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Year: 1998
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I'm getting ready to put a 4.5" Rough Country lift on my 98 XJ, and I was wondering what length brake lines I'll need when replacing them. Also what are the largest tires I can put on without needing to trim?
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Originally Posted by TommyJay
I'm getting ready to put a 4.5" Rough Country lift on my 98 XJ, and I was wondering what length brake lines I'll need when replacing them. Also what are the largest tires I can put on without needing to trim?
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Year: 1992
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by wiggles
Yes minor trimming is required
Originally Posted by 10hayesp
They say you can run 32x11.50 without cutting. And the lift comes with "brake brackets" so you won't need exstended brake lines
Really? A 4.5 lift with 33s needs trimming? I have 31s (actual hight at 32") and I have so much room and flex. I think your thinking of a 3" on 33s? Or I'm on crack. Haha
That's my Jeep vvvv 31s on 4.5
maybe I'm just high. Who knows. I was using compressed air earlier! D:
But yes you should get longer ones, I haven't yet and have been wheeling, but I'm just pressing my luck I think.
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From: NC
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
Originally Posted by Zacks98
Really? A 4.5 lift with 33s needs trimming? I have 31s (actual hight at 32") and I have so much room and flex. I think your thinking of a 3" on 33s? Or I'm on crack. Haha
That's my Jeep vvvv 31s on 4.5
maybe I'm just high. Who knows. I was using compressed air earlier! D:
But yes you should get longer ones, I haven't yet and have been wheeling, but I'm just pressing my luck I think.
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From: Jacksonville, FL
Year: 92
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Really? A 4.5 lift with 33s needs trimming? I have 31s (actual hight at 32") and I have so much room and flex. I think your thinking of a 3" on 33s? Or I'm on crack. Haha
That's my Jeep vvvv 31s on 4.5
maybe I'm just high. Who knows. I was using compressed air earlier! D:
But yes you should get longer ones, I haven't yet and have been wheeling, but I'm just pressing my luck I think.
That's my Jeep vvvv 31s on 4.5
maybe I'm just high. Who knows. I was using compressed air earlier! D:
But yes you should get longer ones, I haven't yet and have been wheeling, but I'm just pressing my luck I think.
depends on flex, backspacing, control arm length, and ACTUAL tire size.
back when i was on 31's with a 4.5" lift i was able to rub the tires under compression.
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From: alberta
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 inline 6
ok guys i keep changing my mind on lift nad i have found the lift tire combo but need a good DD re-gear thats still good on the trail PM anything you have to say since i forget to check the post i put up thanks
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to reiterate
forgive me for probably beating a dead horse, but I just purchased an 89 laredo and an looking at a 4"-5" lift on it. From everything I've read so far, a SYE, custom driveshaft isn't necessary but recommended? I will be running anything from 31"-33" tire. That said what is this 3"+2"BB I am seeing around, and besides cost, are there any advantages and disadvantages to it?
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Year: 1992
Model: Comanche
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Originally Posted by Jeepxj1234
Yeah most the time 33s will need trimming even with 4.5".. You were probably thinking that though cause most people run aftermarket fenders or trimmed fenders with 33s on 4.5" and look good/have plenty of room.
Originally Posted by N20jeep
depends on flex, backspacing, control arm length, and ACTUAL tire size.
back when i was on 31's with a 4.5" lift i was able to rub the tires under compression.
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Year: 1995
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