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Old 01-24-2013, 08:01 PM
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I have 15x8 rims with 4.75 backspacing, im doing a 6.5 RC long arm lift with 33/12.5/15 are those gona rub the arms? also I have the 242 so were shoud I buy the Hack and tap?? thanks

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I have 15x8 rims with 4.75 backspacing, im doing a 6.5 RC long arm lift with 33/12.5/15 are those gona rub the arms? also I have the 242 so were shoud I buy the Hack and tap?? thanks
Well if I may offer some criticism 6.5 is high for 33"s but aside from that I believe you will be okay with the 4.75 backspacing rims but at the same time that is going to be pretty close... let me do some research I'll be right back ...
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it appears you can run a 35 inch tire on those rims but with 35's they will rub the sway bar just a hair with at full lock (fully steered in one direction) so your 33"s won't rub much at all even at full lock
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this is the last post and I'll leave you alone lol get Rubicon Express leaf springs (4.5 pack with any 2" shackle) it will save you so much trouble in the end...
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get a hack n tap from dirtbound offroad. its the same as the iron rock offroad one but you can get a discount at dirtbound if you use CHEROKEEFORUM in the coupon box.
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ya this is my friends cherokee im helpin him build and he wanted 35s but he doesent want to reagear and he has a turdy5 in the rear so got him to do 33s. would the same rim 7 inches wide be ok or is that to narrow?
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ya this is my friends cherokee im helpin him build and he wanted 35s but he doesent want to reagear and he has a turdy5 in the rear so got him to do 33s. would the same rim 7 inches wide be ok or is that to narrow?
If you get 33 x 10.5 its okay 12.5 is to much for 7 inch rim...
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ok I figured that. im guessing 3.75" of backspacing is about the best?
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ok I figured that. im guessing 3.75" of backspacing is about the best?
Yea, that's what i run 15x8 3.75 with 33 x 12.5 15
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