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From: Ridgecrest Ca.
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Just bought a 01 Cherokee sport a few weeks ago. Looking into a lift and bigger tires. I want to go about 3 inches or so and run maybe 31 or 32 inch tires. What is the biggest lift and tires I can get away with without having to modify anything else to compensate for the new lift and tires. Some people say I need to re-gear it and my drive shaft will have issues and that I may need a slip yoke eliminator. No too sure what all needs to be done when lifting it. So I figured I would ask before I jump into something that ends up costing me more money than I can spend right now. Thanks guys!
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From: Missouri
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0HO
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From: Apple Valley, MN
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by dirt_biker_guy
Just bought a 01 Cherokee sport a few weeks ago. Looking into a lift and bigger tires. I want to go about 3 inches or so and run maybe 31 or 32 inch tires. What is the biggest lift and tires I can get away with without having to modify anything else to compensate for the new lift and tires. Some people say I need to re-gear it and my drive shaft will have issues and that I may need a slip yoke eliminator. No too sure what all needs to be done when lifting it. So I figured I would ask before I jump into something that ends up costing me more money than I can spend right now. Thanks guys!
leaf springs & hardware
Shocks (all four)
LCA (lower control arms)
Coil springs
as far as the drive line, if your XJ is 97+ the drive line its more sensitive to lift. Recommend a tcase drop or SYE.
If its pre 97, you could be fine, but id recommend buying the tcase drop just to safe
a note: for the leaf springs, full packs are easier to install and last a little longer. Even though they cost more, its worth the money.
To run 31x10.50x15 you need to get rims with about a 3.5" backspacing, or HUBCENTRIC 1.5" wheel spacers
Idk what it takes to run 32's, haven't gotten that far yet haha, good luck dude!
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Buffalo, NY
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by 1plunk
Idk what it takes to run 32's, haven't gotten that far yet haha, good luck dude!
Buy a complete kit. A 3" should include:
leaf springs & hardware
Shocks (all four)
LCA (lower control arms)
Coil springs
as far as the drive line, if your XJ is 97+ the drive line its more sensitive to lift. Recommend a tcase drop or SYE.
If its pre 97, you could be fine, but id recommend buying the tcase drop just to safe
a note: for the leaf springs, full packs are easier to install and last a little longer. Even though they cost more, its worth the money.
To run 31x10.50x15 you need to get rims with about a 3.5" backspacing, or HUBCENTRIC 1.5" wheel spacers
Idk what it takes to run 32's, haven't gotten that far yet haha, good luck dude!
leaf springs & hardware
Shocks (all four)
LCA (lower control arms)
Coil springs
as far as the drive line, if your XJ is 97+ the drive line its more sensitive to lift. Recommend a tcase drop or SYE.
If its pre 97, you could be fine, but id recommend buying the tcase drop just to safe
a note: for the leaf springs, full packs are easier to install and last a little longer. Even though they cost more, its worth the money.
To run 31x10.50x15 you need to get rims with about a 3.5" backspacing, or HUBCENTRIC 1.5" wheel spacers
Idk what it takes to run 32's, haven't gotten that far yet haha, good luck dude!
I totally disagree about the backspacing. You need to stick with the stock wheel backspacing. You might need to adjust the steering stops alittle bit but thats it. Anything less than stock backspacing is gonna rub your flares and knock them off. If you don't want to trim your fenders then stick with stock backspacing.
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From: Missouri
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0 L
Originally Posted by rayray0918
I totally disagree about the backspacing. You need to stick with the stock wheel backspacing. You might need to adjust the steering stops alittle bit but thats it. Anything less than stock backspacing is gonna rub your flares and knock them off. If you don't want to trim your fenders then stick with stock backspacing.
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From: Warren, Pa
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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From: Warren, Pa
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by 01GreenMachine
ok so i bought the 3" RC lift to put 31's on it do i have to do anything or should it be fine and if so what do i need to do and how much will it cost?
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From: Warren, Pa
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
31's on stock rims will rub the lower control arms at full lock but its tolerable. I did it with no lift for a long time. And the TJ rear line is like $17 at autozone and the front line mod is free. Duratracs are amazing! I run them and love them
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From: chillicothe, OH
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by 01GreenMachine
Is it bad to use the stock rims? but as of right now i just have the lift and was thinkin of getting the 31x10.5 wrangler duratracs.....





