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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.
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33's and stock 3.55 gears on an 96 xj?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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It'll feel like you have less torque.
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It'll feel like you have less torque.
Okay figured. You don't think I'll brake the Dana 35 with 33's lol
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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.
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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??
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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.
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Come on guys! Stock rear control arms?!
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Come on guys! Stock rear control arms?!
Might get the answer you want in grand cherokee tech.
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Might get the answer you want in grand cherokee tech.
Wait what's the question
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Wait what's the question
How long is a piece of string?
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Originally Posted by 96xjshaggy
33's and stock 3.55 gears on an 96 xj?
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?
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