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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 06:45 AM
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i just got a 94 jeep Cherokee and it has stock suspension, i am going to buy 31x10.5 tyres , will they rub, or will they fit good?

also , does anyone have pics of an xj with 31" tyres and a 2 inch lift?

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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 07:01 AM
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When I first bought my 1994 Cherokee it had 31x10.5 tires on stock suspension so you CAN do it. BUT my gas milage was horrible and the front tires would rub if you made to sharp of a turn and the rear tires would hit the top of the wheel well if you hit a dip in the road or if you had to much weight in.
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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oh okay, do you think a 2" lift with 31's would be okay ?

or stock suspension and 30 inch tyres?

thanks heaps
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mb0095
oh okay, do you think a 2" lift with 31's would be okay ?

or stock suspension and 30 inch tyres?

thanks heaps
do a 2" budget lift with 31's
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 08:42 AM
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would that be okay on full flex and full steering lock ?
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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Youll rub on the LCA's at full lock, go with 30's unless you can afford wheels with back spacing.
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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Or good wheel spacers....
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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got a sawzall any tire will fit
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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I put 31s on my jeep mounted on the stock rims and they do rub a little I bought a 3 inch budget lift of eBay and some fake beadlocks of craigslist with a little offset not sure how much exactly but they no longer rub even with it flexed to it's max for that suspension set up and it looks good too
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by cdawall
got a sawzall any tire will fit
Gonna sawzall those lower control arms to avoid rubbing while turning?
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Gonna sawzall those lower control arms to avoid rubbing while turning?
yup you don't need them anyway PFM holds my axle up.
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 11:24 AM
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You could put a set of WJ lower control arms on. They have a bend for better tire clearance.
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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PFM?
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Gonna sawzall those lower control arms to avoid rubbing while turning?

WJ arms.

I run 31" Duratracs on stock suspension. I love it. Just need the WJ arms or dont turn to full lock.
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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WJ arms wont make clearance for any size as suggested. Just saying.

Wants PFM?
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