31's vs 33's with a RC 3inch lift?
If you bumpstop and trim in the right spots its quite possible to run 35s. A correct backspace on your rims would help significantly as well.
If you are unsure at all on this subject, then go with the 31s.
Every rig is different, so its almost necessary to stick on the 33s and see what needs to be cut at that height. Almost trial and error unless you know what your doing.
If you are unsure at all on this subject, then go with the 31s.
Every rig is different, so its almost necessary to stick on the 33s and see what needs to be cut at that height. Almost trial and error unless you know what your doing.
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
Year: 1986
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I was running 31" tires on a 3" lift and the only time it rubbed was when i hit a hard bump and turning at the same time (rubbed the back of lower fenders). Then i added a 1.5" spacer and this fixed the problem. Its hard to tell how much lift the 1.5" spacer did but out driving around and hitting bumps and turning you can tell.
top pic has 3" lift.
top pic has 3" lift.
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From: Forest Grove, OR
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6, 4.ol
Yeah my 89 rubbed really bad with 31 baja claws on a 3 inch lift. The rear mainly, but I cut the front enough to where they wouldnt rub. You should look around at people who have tried to retain stock looks while trimming your fenders, it can easily be done. I cut my front fenders a good 2 inches higher, then switched the sides the flares came off of and then cut them to fit and screwed the factory fenders back on. Looks great imo...
Yeah my 89 rubbed really bad with 31 baja claws on a 3 inch lift. The rear mainly, but I cut the front enough to where they wouldnt rub. You should look around at people who have tried to retain stock looks while trimming your fenders, it can easily be done. I cut my front fenders a good 2 inches higher, then switched the sides the flares came off of and then cut them to fit and screwed the factory fenders back on. Looks great imo...
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From: Somerset,Ky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
31 for a 3 inch lift is most common, but for myself im wanting to try 32 or 33 but to do that ima have to do alot of fender trimming and i still wont have all that much flex.
overall go with 31's
overall go with 31's
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From: Forest Grove, OR
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6, 4.ol
I believe you were asking for pictures of my fenders after being cut, the fronts have been cut but I left the rear fenders alone. I have seen a lot of the make many cuts then hammer them back methods, but that only gives you like another inch of fender clearance so instead of cutting the rear I got 2.5 inch lift shackles to lift the rear and give me the clearance I needed to fully stuff a 31" tire. I am running 3 inches of lift in the front and 5.5 in the rear, the rear looks a little bit taller but not by much, you have to look for it to notice it. I just used a box cutting knife to cut my factory fenders, if you leave them in the sun for a half hour before cutting them they cut like butter. Make sure to switch the sides they came off of tho, otherwise you cant cut them to fit.
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