Quick lift question for you guys. I picked up a 3"in BDS kit today for cheap. My question is on the bushings for the leafs. This is a brand new set of leafs and Energy poly bushings. Should I put some anti-seize on the bushings when I install them in the leafs?

 

that size converts to 32" x 10" x 17"

the biggest you can fit on stock suspension (and rims) is 235/75/15 (converts to 29" x 9.25" x 15") or on the 17" rims it would be 235/65/17

a 4" lift would barely clear those tires (prolly have to trim anyways) 5" would clear it pretty well

 

Also keep in mind that the metric conversion method is usually + or - 1" in either direction cause you can take two different tires of same size but different brands, put them next to each other and they'll be different.

 

your right!

Here's the exact tire, 32.1" I was close

Either way gonna need 4" -5" of lift

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....TAKM&tab=Sizes

 

My xj had a 3.5" lift, trimmed fenders, and correctly backspaced wheels and the 32's had tons of room...but without trimming ur right 4-5" is a must.

 

Thank you guys! I really don't want to have to use a 5" lift. So I think I'll try the 15" rims with the tires you recommended. If in the future I add a 2" or 3" lift would it still look good?

 

I'm looking at this lift.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Cheroke...r#ht_947wt_786

Would I need any other parts or could I take this right out of the box and put it on?? p.s. i know i'd need shocks, just wondering about anything else.

thanks

 

Possibly a tcase drop. You will need an alignment, does it come with u-bolts? Might want to relocate your brake line brackets if you plan on flexing a bunch.

 

alright im a super noob and have no idea how to post or start a thread so i thought id ask on here. im planning on a 6.5 in lift and 35's. i have 8.25 rear and d30 front should i keep these axles and upgrade or swap?

 

Is this going to be your dd?

 

depends on your use and abuse. most will say no the axles wont last and dont upgrade them. and others say keep them. personally i have 35's, a d30 and a 8.25. i have beat on it alot, and had a few times when they should have let go, but they havent failed me yet.bottom line if you dont want to worry about it, and have tons of spare parts packed just in case, upgrade them.

oh and mine is a dd also

 

That's what mine is right now, 3" with 235/75/15

 

Pic

 

Hey, now I know exactly how my xj will look with that bumper, awesome!

 

Haha, it's an L&L fab, I just put it on a couple Weeks ago

Got 31's yesterday too, no pics of that yet though, I haven't mounted them yet