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Hey, everyone. Couple questions about tires and lifts.
'95 Jeep Cherokee Country 238K miles (stock everything)
1. How big of tires can I get without lifting my Cherokee?
2. If I get a 3" lift, do I need any other modifications to keep my Cherokee safe?
3. What size tires would look best with a 3" lift?
4. What is the cheapest lift kit I can get that's worth the money?
5. Where can I go to get my Cherokee lifted?
6. If I have the tools, should I do it myself?
7. Where can I find cheap or used offroad tires for sale?
who in the world is recommending rough county lol. I used rc once, never again..imo for about the same price i would go with a zone lift....at 3 inches you may experience driveline vibes...maybe not but possible.
So would that be a transfer drop to fix that if it happens? RC's really that bad? They have pretty good reviews...
So would that be a transfer drop to fix that if it happens? RC's really that bad? They have pretty good reviews...
Transfercase drops are bad for the jeep, if used should be very temporary. Slip yoke eliminator and cv driveshaft should be the permanent fix. RC is cheap for a reason, poor quality. The springs sag quick and ride bad. I started off with rough country and I'm slowly replacing everything.
Transfercase drops are bad for the jeep, if used should be very temporary. Slip yoke eliminator and cv driveshaft should be the permanent fix. RC is cheap for a reason, poor quality. The springs sag quick and ride bad. I started off with rough country and I'm slowly replacing everything.
And the price tag keeps climbing...Thanks for the input.
And the price tag keeps climbing...Thanks for the input.
There's always the cheap way and the right way with everything, the good news is you can kinda get an in between by using a sye with a front shaft from the junkyard.
Hi, fellow crawlers. I have a 1990 XJ with a 3 inch lift on the front and I'm planning on a 3 inch lift for the rear as well. However I also have plans for 35 inch tires (currently running 33x10.5/15s), a roof rack, and a full size spare on the roof rack. But my only concern is the XJ's narrow and somewhat short wheel base. At what point would you say that it's unsafe to go higher? For those of you who crawl and wheel, would you avoid putting a roof rack along with full spare for fear of rolling easier? Thoughts and comments are appreciated
Hi, fellow crawlers. I have a 1990 XJ with a 3 inch lift on the front and I'm planning on a 3 inch lift for the rear as well. However I also have plans for 35 inch tires (currently running 33x10.5/15s), a roof rack, and a full size spare on the roof rack. But my only concern is the XJ's narrow and somewhat short wheel base. At what point would you say that it's unsafe to go higher? For those of you who crawl and wheel, would you avoid putting a roof rack along with full spare for fear of rolling easier? Thoughts and comments are appreciated
The wheelbase is longer than most offroad vehicles of its time, and the track width is respectable with offset wheels.
3" and 35s is definitely considered a Low Center of Gravity (LCoG) build. They can be incredibly successful, but it takes a lot more trial and error to make them work correctly. Also, more armor and stronger parts if you want to bring it home in one piece.
Ok, that's very reassuring. Thank you. But I was mainly wondering about the full roof rack and full size spare on top making it a higher center of gravity. Am I over thinking it? Or are my concerns justified? (Also, might custom fab a roof rack. Meaning it might be heavier than your average)
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Ok, that's very reassuring. Thank you. But I was mainly wondering about the full roof rack and full size spare on top making it a higher center of gravity. Am I over thinking it? Or are my concerns justified? (Also, might custom fab a roof rack. Meaning it might be heavier than your average)
Depends on how far off-camber you plan to push it. For most people, it won't make a practical difference
Originally Posted by TFitzPat87
Dumb question... do front TJ D30's bolt directly into XJ's? I know the rears wont.
Yes, but they're low pinion. TJ guys use late model (until '00) XJ front axles as upgrades
Hey guys I just bought my first XJ. I Want to get a small lift and was looking for opinions. I don't even have the proper tools to do a lift myself (I live in an apartment.) I was thinking of just getting 2" coil spacers. I have no idea what size tires I'll be able to fit afterwards. Any help would be great! Thanks.
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