Anyone running there XJ with a Rubicon Express 5.5" lift? How do you like it? What tire size are you running? I need to know what size I can run before cutting. Any weak points? Picture would be awesome! Thanks!

 

It says under your name you are running it? lol....I want this kit, you like?

 

You can run 33x12.5 with a little rubbing. With spacers on my 4.5 @ about 6.5 33x12.5 didn't rub. If you have the newer style flairs you'll be ok. The biggest thing on fitting bigger tires is proper bump stops and shock set up. 5.5 re will fit 33s with no rubbing if you bump stop properly.

 

SO far yes I do. I'm running 235/75/15 tires and it looks horrible. lol.


Good to know! I've called about 10 shops in town to see if I could test fit but no one had a 31" or 33" instock. Stupid! And when I took some measurements It looked like 33's would be okay. I just dont want to big of a tire for my lift. I hate the way that looks. Yes my flairs are newer style, mines a 99'. Any suggestions on the lenth of the BS?

 

Bs? Mines at 5-1/4. 33x12.5 but I trimmed. I have re 4.5 with a 3/4 spacer. I think it looks good

 

i had the re 5.5 kit in my jeep for a few years. i ran 33x12.5 with minor trimming and no rubbing. my rims were 15x8 with 3.75 backspace.
i could stuff those like no tomorrow.

 

Ya, Bump stop lenth. Got a pic?


Have any pictures (caged)? I have the same demention on my wheels. Did you like your 5.5" kit?

 

i have an RE 5.5 long arm lift... works good for me but i could use some relocating the shackles. i have my 29 inch tires under it still but im going to 35's but planning on trimming. it's a good lift, great choice

 

My bumpstops are too short for stock fenders but you really should flex it as much as you can without rubbing then measure for the length. Next comes setting up the shocks.

 

my buddy has a RE 5.5 long arm kit on 33s
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pr...a-sucia-70515/

 

When I had only my RE 3.5 kit on, it gave me around 5 inches of lift. I'm guessing the 5.5 kit gives like 8? lol

 

yea it's quite a bit more than advertised - especially when first installed

 

Mines been on for years and sits at the advertised 4.5 now lol.

 

from what i was at with my saggy leaves, my 5.5 lift probably gave around 8 or 9 inches

 

I have the RE 3.5" with about 1" spacer in the front, on 33" with min rubbing on the inner fender flare. In the rear, I also have a 1.25" shackle and home brew relocation brackets with cut and fold fenders. Minimal running on full stuff there. Stock bumps in rear, slightly extended in front. I also have RK long arms in front