6.5 and 35's?

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Oct 28, 2012 | 07:30 PM

XJCrAzY29

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From: Buena vista, VA

Year: 96

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0HO

6.5 and 35's?

Im looking to fit a set of my 35x14.50 thornbirds underneath my XJ, I was going to use a RC 6.5 long arm, my fenders are cut now, or will i need 8" to clear them?

Oct 28, 2012 | 07:51 PM

Jeepineasy

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Should fit, but why thorn birds? People always saw they suck

Oct 28, 2012 | 07:53 PM

CheapCherokee

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first off, please dont waste a dime on thornturds

second, 6.5" lift is plenty. throw them on and trim and bumpstop accordingly. you will have to regardless of lift height

Oct 28, 2012 | 07:57 PM

XJCrAzY29

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From: Buena vista, VA

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Its not that I'm wasting money on them, I have a perfectly like new set in my building and would rather just use them for now, instead of going through the fuss of selling them and buying a new set

Oct 28, 2012 | 08:19 PM

ktmracer419

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you only need about 3" to clear 35's just trim and bumpstop properly.

and i would run no tires before i run thornbirds, but thats your descision.

Oct 28, 2012 | 08:52 PM

xjmarc

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From: Soddy Daisy TN

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Spend about an hour each with a groover and they'll work as good as an all terrain. I run 38s with 7" and could clear bigger but I like the up travel.