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Old 12-27-2010, 06:42 PM
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I have new 31x10.50R15 on 15x7 zj Canyon wheels. I have a 3in Skyjacker lift, with replacement Skyjacker LCA up front, some weird drop bracket for my trac bar, and blocks in rear. First of all I can't believe they sell this kit, i don't understand why you get new LCA but not rear springs? Or why the trace bar has a drop bracket? Seems strange to me but....
My question is my rear axle is out of alignment, I just did a 4wheel alignment today and tomorrow they are going to drop it and see if they can realign the axle, it may be the pins are not aligned in the rear springs, i figured they are dropping the rear axle and springs so maybe i should just add new leaves.

Q:what length or lift height should i replace the rear springs with?

My long term plan is long arm, and full width, as well as 35, 36 or 37s

I was thinking 5.5, that way if I go to a 6.5in long arm i can simply add shackles, or worse case a new bastard pack or blocks.also if I go to a 5.5 in the rear should I do SYE? Brakes?
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Im getting a 4.5" lift soon and I had to wonder if I could fit 32" tires without trimming the fenders? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Ol' Bloo
Im getting a 4.5" lift soon and I had to wonder if I could fit 32" tires without trimming the fenders? Thanks!

depending on wheel back spacing you will be able to under normal driving conditions. offroad you will rub but not bad.
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Originally Posted by Ol' Bloo
Im getting a 4.5" lift soon and I had to wonder if I could fit 32" tires without trimming the fenders? Thanks!
Yes, get 15x8's with 4" backspace and you'll be fine. Unless your flexing real hard, then might need to trim a tiny bit.
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Originally Posted by Borego
they rub on what?
the fender or the suspension?
I can always just cut the fenders so i dont care about that.
I have the 31x10.5 Duratracs on mine. I have a 2" BB lift (coil spacers, shackles). I get no rubbing on the road anywhere. However, I have no sag in my front or rear springs and I did install Grand Cherokee lower control arms to eliminate the need for steering backstop adjustment. I'm not sure I would want to disconnect the front sway bar and do any major articulation maneuvers with this set up as clearances appear rather tight.
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im going to buy a jeep xj Cherokee soon and i want to put a 4.5" lift on it. i was looking at the Jeep XJ Cherokee 4.5" Suspension from Rough country
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4.html I was wondering if i have to put on a new axle and transfer case before i can take it off road or can i wait a while? and what other parts am i going to HAVE to install? and What parts would you recommend i install later? (im new to this). im trying to do this as cheaply as possible but still have fairly good parts that arent going to crack or break and make the jeep un-drivable. im not going to be doing any rock crawling mostly just mudding. thanks.
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i have a 98 cherokee with 3 inch spacer and add a leaf lift and new rough ****ry shocks if any body has any tips o replacing the rear shock please help cant seem to figure out to to replace the rusted bolts
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Originally Posted by nickhart625
i have a 98 cherokee with 3 inch spacer and add a leaf lift and new rough ****ry shocks if any body has any tips o replacing the rear shock please help cant seem to figure out to to replace the rusted bolts
A weeks worth of PB blaster ought to do the trick
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wondering if myy DD with a lift of 6.5 inches with 1.5 inches wheels spacers will be able to fit 33/12.50s smoothly and not rub at all, no wheeling on this
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Originally Posted by GRIMM
wondering if myy DD with a lift of 6.5 inches with 1.5 inches wheels spacers will be able to fit 33/12.50s smoothly and not rub at all, no wheeling on this

yes easy. im at 4.5 and fit 33's with no rubbing around town
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Originally Posted by nickhart625
i have a 98 cherokee with 3 inch spacer and add a leaf lift and new rough ****ry shocks if any body has any tips o replacing the rear shock please help cant seem to figure out to to replace the rusted bolts
http://www.detoursusa.com/xjstm.php
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Default 2010 rubicon rims and tires on 98 xj

i have a chance to buy a full set of 32 inch 2010 rubicon rims and tires for a good price. i have a 98 cherokee with a 3 inch rough country lift installed.can or will they fit with correct wheel spacers? if so where would i find a set of the wheel spacers? thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by jboozy1
i have a chance to buy a full set of 32 inch 2010 rubicon rims and tires for a good price. i have a 98 cherokee with a 3 inch rough country lift installed.can or will they fit with correct wheel spacers? if so where would i find a set of the wheel spacers? thanks in advance.
Yes, you'd need wheel spacers for a 5 on 5" wheel pattern conversion.

The only company I'd recommend is: http://www.spidertrax.com/s.nl/it.A/id.2131/.f
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Hey there, im Wanting to get a 4.5 inch superflex kit from RE. I just put on some 235 75 15 toyo open country's.

How weird is it gonna look? :S
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Originally Posted by Jor2010dan
Hey there, im Wanting to get a 4.5 inch superflex kit from RE. I just put on some 235 75 15 toyo open country's.

How weird is it gonna look? :S
Its gonna look pretty weird. This is 3.5" RE super flex on p235's. So yours will be at least an inch taller than this.
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