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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Jallen9
2 questions:

1. What height lift is required to run a 265/75r16 tires? What is the minimum lift or recommended lift for this size?

2. This is probably a stupid question, but: A lift kit typically lifts a half inch lower in the rear to level out the vehicle, right? So a lift is 4 in in front and 3.5 in back?

ok thanks!
265/75R/16's are very close to 32x10.5's (actual size of a 32" on a 16" rim is 267). You'll need a minimum of a 4" lift to clear those without the need to trim.

http://www.dakota-truck.net/TIRECALC/tirecalc.html




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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 04:09 PM
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Cool program, gotta link?
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 01cherokeesport85

Are zone shocks pretty good? And would I get the 3" or 4.5" shocks?
Yeah they are good shocks. Ask Allen and he will set you up with the right ones
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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alright, thanks dude. i did the tire size conversion on miata tire size calculator, and i thought it would be close enough to 31" to not matter but I guess not. whoever said to not bother with a 3" lift cuz you'll want to go bigger later was right (everyone).
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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I just installed a Rough Country 3 inch Lift on my 92 Cherokee Sport. At 30 MPH, I get a bad vibration and a bad clicking noise when I mash the brakes. I replaced both U-joints and it didn't help. I checked inside the brake drums and they look fine also. The vibration goes away after 35 MPH. I ran it with 225/75/15 tires on it to go to the tire store to buy my bigger 31/10.50/15 tires. Could the smaller tires have anything to do with it? Any suggestions would really be appreciated!
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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Did you get an alignment after the lift? Are you sure the tires are balanced?
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 96xjclassic
Cool program, gotta link?
Yes, it's in my post above yours, but I will include it again. http://www.dakota-truck.net/TIRECALC/tirecalc.html
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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Sorry I didn't notice it. Thanks. Just bookmarked. Cool!
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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Forgive me for not searching through all 366 pages (I looked through about 50), but does anyone have real world experience with the RC 4.5" lift on a 97+? I'm looking to fit 32x11.50x15's, don't mind trimming a little, but would really like to stay away from the SYE if I can. I'd be going with a full pack kit with the TC drop. Is that TC drop enough to keep from needing the SYE for now?

Also, trying to decide between the RE 3.5" kit and the RC 4.5" kit. From what I've seen in pictures, they both seem to have about the same lift. Seems that people prefer RE's quality over RC's, but RE does not include a TC drop which worries me. Any advice between those two kits? I'm just starting my wheeling adventures, so nothing crazy technical at this point... I just want a taller lift and don't want to have to do things over again later down the road.

Any advice would be great... specifically on that SYE issue.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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Looking at tires lately and came across these http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...12106&sw=false .
I want to get 30 inch tires for my jeep. Will i have to change the stock rims? And any suggestions would help thanks.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Tdrake
Looking at tires lately and came across these http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...12106&sw=false .
I want to get 30 inch tires for my jeep. Will i have to change the stock rims? And any suggestions would help thanks.
You can keep your stock rims.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
You can keep your stock rims.
cool thanks. any suggestions for tires?
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Tdrake

cool thanks. any suggestions for tires?
Hard call cause every body is biased. Lol
The ones you posted don't look bad. Just do a google review.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by onlyinajeep726
Yes, it's in my post above yours, but I will include it again. http://www.dakota-truck.net/TIRECALC/tirecalc.html
That's a good one, although I like this site much better
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...bmit&reset=yes

It will display images as well of the tire sizes for visual comparison
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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Question I have a 2" lift and thinking about going with another AAL to make it 3" POSSIBLY.

I am on stock shocks but want new ones and was thinking of doing this deal.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...hockingBIL5100

This does not say for lifted applications, but will these work for 2-3" applications.
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