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From: Seattle, WA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Does anyone run 16" rims? I want to run 33's but dont want to go out to 12.5 wide on the tires, found a set of 33/10.5/16 Just curious of anyone's opinion...
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From: Colorado
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Been doing a little research and I am getting mixed reviews. Can I run 235/85r16 on an 8" rim?
I picked up some 16x8 moabs thinking of running 245/75 but if I switch to the 235/85 I will have 32" and no rubbing as I am already at 235/75s. So no added width but almost 2" gain in tire height.
Currently have a 2" lift with 1.5" wheel spacers. Moabs have 5" of backspacing.
Thoughts?
I picked up some 16x8 moabs thinking of running 245/75 but if I switch to the 235/85 I will have 32" and no rubbing as I am already at 235/75s. So no added width but almost 2" gain in tire height.
Currently have a 2" lift with 1.5" wheel spacers. Moabs have 5" of backspacing.
Thoughts?
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From: JOCO
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
Originally Posted by chmitche
Does anyone run 16" rims? I want to run 33's but dont want to go out to 12.5 wide on the tires, found a set of 33/10.5/16 Just curious of anyone's opinion...
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From: Las Vegas
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I went with SYE+DS package from Adamsdriveshaft.
Didn't wanna deal with rebuilding u-joints.
I am installing a 4.5" rough country lift kit with full springs on my 2000 xj. I would like to order the Cragar 16x8" soft 8 wheels with 32" KM2's to go on it after it is done. I looked and it looks like those particular wheels have a 5" back spacing. Will this be too much? Will it look dumb? Will it rub? According to RC they say that 3.75" is ideal for backspacing. I don't know enough about this to know if 5" is going to cause any problems.
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Originally Posted by chmitche
Does anyone run 16" rims? I want to run 33's but dont want to go out to 12.5 wide on the tires, found a set of 33/10.5/16 Just curious of anyone's opinion...
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From: Seattle, WA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
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From: Hemet, California
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
[QUOTE=jajao555;1735301]I'm thinking about getting these Cragar 397 Soft 8 Black rims 15x7 and 5x4.5 bolt pattern. These would be good for stock 235/75/15 tires right? How big of a tire could I put on them. I'd probably be getting new tires in a year or 2.
I recently put these wheels on my XJ and have 235/75/15 now. I wanted to suggest to you to get on America's Tire e-mail list if there is one near you. Every couple of months they have a rebate program on wheels and/or tires.
I bought mine for $72 each for chrome and got a $100 rebate within 3 weeks.
Next time I get tires, I will go larger too and sorry that I couldn't answer that one. - john
I recently put these wheels on my XJ and have 235/75/15 now. I wanted to suggest to you to get on America's Tire e-mail list if there is one near you. Every couple of months they have a rebate program on wheels and/or tires.
I bought mine for $72 each for chrome and got a $100 rebate within 3 weeks.
Next time I get tires, I will go larger too and sorry that I couldn't answer that one. - john
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From: Puerto Rico
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Ok, so I just bought a Rusty's Off Road 8.5" long arm lift kit with quick disconects and everything. I know I'm going to need a SYE or something along those lines. Any advise on the best or cheapest way to do this? THANKS!!!!!,
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From: Frisco, Tx
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Anthony'90XJ
Ok, so I just bought a Rusty's Off Road 8.5" long arm lift kit with quick disconects and everything. I know I'm going to need a SYE or something along those lines. Any advise on the best or cheapest way to do this? THANKS!!!!!,
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Posts: 39
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From: Delaware
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
[quote=Obviator;1737570]
Thanks I signed up I'll keep an eye out.
I have another question. I have the NP242 transfer case I also have a spare NP231 but I'd like to keep the 242. I hear there are only hack an tap kits for the 242. Whats the best one? Are there any positives swapping to the 231?
I'm thinking about getting these Cragar 397 Soft 8 Black rims 15x7 and 5x4.5 bolt pattern. These would be good for stock 235/75/15 tires right? How big of a tire could I put on them. I'd probably be getting new tires in a year or 2.
I recently put these wheels on my XJ and have 235/75/15 now. I wanted to suggest to you to get on America's Tire e-mail list if there is one near you. Every couple of months they have a rebate program on wheels and/or tires.
I bought mine for $72 each for chrome and got a $100 rebate within 3 weeks.
Next time I get tires, I will go larger too and sorry that I couldn't answer that one. - john
I recently put these wheels on my XJ and have 235/75/15 now. I wanted to suggest to you to get on America's Tire e-mail list if there is one near you. Every couple of months they have a rebate program on wheels and/or tires.
I bought mine for $72 each for chrome and got a $100 rebate within 3 weeks.
Next time I get tires, I will go larger too and sorry that I couldn't answer that one. - john
I have another question. I have the NP242 transfer case I also have a spare NP231 but I'd like to keep the 242. I hear there are only hack an tap kits for the 242. Whats the best one? Are there any positives swapping to the 231?
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From: Joliet, Il
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: HO4.0 I6
New leafs
I am ordering my 2" lift (yes only 2") and am ordering new leaf packs. My Xj's current leafs are more than likely rusted beyond belief, so I plan on oredering new EVERYTHING, from bushings to bolts. I really just wanted to see if anyone could give me a set list of everything I'd need. I plan on ordering these leafs if that matters http://www.quadratec.com/products/16...googlemerchant
A list of what I think I need-
*Main eye bushing X2
*Shackle end Bushing X2
*Shackles X2
*Shocks X4
*Coil spacers (2") X2
* U bolts X4
Anything else? Any bolts that I'm forgetting?
A list of what I think I need-
*Main eye bushing X2
*Shackle end Bushing X2
*Shackles X2
*Shocks X4
*Coil spacers (2") X2
* U bolts X4
Anything else? Any bolts that I'm forgetting?
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From: some small town oregon
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by dukie564
lots this weekend:
Picked up tires:
Visual
Installed rear locker:
Rear quarter panel cut and fold:
Also installed my stainless extended brake lines and bled the whole system with new fluid, and tried to install my Skidrow TC skid, but the suck and so do their instructions, which are impossible to follow like they say...
Picked up tires:
Visual
Installed rear locker:
Rear quarter panel cut and fold:
Also installed my stainless extended brake lines and bled the whole system with new fluid, and tried to install my Skidrow TC skid, but the suck and so do their instructions, which are impossible to follow like they say...