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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Warren, Pa
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by JerrytheJeep
Hey guys, sorry if this has been asked before, I dont have the time to read through 500+ pages to see if it has been.
Anyways, my dad was saying it wouldn't be a good idea to get wheels with 3.75" backspacing, as it might adjust the steering capabilities on road too drastically. Any thoughts?
Also, im on 10.5 width 31"s on stock wheels but if I wanted to go to some wider 33's later what size wheel width would I need to run my current tires as well as my future tires?
Thanks!
Anyways, my dad was saying it wouldn't be a good idea to get wheels with 3.75" backspacing, as it might adjust the steering capabilities on road too drastically. Any thoughts?
Also, im on 10.5 width 31"s on stock wheels but if I wanted to go to some wider 33's later what size wheel width would I need to run my current tires as well as my future tires?
Thanks!
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 730
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From: Joliet, Il
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: HO4.0 I6
Just ordered some bolts for my leaf springs and shackles. I was given all the right specs on here by a few mbers so it's not that that I'm conened about. It is the nuts that I'm worried about. When I ordered them he said that they are Flange nuts? Will regular nuts and washers still be okay?
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Joined: May 2012
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Originally Posted by ncw1991
I have a jeep with a 1 inch lift. will i be able to squeeze 31 in tires under it or will i need to trim the finders???? any one with this setup?
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Kokomo,IN
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Cherokee1690
Ok. You will probably be able tp get 31s under there as long as your not flexing. Anyone else?
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,246
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From: Missouri
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0 L
Originally Posted by ncw1991
I have a jeep with a 1 inch lift. will i be able to squeeze 31 in tires under it or will i need to trim the finders???? any one with this setup?
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From: Chickamauga Ga.
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by xj guy
Just ordered some bolts for my leaf springs and shackles. I was given all the right specs on here by a few mbers so it's not that that I'm conened about. It is the nuts that I'm worried about. When I ordered them he said that they are Flange nuts? Will regular nuts and washers still be okay?
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
Just ordered some bolts for my leaf springs and shackles. I was given all the right specs on here by a few mbers so it's not that that I'm conened about. It is the nuts that I'm worried about. When I ordered them he said that they are Flange nuts? Will regular nuts and washers still be okay?
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Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 57
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Ok, I'm looking for a lift for my XJ, so I can fit the 30's I'm picking up tonight. I really don't care too much about flex, as I don't do much off road. I just want it to have good ride quality. Here's the kicker, I measured from the center of my hub to the fair on the rear and I'm only getting 16.5in. Do shackle lifts ride better than aal? And how do they compare to stock? What would y'all do on a budget?
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From: Missouri
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0 L
Originally Posted by MooreALX
Ok, I'm looking for a lift for my XJ, so I can fit the 30's I'm picking up tonight. I really don't care too much about flex, as I don't do much off road. I just want it to have good ride quality. Here's the kicker, I measured from the center of my hub to the fair on the rear and I'm only getting 16.5in. Do shackle lifts ride better than aal? And how do they compare to stock? What would y'all do on a budget?
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From: Delaware
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Right now I'm at stock height I have 235/75/15 General Grabbers on stock rims. They rub when I'm at full steer. I have my flares off but no cuts yet.
I want to but some Cragar Soft 8s 15x7 with 4in back spacing. Is 4 inches more than stock rims and would that fix my rubbing at full turn.
Also whats the biggest/widest tire I could fit on 15x7?
I want to but some Cragar Soft 8s 15x7 with 4in back spacing. Is 4 inches more than stock rims and would that fix my rubbing at full turn.
Also whats the biggest/widest tire I could fit on 15x7?
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From: Chickamauga Ga.
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by jajao555
Right now I'm at stock height I have 235/75/15 General Grabbers on stock rims. They rub when I'm at full steer. I have my flares off but no cuts yet.
I want to but some Cragar Soft 8s 15x7 with 4in back spacing. Is 4 inches more than stock rims and would that fix my rubbing at full turn.
Also whats the biggest/widest tire I could fit on 15x7?
I want to but some Cragar Soft 8s 15x7 with 4in back spacing. Is 4 inches more than stock rims and would that fix my rubbing at full turn.
Also whats the biggest/widest tire I could fit on 15x7?
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,246
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From: Missouri
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0 L
Originally Posted by jajao555
Right now I'm at stock height I have 235/75/15 General Grabbers on stock rims. They rub when I'm at full steer. I have my flares off but no cuts yet.
I want to but some Cragar Soft 8s 15x7 with 4in back spacing. Is 4 inches more than stock rims and would that fix my rubbing at full turn.
Also whats the biggest/widest tire I could fit on 15x7?
I want to but some Cragar Soft 8s 15x7 with 4in back spacing. Is 4 inches more than stock rims and would that fix my rubbing at full turn.
Also whats the biggest/widest tire I could fit on 15x7?
4" back spacing will make the tire stick out 1.25 " further, roughly, than a stock wheel with 5.25" back spacing. I've seen people run 33x12.5 tires on 15x7, but I don't think I would personally go wider than 10.5" tire on a 15x7 wheel.
