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Finally got a dd for better gas mileage and now get to go bigger on the XJ. I'm planning on doing a bastard pack lift for budget and for the fact that I would like to really get in and work on my jeep. Been watching a lot of videos and reading a lot of write ups and was going to use other pieces from places like RE for coils and other parts. My big question is what i should do about axles. Currently i just have the stock axles on it and don't know where to begin on that front. I know the D30's are prone to snapping on bigger lifts and I'd like to limit my risk of breaking down on the trail. Any suggestions on where i should start or will my stock axles do fine? I'm hoping to gain about 5-6"s of lift
Finally got a dd for better gas mileage and now get to go bigger on the XJ. I'm planning on doing a bastard pack lift for budget and for the fact that I would like to really get in and work on my jeep. Been watching a lot of videos and reading a lot of write ups and was going to use other pieces from places like RE for coils and other parts. My big question is what i should do about axles. Currently i just have the stock axles on it and don't know where to begin on that front. I know the D30's are prone to snapping on bigger lifts and I'd like to limit my risk of breaking down on the trail. Any suggestions on where i should start or will my stock axles do fine? I'm hoping to gain about 5-6"s of lift
You need to think about tire size and weight relative to axle strength; not lift height
I'm a newbie to the group and I have just started collecting parts for my 98 XJ. i have just ordered a RC 3 inch series II lift with complete leaf springs. I ordered an additional 0.75 inch front coil spacer and an adjustable rear leaf spring shackle. So all in all it will sit around a 3.75 inch lift.
I have just found a pretty good deal on Craigslist for a set of tires. It's a 305/70R16. As far as I understand this is the equivalent of a 33/12.5R15. They are on 16x8 rims with a 5x4.5 bolt pattern. As far as that it is correct. Some say this is an offset size so there shouldn't be any issues, but I don't know how true this's is. It's a real good deal and I think it'll work. My questions are:
Will I have to do some fender trimming?
Will this clear my LCA?
Will I need wheel spacers?
I'm a newbie to the group and I have just started collecting parts for my 98 XJ. i have just ordered a RC 3 inch series II lift with complete leaf springs. I ordered an additional 0.75 inch front coil spacer and an adjustable rear leaf spring shackle. So all in all it will sit around a 3.75 inch lift.
I have just found a pretty good deal on Craigslist for a set of tires. It's a 305/70R16. As far as I understand this is the equivalent of a 33/12.5R15. They are on 16x8 rims with a 5x4.5 bolt pattern. As far as that it is correct. Some say this is an offset size so there shouldn't be any issues, but I don't know how true this's is. It's a real good deal and I think it'll work. My questions are:
1) Will I have to do some fender trimming?
2) Will this clear my LCA?
3) Will I need wheel spacers?
Many thanks for your input
Adriaan
Phoenix AZ
305/70R16 = 32.8x12R16
1) depends on how much bumpstop you're running. If you run the factory stops (not recommended) your tires will surely contact your fenders. If you extend your stops 3-3.5", you may be alright. Get yourself a good jack, or a friend with a forklift and flex the jeep out... then measure for clearance. You'll find people all the time saying you have to have at least X.X amount of lift to fit XX" tires... but you'd be surprised at what you can do with minimal lift and proper bumpstop.
All that being said, fender trimming is not a bad thing.
2) Depends on the backspacing of the wheels. If the wheels are OEM, anything above a 31" tire will rub. Most aftermarket wheels are 3.5-4" which should be fine. Worse comes to worst, you can run your steering stops out a little... but it will make you lose a little turn radius.
3) Again, depends on the backspacing of the wheels you're looking at getting. If they stock, more than likely you will... if so, the cost of good quality spacers that will be strong enough and not break with heavy use (wheeling, pothole-ridden roads, etc.), will almost be as much as a set of wheels with the proper backspacing.
1) depends on how much bumpstop you're running. If you run the factory stops (not recommended) your tires will surely contact your fenders. If you extend your stops 3-3.5", you may be alright. Get yourself a good jack, or a friend with a forklift and flex the jeep out... then measure for clearance. You'll find people all the time saying you have to have at least X.X amount of lift to fit XX" tires... but you'd be surprised at what you can do with minimal lift and proper bumpstop.
All that being said, fender trimming is not a bad thing.
2) Depends on the backspacing of the wheels. If the wheels are OEM, anything above a 31" tire will rub. Most aftermarket wheels are 3.5-4" which should be fine. Worse comes to worst, you can run your steering stops out a little... but it will make you lose a little turn radius.
3) Again, depends on the backspacing of the wheels you're looking at getting. If they stock, more than likely you will... if so, the cost of good quality spacers that will be strong enough and not break with heavy use (wheeling, pothole-ridden roads, etc.), will almost be as much as a set of wheels with the proper backspacing.
Thanks for the useful reply, appreciated. I ended up going to get them. Jacked the car up and fitted them and they seem fine. Was slight rubbing but shouldn't be an issue to trim. Still waiting for lift from RC, been 2 weeks already. Attached is a picture of the car jacked up and the tire mounted on stock suspension (if picture works)
Thanks for the useful reply, appreciated. I ended up going to get them. Jacked the car up and fitted them and they seem fine. Was slight rubbing but shouldn't be an issue to trim. Still waiting for lift from RC, been 2 weeks already. Attached is a picture of the car jacked up and the tire mounted on stock suspension (if picture works)
You need to think about tire size and weight relative to axle strength; not lift height
What exactly do i need to think about or be looking up? I understand some are better than others but as to what is okay and what means what I am at a loss right now. I appreciate the help
Ok, I got one for you guys... When they say you are getting 1" lift shackles is that with the assumption that you have a 45° shackle angle?
I'm getting ready to install my HD Offroad No Lift SRB's, and 1" lift JKS shackles and I'm just trying to get a good idea of how much lift I may get. I want to get the appropriate spacer for the front.
Ok, I got one for you guys... When they say you are getting 1" lift shackles is that with the assumption that you have a 45° shackle angle?
I'm getting ready to install my HD Offroad No Lift SRB's, and 1" lift JKS shackles and I'm just trying to get a good idea of how much lift I may get. I want to get the appropriate spacer for the front.
A 1" lift shackle is typically 1" longer than an OEM shackle. Actual lift will depend on your shackle angle. I'd install the shackle and measure the difference before ordering spacers.
A 1" lift shackle is typically 1" longer than an OEM shackle. Actual lift will depend on your shackle angle. I'd install the shackle and measure the difference before ordering spacers.
Are you sure, because as I understand it, an OEM shackle is 3" eye to eye and the JKS 1" lift shackles are 5" eye to eye.
Was going to do the ZJ tie-rod for $100. Then came across this y-link system for $175 (DOM extra $85). Seems better than the stock y-link. Anyone have experience with this system?
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