you pay for. Do it once and do it correctly.
How much lift you want to do will tell how much you are going to need to pay.
well id like to put a 2inch lift with maybe 30 or 32 inch tires i was thinking rough country but i do have a budget unfortunatly otherwise id just drop money into it
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 12:55 AM
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Just bought a 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It has a 4.5" BDS lift with 1&3/4"Spacers. 32" tires 3:73 gears Dana 35 rear axle. Stock control arms need to be changed. I need advice on what to replace them with. Bad wobble every time I let up on the gas. I was told the control arms are the problem that they should be longer? I am on a tight budget.
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by JPDzj95
Just bought a 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It has a 4.5" BDS lift with 1&3/4"Spacers. 32" tires 3:73 gears Dana 35 rear axle. Stock control arms need to be changed. I need advice on what to replace them with. Bad wobble every time I let up on the gas. I was told the control arms are the problem that they should be longer? I am on a tight budget.

With 4.5" lift you will also need uppers and lower controls arms front and rear as well as the slip yoke elimnator kit for the transfer case. With out the control arms you will not be able to get the pinion angle correct and with out the SYE kit your front drive shaft will fall out whin your suspention flexes.
Sorry for the bad news but this can be an expensive hobby. I wanted to get into it a long time ago buy did not have the money.
Good luck.
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