So I just picked up an awesome deal on tires. 99 xj with upcountry package, NO rubbing with 31s. I was very surprised. Anyway, I picked up a set of kenda klever m\t which I must say is an awesome looking tire, especially for the money. I paid $127 a tire, mounted and balanced. I thought this was an incredible deal for any mt tire. Makes ol greenie look much better.

 

Looks good, but no rubbing? what about full lock?
Upcountry must have a slight lift over standard height.

 

Yes, no lift, no rubbing. Upcountry has about an inch factory lift. I think it looks more like two.

 

Awesome looking tires, love that color too.

 

Thanks, green looks best on the xj. Going to do a 2 inch lift this summer and get a safari rack and maybe front locker.

 

I might be wrong, wouldn't be the first time but I thought the upcountry suspension was a 2 inch lift, make sure you do your research to get what you want.

 

No rubbing, unless you turn quickly or flex a bit :P

 

Maybe it is 2 inches. Sure looks like it when parked next to a regular one. It's also got limited slip rear diff, more skid plates tow package, 3:73 gears rear sway bar delete and some other stuff. It's a really cool package from the factory.

 

That is an awesome package and you have cupholders, so jealous

 

Haha, yes. I have cup holders. AND fog lights and tow hooks!

 

I'm extremely envious of your jeep...

 

Well thanks. It took me 3 months to find a 99 with no abs and the upcountry package. Kind of a rare bird.

 

All Chrysler 8.25 Cherokees don't have abs and I see a lot more 8.25s than I do Dana 35s.

Upcountry package might be a rarer find, but in the long run if you're lifting it yourself it's a bit pointless I don't know what your future plans are though.

The good thing about that upcountry package is the recovery points and skids.

 

3.73 gears? what engine/transmission you have? reason being is my 97' has all those from factory also but it has 3.55 gears. mines the 4.0l aw4. mine was as far as I can tell, built with off roading in mind, upcountry lift and package, full skids, lsd rear, rear sway delete, tow package, tow hooks, full size spare, etc....

 

All upcountry have dana axles.