XJ 97
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From: Bahrain
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
hello all ,
this is the first post to me ..
i own a jeep cherokee 97
5.5 lift
35s maxxis
but i'd like a change from 35s to 33s !! what is your opinion ?
this is the first post to me ..
i own a jeep cherokee 97
5.5 lift
35s maxxis
but i'd like a change from 35s to 33s !! what is your opinion ?
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From: The Colony, TX
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
It looks good on 35's. Do you not like the way it looks or they way it performs on 35's? Are you wanting more of a street-able tire? Auto or manual transmission? Is your rig geared for larger tires (4.56 or 4.88) or are you running stock gearing? I ask because I don't think 33's on stock axles will provide much, if any, mpg gain or performance gain. Although, IMO either the 33 or the 35 inch tires would look good stuffed under your XJ. A little more info would be great, so the jeep peeps here can help point you in the right direction. Nice Xj btw!
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From: Bahrain
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
It looks good on 35's. Do you not like the way it looks or they way it performs on 35's? Are you wanting more of a street-able tire? Auto or manual transmission? Is your rig geared for larger tires (4.56 or 4.88) or are you running stock gearing? I ask because I don't think 33's on stock axles will provide much, if any, mpg gain or performance gain. Although, IMO either the 33 or the 35 inch tires would look good stuffed under your XJ. A little more info would be great, so the jeep peeps here can help point you in the right direction. Nice Xj btw!
from 5.5 to 4 inch .. I do not know if this will help to solve the problem!!
the transmission "Auto"
I use it on a daily basis "on/off road

thank u very much
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From: Bahrain
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
That's right .. I'm crazy when I think I'm thinking about changing 35s
but the problem with arms bushes man ,,
I hope to find a solution
thanks man
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From: Andover, VT
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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From: Virginia
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Yeah if those are stock you NEED to upgrade your control arms. At least your lowers. And that's a bare minimum. That may help. As well as the poly bushings.


