crunklazlo

I have a 1990 xj, it has a 3.5 inch lift on it right now. What I'm trying to do is fit 33's on it except the tires BARELY won't clear, I don't really want to go out of my way and have to buy a completely new lift kit.. How can I get at least an extra 2 inches of clearance front and rear without spending a butt load of money? Thanks!

XJwonders

Trim the fenders?

crunklazlo

What do I need in order to do that?

phishermanjohn

Google and a angle grinder....

Rogue4x4

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/cu...-fenders-1718/
The bottom has a link for the front but no pics. Here it is anywho:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/nee...t-trimmed-609/
Search and read, you'll find a ton of info out there on the subject

kirknd4spd

Bumpstop it and do a little trimming. You have more than enough lift for 33's. I ran 33's on 1.5" of lift, and now 35's on 2.5-3".

crunklazlo

If I go the bump stop way would I have to get different lead springs? And will that make the ride rough?

kirknd4spd

No, and no. You won't notice any difference. You're just limiting uptravel enough to keep the tires from eating the fenders.