XJ Lift/Tire Setup thread
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Year: 2000
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Engine: GRAVEL GUARD SPRAY SCHUTZ MATTE BLACK ROOF/20% TINT
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Cheers!
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Year: 1998
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Whats your guy's opinion on the Goodyear Wrangler RTS tire? My XJ came with a brand new set on it and so far they have been good, decent in the snow.
#846
No, I don't lick fish.
I'd say this much... run them until you wear them out, then invest money in a better tire. They're a pretty good tire if your vehicle comes equipped with them, but there's much better options out there.
I had them on mine (bought a used set on CL for mine a few years back) until I got a set of 31s...
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No, I don't lick fish.
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Yup... I was really disappointed with the load-handling abilities of this particular lift. It's either take the overload spring out to get any flex which means the rear is going to sag a lot when you put ANYTHING in the rear -or- leave the overload spring in which will ruin flex but retain payload capacity. Horrible design.
Yup. I was running 31s on TJ Canyons with no lift. Rubbed the LCAs and swaybar end links really bad. Swapped the wheels out for 15x8 steel d-windows with 4" bs... no more rubbing.
Yup. I was running 31s on TJ Canyons with no lift. Rubbed the LCAs and swaybar end links really bad. Swapped the wheels out for 15x8 steel d-windows with 4" bs... no more rubbing.
#853
Just bought my first XJ. Currently setup with 3" Procomp lift and stock 2014 Rubicon wheels with BFG MT's. Plan on flat fenders with an RE 3.5" lift on black steel 15x8's with BFG KO2 32's along with replacement bumper on both ends and having an all around reliable trail rig. Only has 100K on the odometer and plan to take it much further. There are some awesome rigs on here FYI. I can tell yall will easily help me spend my money.
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Year: 1998
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This thread is exhausting to get through with all of the chatter. Let's stick to the rules outlined in the OP, please.
3" with 31" BFG KM2 on 15x8 3.75" backspacing
Same lift and tires, but with Bushwacker flat flares
3" with 31" BFG KM2 on 15x8 3.75" backspacing
Same lift and tires, but with Bushwacker flat flares
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