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Old 02-01-2014, 08:14 PM
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Friend of mine has a 1999 ZJ with the 4.0. He is trying to find out what lift is needed for bigger tires. Hes thinking of either 31x12.5x15 or 33x12.5x15s. Also will he need new wheels as well?
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No such thing as a 99 ZJ. What does he have, ZJ or WJ?
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No such thing as a 99 ZJ. What does he have, ZJ or WJ?
Squarer body to it. Its a ZJ but I think it may be a 94 or something not sure. Its his wifes Jeep and he doesnt know the exact year.
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Squarer body to it. Its a ZJ but I think it may be a 94 or something not sure. Its his wifes Jeep and he doesnt know the exact year.
Take his man card away. He will need 3.5 inches of lift to clear 31's.
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Take his man card away. He will need 3.5 inches of lift to clear 31's.
Lol probably should take it from him. So you gotta lift it just as much as the XJ to fit them with no scrubbing.
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Yeah, pretty much. It requires quite a bit of lift to fit a tire that is not all that big by today's standards.
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Yeah, pretty much. It requires quite a bit of lift to fit a tire that is not all that big by today's standards.
Dang that sux. Can you trim the fenders any on these Jeeps?
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You can trim quite a bit from the front fenders, not so much at the rear because you'll get into the door opening and really weaken the body.
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You can trim quite a bit from the front fenders, not so much at the rear because you'll get into the door opening and really weaken the body.
Hmmm might try that. Founda good deal on some 31x12.5x15 Thornbirds.
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