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02-04-2019, 08:26 PM
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Okay, I'm kind of new and have a question?
First I've been running stock 2010 wrangler five spoke 17x7.5 with 255/75 (about 10.5 in wide) on them. That being said my question is can I go up to a width of 11-11.5 in.
First I've been running stock 2010 wrangler five spoke 17x7.5 with 255/75 (about 10.5 in wide) on them. That being said my question is can I go up to a width of 11-11.5 in.
02-05-2019, 05:56 AM
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Welcome. To answer the question with one word, no. The wheel range for 255/75/17 is 6.5"- 8.5" wide. If you use a 10" or 11" wheel than the sidewall of tire will bulge out which will make it easier to damage. Also the tire bead will not hold as well, especially when aired down. And it will look bad to have a bulging sidewall.
02-05-2019, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveMongr
Welcome. To answer the question with one word, no. The wheel range for 255/75/17 is 6.5"- 8.5" wide. If you use a 10" or 11" wheel than the sidewall of tire will bulge out which will make it easier to damage. Also the tire bead will not hold as well, especially when aired down. And it will look bad to have a bulging sidewall.
Originally Posted by tslice
Okay, I'm kind of new and have a question?
First I've been running stock 2010 wrangler five spoke 17x7.5 with 255/75 (about 10.5 in wide) on them. That being said my question is can I go up to a width of 11-11.5 in.
First I've been running stock 2010 wrangler five spoke 17x7.5 with 255/75 (about 10.5 in wide) on them. That being said my question is can I go up to a width of 11-11.5 in.
02-11-2019, 03:36 PM
Drop brackets installed
so I had to cut one of my control arms off and I just ordered new adjustable ones, turns out I have a gap where they mount to the axel, can I just shim it? I also need a longer bolt. I think the control arms I ordered arent the same size as stock.
02-11-2019, 06:46 PM
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Researching modification of stock 2000 XJ with 3 or 4.5 inch lift and largest tire possible without fender modification. The latter part of this is making my search more difficult because I can't easily filter in the forum for this. I kept getting lead down rabbit holes with google searches... there are so many Jeep conversations out there... .
This is my first time doing any modification like this to any XJ. Does anyone have examples/forum links/pictures of both a 3 vs. 4.5 (or others) inch lift with largest tire possible/aesthetically acceptable and no fender modification and no rubbing? I'm not looking to do any extreme off-roading with this one, just light trails and aesthetics. I'm looking to keep this as stock as possible aside from the required adds/modifications for the lift itself.
This is my first time doing any modification like this to any XJ. Does anyone have examples/forum links/pictures of both a 3 vs. 4.5 (or others) inch lift with largest tire possible/aesthetically acceptable and no fender modification and no rubbing? I'm not looking to do any extreme off-roading with this one, just light trails and aesthetics. I'm looking to keep this as stock as possible aside from the required adds/modifications for the lift itself.
Lift: 3.5 RE Super Ride - https://www.quadratec.com/p/rubicon-...j-chrysler-825
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Aside from these https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/li...ements-223656/, can you guys think of anything else I can/should replace along the way. For example, all of my bump stops are shot on front and back and I'm not sure which sizes to order. If I'm going to have this stuff torn apart, I may as well replace all I can now. Everything on my 2000 XJ is stock and original currently.
02-11-2019, 07:10 PM
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That's nice I just received mine today got the zone 3' didn't get the control arms but iI did get shocks and boots for $500 & change...
02-18-2019, 04:46 PM
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NP242 SYE
Bought the A.A. sye kit and have it installed. Having trouble torquing the yokes back down on account of I dont have an impact to use 1 and whats the best way to hold the yokes in place while using the torque wrench?
02-18-2019, 05:46 PM
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I use a pipe wrench around the yoke and pin the handle against the ground or the uniframe rail, and then I use a torque wrench to get the nut tightened properly.
02-19-2019, 06:36 PM
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1995 Jeep XJ 2dr 2wd. Ive been looking at 4.5 lifts from zone and rc. To include new leaf packs, shocks, fixed lower control arms, and coil springs. What else should I replace/buy while Im at it. I know 4.5 of lift will mess with some things so I wanna make sure I get what I need. Ill be driving it to/from work with mild off-roading and trail riding. Thanks in advance.
02-19-2019, 07:43 PM
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1995 Jeep XJ 2dr 2wd. Ive been looking at 4.5” lifts from zone and rc. To include new leaf packs, shocks, fixed lower control arms, and coil springs. What else should I replace/buy while I’m at it. I know 4.5” of lift will mess with some things so I wanna make sure I get what I need. I’ll be driving it to/from work with mild off-roading and trail riding. Thanks in advance.
https://liftkits4less.com/ just wondering why a 4.5 lift for a 2wd, seems a little excessive. Link shows everything you need to get high...you might want a steering stabilizer adjustable track bar sway bar links transfer case drop pitman arm controlarms etc. several other tidbits that addup . Go for a three inch and it is bolt on and you can just use 1" inch spacers and new bolts for the transfer case drop.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Zone-Offroad-J21N-3-Lift-Kit-w-Nitro-Shocks-for-84-01-Cherokee-w-Chrysler-8-25/141974813790?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SI M%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3Df29d9f2 77a4f42d0aa586fcf59578200%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2% 26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D171448406516%26itm% 3D141974813790&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
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02-24-2019, 02:57 PM
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4.5 kit can I swap my springs to 5.5
So I have the RE 4.5 lift kit with adjustable track bar.
My question is can I swap my coil springs and rear leafs to 5.5 without doing anything else?
My question is can I swap my coil springs and rear leafs to 5.5 without doing anything else?
02-24-2019, 03:12 PM
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02-24-2019, 03:15 PM
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its a short arm. I already have done everything for the 4.5 like SYE track bar steering stabilizer as well as everything that was in the RE lift kit. I figured I could do the 1 taller springs I would just need shocks. Do you think a 5.5 would need long arms? Would it just ride better? Id rather not make it ride any worse.