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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Baltimore, MD
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 HO
Ok so this is my first lift Iv'e ever done myself and am wondering if I did it correctly. I have a 2000 cherokee sport 4.0l part time 4wd. The lift is a 4.5 zone suspension lift and currently runnning 33''x 11.5 a/t but will cut down to 31'' due to rubbing. I have 1.25 inch wheel spacers yet they are still rubbing. I also relocated the track bar 3/4'' to the right. my question is do most people expericence steering problems after lifting? My alignment is way off I know thats normal but i think my tie rods might be bad. the steering just seems wobbly, weak, and off. I turn to the left and it seems to have a slow reply. I'm wondering if it is an easy fix I just don't know about of if im screwed. please help
X2 On the IRO Double Sheer.
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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
At 2.5" of lift they aren't going to fit on the Jeep without a good bit of trimming. If you don't trimming then go ahead. Turning is going to suck.
That tire is WAY wider than anything I'd want to run.
33x10.50 is where it's at.
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From: grove city OHIO
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Just gonna butt in here what are the advantages of 33x10.5 over 33x12.5 ? Disadvantages? I'll be dealing with pretty much every thing mud rock snow you name it
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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
I'd prefer have a tire that allowed me to turn the wheels from lock to lock without removing half the sheet metal from the front and rear of the Jeep.
A tire that doesn't weight 200 pounds to exaggerated forces and break axles.
I'd also prefer that my Jeep not look like a roller skate.
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Joined: Sep 2012
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From: grove city OHIO
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Clearance. Weight. Looks.
I'd prefer have a tire that allowed me to turn the wheels from lock to lock without removing half the sheet metal from the front and rear of the Jeep.
A tire that doesn't weight 200 pounds to exaggerated forces and break axles.
I'd also prefer that my Jeep not look like a roller skate.
And I personally like some tire sticking out
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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: San Jose
Year: 89
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Is it a dd, ww, or trailer queen?
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From: California
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
We have about 10 people in our unofficial group and almost everybody runs 33x12.5 KM2 or Wranglers. One guy has 33x10.5 and there's no difference in what he can do compared to the rest.
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From: grove city OHIO
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
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From: Wilmington,NC
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
The 315s are 35x12.5s but the v5 only come with a 4.5 backspacing. Trying to do it as cheap as possible. But the tires I have now are pretty much 33x12.5s.
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From: Moundridge KS
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
now ive got some trimming to do 13.5s are way to wide for 2.5" lift thats for sure they're hooking the front of my fenders by the bumper when i turn to far but oh well i guess when it comes to saving money im happy ha
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From: central PA
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
when youre cutting the fronts, i like to do cut and fold at the bottom towards to cab. It can be a weak spot if its just cut. and it also completely removes the sharp edge.