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Dec 7, 2013 | 08:06 AM

#19951

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Originally Posted by DieselDaze

okay,

does anyone know if stock wrangler wheels are 8" and will they rub or anything on a 3.5" lifted xj with 31's..??

looking on craigslist for options but no one ever states width and I'd rather know in advance rather than making a dry run... to find out otherwise

Most are 15x7, 5.25" BS like most XJ wheels. There's a guide on JeepForum.

Dec 7, 2013 | 08:38 AM

#19952

96xjshaggy

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From: Holiday, Fl

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

33's and stock 3.55 gears on an 96 xj?

Dec 7, 2013 | 08:40 AM

#19953

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

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Originally Posted by 96xjshaggy

33's and stock 3.55 gears on an 96 xj?

I assume it's auto if 3.55 is stock? Depends where you live. It won't kill you on flat ground, but trucks will pass you going uphill, and it isn't great offroad.

Dec 7, 2013 | 08:50 AM

#19954

96xjshaggy

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From: Holiday, Fl

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

I assume it's auto if 3.55 is stock? Depends where you live. It won't kill you on flat ground, but trucks will pass you going uphill, and it isn't great offroad.

I do a lot of wheeling. Just means i won't be able to climb as much get stuck more just be slower all around?

Dec 7, 2013 | 08:53 AM

#19955

jeepheep1

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From: FL

Year: 1991

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L H.O Power Tech

2002 WJ, with a 4" BDS lift, I got it secondhand and it was only the coils and LCAs. I want to know how important is it to get longer/adjustable rear control arms?

Dec 7, 2013 | 08:53 AM

#19956

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

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It'll feel like you have less torque.

Dec 7, 2013 | 09:06 AM

#19957

96xjshaggy

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From: Holiday, Fl

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

It'll feel like you have less torque.

Okay figured. You don't think I'll brake the Dana 35 with 33's lol

Dec 7, 2013 | 09:38 AM

#19958

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

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Okay figured. You don't think I'll brake the Dana 35 with 33's lol

You should be alright if you don't lock it, unless you're doing some serious stuff.

Dec 7, 2013 | 10:24 AM

#19959

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92 xj with 6.5 inch lift 33's and leveling pucks on the front coils. Ever since I put the pucks in the steering falls side to side to the point it is unsafe. Any ideas??

Dec 7, 2013 | 10:28 AM

#19960

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

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92 xj with 6.5 inch lift 33's and leveling pucks on the front coils. Ever since I put the pucks in the steering falls side to side to the point it is unsafe. Any ideas??

Stock steering doesn't work at that height. You need a different setup.

Dec 7, 2013 | 01:57 PM

#19961

jeepheep1

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From: FL

Year: 1991

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L H.O Power Tech

Come on guys! Stock rear control arms?!

Dec 7, 2013 | 03:12 PM

#19962

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by jeepheep1

Come on guys! Stock rear control arms?!

Might get the answer you want in grand cherokee tech.

Dec 7, 2013 | 03:23 PM

#19963

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

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Originally Posted by jeepheep1

Come on guys! Stock rear control arms?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

Might get the answer you want in grand cherokee tech.

Wait what's the question

Dec 7, 2013 | 03:55 PM

#19964

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

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Wait what's the question

How long is a piece of string?

Dec 7, 2013 | 04:51 PM

#19965

Marks2000XJ

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From: Georgia

Year: 2004

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0 Inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96xjshaggy

33's and stock 3.55 gears on an 96 xj?

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

I assume it's auto if 3.55 is stock? Depends where you live. It won't kill you on flat ground, but trucks will pass you going uphill, and it isn't great offroad.

Since this guy brought it up I guess I will throw a question in on this one. I am running 33s on stock gears and it does suck ****. Loss of power, crappy gas mileage, no torque....

I don't really want to sink any more money into the Heep but am seriously considering a gear change. Is it necessary to change out all the parts (rebuild kit) or can I just get the rings and pinions?