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Old 11-19-2012, 04:03 PM
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I'm thinking of putting a 4.5 inch lift on my 94 xj sport. Will it clear 33s?
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minor trimming may be involved
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you will have to trim. i put on some new 32x10.5x15 on my 91 and i wound rub in the rear. also the tire might hit the rear leaf. i could not put even 1 finger between my tire and the leaf.

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you will have to trim. i put on some new 32x10.5x15 on my 91 and i wound rub in the rear. also the tire might hit the rear leaf. i could not put even 1 finger between my tire and the leaf.



new wheels with a lower backspacing could solve that problem. or a set of wheel spacers
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new wheels with a lower backspacing could solve that problem. or a set of wheel spacers
Yeah i got 1.5in wheel spacers on the way. i like the stock jeep rims for now. Im saving up for beadlock rims with a nice offset.
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4.5" lift + 33" tires = trimming the fenders and installing the correct height bumpstops.
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33 mt ttc with a 3" cut fender (before)
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now.5.5" long arm with 33"
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Thanks for all the help. Only problem is in my state the flares have to cover the tire. I can get away with about an inch of so sticking out
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So add some new flares.
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you will def. have to trim. I was allready trimmed before i installed my lift. 4.5 with 33s. i still have alittle more trimming to do on the lower portion of my front fenders nearest to the doors.
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