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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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Does treadwright retread their tires so that each type of tire has the same tread depth as it is when bought new. Reason I ask is because I saw that bf goodrich a/t 31" tires on the website have a tread depth of 19/32" which doesn't seem as deep as a new one. And mt guard was like 17/32" .......
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Nperryman
Does treadwright retread their tires so that each type of tire has the same tread depth as it is when bought new. Reason I ask is because I saw that bf goodrich a/t 31" tires on the website have a tread depth of 19/32" which doesn't seem as deep as a new one. And mt guard was like 17/32" .......
You got that mixed up, the warden a/t's (the bfg a/t looking ones) are 17/32" and the guards are 19/32". And yes they are the same tread depth, the new bgf's are acutally 16/32" so the retreads have a little bit more tread.
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-...n-t-a-ko-tires

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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by NJ-XJ-4Play
Alrighty, guess i'll take a stab at asking some questions.

I have a 3" lift, coils up front and It had blocks in the rear. The stock leafs were starting to invert so I made a few calls and picked up some Pro Comp 2.5" rear leaf springs. Besides using my sawzall to get the old leafs out, it was a huge pain in the ***!!. But anyways, I put the new leafs on and DAMN does it sit high in the rear. At full flex my shocks barely reach. I understand that the leafs need to settle, but i mean, how much could these things drop rest at?

My other question is, what would be the cheapest way to go up another 1.5"? I'd like to do 4.5 inches of lift, would shackles and spacers be a good enough way? Also what else would i need to do to the drivetrain and suspension parts? Possibly extended brake lines too?

Thanks guys, i appreciate it.
Yes shackles and spacers are fine, though you will need an adjustable track bar, my friend found this out the hard way after adding 2" spacers in the front and we started to wonder why the drivers side tire stuck out 4", this was the first time lifting anything, he was at 5.5" in front and at the limit of his front brake lines so its best to get those out of the way too.
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 99xj4dr
I had 33/10.50 on my 98 with a 4in lift and stock rims they hit the lower control arm but only at full turn u may be ok with a 6.5 lift
thanks budd thats all I needed
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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[QUOTE="K2dark_xj"]

thanks budd thats all I needed [/QUOTE
No prob man anything to help
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...ode=sus_xj_kit
is that the complete kit i need to bolt on? i currently have a rough country 2 inch lift (just coils and add a leafs) and shocks. i want to do this 4.5" if it is complete. any other suggestions? thanks guys
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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im about to get the Zone 3" kit and i was trying to picture the Jeep lifted but with stock size tires but cant decide how it would look. is anyone running a 3" lift with stock tires? how does it look?
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMayer
im about to get the Zone 3" kit and i was trying to picture the Jeep lifted but with stock size tires but cant decide how it would look. is anyone running a 3" lift with stock tires? how does it look?
I am. Take a look at my profile pics.
My main pic is stock height.
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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do they make a coilover kit for an 89 cherokee?
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMayer
im about to get the Zone 3" kit and i was trying to picture the Jeep lifted but with stock size tires but cant decide how it would look. is anyone running a 3" lift with stock tires? how does it look?
Here's a pic of mine.
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by stryker1228

Here's a pic of mine.
Those gotta be 30's. Are they?
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 12:04 AM
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Thought i would ask, can i run 31's on stock suspension? Im guessing not since i will rub. PM as i dont really check this.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 1plunk

Those gotta be 30's. Are they?
Those are 235/75/15. They were on the truck when I bought it. They stand about 28".

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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...ode=sus_xj_kit
is that the complete kit i need to bolt on? i currently have a rough country 2 inch lift (just coils and add a leafs) and shocks.. i want to do this 4.5" if it is complete. any other suggestions? thanks guys

do i have to extend steering/drivelines?
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Spooner
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...ode=sus_xj_kit
is that the complete kit i need to bolt on? i currently have a rough country 2 inch lift (just coils and add a leafs) and shocks.. i want to do this 4.5" if it is complete. any other suggestions? thanks guys

do i have to extend steering/drivelines?

yes thats complete
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