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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Disoriented Hillbilly

Im on stock rims too. Tucks real nice w/ 31x 10.50's.
Yes they do! I didn't mean to sound like I was bashing the stock rims so sorry if it sounded that way.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Nperryman

Actually that's wrong. The lift raises the flair above the tire
I believe he is talking about articulation, actually flexing the tire up into the wheel well. Not steering. Stock backspacing keeps the tires tucked in wheel wells real nice. You make them wider, time to trim.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta

Yes they do! I didn't mean to sound like I was bashing the stock rims so sorry if it sounded that way.
Nah. Dont sweat it. Didnt come across that way at all.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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Tuckability of my stock rims:
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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Thanks for the advise guys. Ill try to get some pics up once i get things goin. But any help is nice im new to this all but excited to get it started i bought the 3" RC suspension lift already and looking to get the goodyear duratracs on stock rims is that gonna be an issue if so lemme know what i need to do thanks again
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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31x10.50 for the tires sry forgot to put that on there
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 01GreenMachine
31x10.50 for the tires sry forgot to put that on there
Those will work wonderfully on stock wheels, especially with a 3" lift. You may need to adjust your steering stops if they rub on your Lower Control Arms (LCAs) when your steering wheel is at full lock. That's a very simple procedure, though.
Oh, and good choice with the tires
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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I have the exact same thing. Rc series 2 w/ aal's (not sagging after a year btw), stock rims, and 31x10.50 goodyear work horse xg's (the tires duratracs replaced). They rub a lil at full lock, but nothin worth writing home over.
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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I have a 97 Cherokee that is stock with 30s. I want to put a lift on it. My lead springs are worn out and bent the wrong way. Which lift kit do you recommend? I am debating between a 2, 3, 3.5 inch lift? What are the pros and cons? I am going to get 31 inch tires.
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by arauger
I have a 97 Cherokee that is stock with 30s. I want to put a lift on it. My lead springs are worn out and bent the wrong way. Which lift kit do you recommend? I am debating between a 2, 3, 3.5 inch lift? What are the pros and cons? I am going to get 31 inch tires.
2" is cheapest because you won't need an sye most likely but 31's may not fit nicely without fender trimming. If your gonna go 3" might as well just skip right to 3.5".
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by arauger
I have a 97 Cherokee that is stock with 30s. I want to put a lift on it. My lead springs are worn out and bent the wrong way. Which lift kit do you recommend? I am debating between a 2, 3, 3.5 inch lift? What are the pros and cons? I am going to get 31 inch tires.
I'd recommend 3"-3.5" lift with 31s. It's the most common combination because it looks good and it works offroad. I'm a big fan of Rubicon Express springs, but they're pricey. You'll get a lot of different opinions about which company to go with, so I suggest reading reviews and considering each person's opinion. The most important thing is to buy full leaf packs. Do not buy a lift kit with an Add-A-Leaf (AAL).
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by arauger
Which lift kit do you recommend?
I'm not gonna make any brand specific lift suggestions, I'm just gonna say one thing. Don't get rear blocks. Ok I'm done
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by martyinco
I'm not gonna make any brand specific lift suggestions, I'm just gonna say one thing. Don't get rear blocks. Ok I'm done
x1,000. Thanks, I forgot to mention that.
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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and buy full leaf packs
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta
X2 my buddy runs a 3" RC series II with 31's on soft 8's with a 4" bs and there is zero rubbing except on the end caps for the front bumper. And that's very minimal

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If you have it bumpstopped like crazy but then whats the point of having a lift that has no up travel. Stock wheels tuck up into the wheel well like they should but anything else will take off take off the fender flares. For the OP just call up Dirk up at DPG Offroad and he'll tell you the same thing. Unless you want to trim then stick with stock wheels.
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