How tall must I go for 33 inch tires?
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From: Springfield, Oregon
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 high output
I put on a short arm kit with drop down brackets. Cannot tell you the brand because I bought it out of a wrecking yard for $75.00 came with shocks, rear springs, front coils and drop down brackets. Coils are much bigger than stock and black in color. I am running 31s and have plenty of clearance. From ground to inside of fender flair is 36 inches. Can I run 33s?
Last edited by $100.00 Cheap Jeep; Feb 13, 2010 at 08:42 AM.
I put on a 4.5 short arm kit. Cannot tell you the brand because I bought it out of a wrecking yard $75.00 for shocks rear springs, front coils and drop down brackets. Coils are much bigger than stock and black in color. I am running 31s and have plenty of clearance from ground to inside of fender flair is 36 inches. Can I run 33s?
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From: Springfield, Oregon
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When you get a chance could you measure from the ground to the inside edge of your fender flair. Thanks
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From: gloucester va
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it measures 40"from ground to inside fender flare like i said i had to do a little triming the tire hit when i turned all the way l or r so i took out the bottom corner on both fenders were it was rubbingcut them at about a 45 measured back about 1inch or so and cut with a pair of tin snips if you like i can take a pic of were and how its cut if that would help you any
3.5" lift + Rusty's flairs & trimming = 33s and no dirt slung on the side all the time, or 4.5" lift & stock flairs. I recomend less lift, lower center of gravity = better, safer handling. Stay away from roof rack mounted spare for the same reason. When you get the chance ditch the drop brackets as they limit clearance and will drag when the front tires come down of an obstacle. I recomend Tomkin contol arms to solve that problem, very strong + adjustable for proper alignment, and a great bunch of Rocky mountain Jeep guys! When I buy something from them, I usually drive up and pickup in person, great drive and good to meet and know the people building your parts.
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From: Springfield, Oregon
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
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it measures 40"from ground to inside fender flare like i said i had to do a little triming the tire hit when i turned all the way l or r so i took out the bottom corner on both fenders were it was rubbingcut them at about a 45 measured back about 1inch or so and cut with a pair of tin snips if you like i can take a pic of were and how its cut if that would help you any
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From: Eastern Pennsylvania
Year: 1991
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remember ur goin two inches bigger but its split equally so really a ride height it will be an inch taller around ur fender but it will also stand around an inch taller....i have a buddy with about a 4-5 inch and hes able to run 34's with a small amount of trimming but not even the whole bend n tuck deal so your safe....good luck
i just bought a 1991 jeep cherokee. We are planning on cutting the fenders and putting a 3-4 inch lift on it. We are also planning on putting 33 inch swampers on it. i had a guy tell me that this would not work because the tires would rub/ but my friend who has dealt with off roading vehicles for along time says that it will be fine. What is everyones thoughts on this?







