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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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Hey guys I am fixing to purches a 6.5inch long arm lift to run 35inch tires. I Dont know what brand to get? this will be a full time wheeler so i need a good one? Is rough country any good the are cheep? is there a reason they are so cheep? any recomendations would be great. I'm not trying to break the bank here but I am willing to pay more for a better kit.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by tfletcher
Hey guys I am fixing to purches a 6.5inch long arm lift to run 35inch tires. I Dont know what brand to get? this will be a full time wheeler so i need a good one? Is rough country any good the are cheep? is there a reason they are so cheep? any recomendations would be great. I'm not trying to break the bank here but I am willing to pay more for a better kit.
Clayton or Rubicon Express
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
Clayton or Rubicon Express
Or Rock Krawler
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Alright last question seems obvious, if I'm adding 2" to my 3.5" in theory I want 5.5" lift shocks
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by my89xj
Alright last question seems obvious, if I'm adding 2" to my 3.5" in theory I want 5.5" lift shocks
In theory. Yes.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by bheath

In theory. Yes.
Alright than, now I just need tires. Damn my 16 in rims
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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Alright than, now I just need tires. Damn my 16 in rims
I said the same thing. It was cheaper for me to buy 4new 15" rims an 4 new 33's than it was to buy 4 new 285's. $20 cheaper. Makes since to get some rims too... Lol
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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Tire Size Question. 3 in lift, trimmed, 1.25 wheel spacers. Current have 16 inch icons would be willing to go to 15 inch aftermarket. Was originally planning on running 265/75/16 = 31.6x10.4/16 but was thinking I could go a bit bigger? Whats the largest tire size I can run with no rubs?
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Curtix
Tire Size Question. 3 in lift, trimmed, 1.25 wheel spacers. Current have 16 inch icons would be willing to go to 15 inch aftermarket. Was originally planning on running 265/75/16 = 31.6x10.4/16 but was thinking I could go a bit bigger? Whats the largest tire size I can run with no rubs?
You could fit 285's easily with a little bumpstopping
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by my89xj
Alright than, now I just need tires. Damn my 16 in rims

I love having 16in rims. I thought I had a ton of tire options?
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Curtix
Tire Size Question. 3 in lift, trimmed, 1.25 wheel spacers. Current have 16 inch icons would be willing to go to 15 inch aftermarket. Was originally planning on running 265/75/16 = 31.6x10.4/16 but was thinking I could go a bit bigger? Whats the largest tire size I can run with no rubs?
If you keep the 10.4 in width and don't go any wider. You could fit 33's without a hitch. As long as you bump stop alittle.

I run 2.5in lift with 32" tires
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 11:44 AM
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Depends how much you trim.
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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Best Tie Rod for an XJ with 3 inches of lift running 30's? ZJ?
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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Here is the trim I have - pre lift, pre spacers , stock rims with 245 70s..

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