New to jeep and have lift question
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New to jeep and have lift question
Just recently picked up a jeep. 98 cherokee, guy said it has a 3.5" lift already installed. I picked up a cheap set of 33/12.50's with a 15x10 wheel. It's currently sitting on 33/12.50's but with stock wheels. I haven't installed them yet but I figure they will rub by assumption. My question is how big a lift do you guys think I'll need to clear these things? Not sure on the BS of the wheels either! Won't let me upload pics for some reason.
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More lift won't help you clear the same size tires on larger wheels... Different backspacing will effect whether or not the wheels rub.
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Ok that makes more sense. Lol. I've been wanting to move to a 4.5" lift cause I didn't want them to seem so "stuffed" in there. I seen hickatron's (I think is right) jeep running the 4.5 with 33/12.50's with 15x10 as well. Just didn't know if I would have to do any trimming, etc.
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That what I've heard. She doesn't ride the best right now either tho. Just kinda hard to save when I'm so anxious to just get her the way I want. I may go ahead and get the short arms and do the long arm upgrade in the future tho
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Just recently picked up a jeep. 98 cherokee, guy said it has a 3.5" lift already installed. I picked up a cheap set of 33/12.50's with a 15x10 wheel. It's currently sitting on 33/12.50's but with stock wheels. I haven't installed them yet but I figure they will rub by assumption. My question is how big a lift do you guys think I'll need to clear these things? Not sure on the BS of the wheels either! Won't let me upload pics for some reason.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/tire-whee...ckspacing.aspx
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Here are some great long arm upgrade kits:
http://www.tntcustoms.com/Jeep_Chero...n_Upgrade.aspx
http://www.ironman4x4fab.com/Products/LAK.html
Here are some great long arm upgrade kits:
http://www.tntcustoms.com/Jeep_Chero...n_Upgrade.aspx
http://www.ironman4x4fab.com/Products/LAK.html
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Buy once cry once.
Here are some great long arm upgrade kits:
http://www.tntcustoms.com/Jeep_Chero...n_Upgrade.aspx
http://www.ironman4x4fab.com/Products/LAK.html
Here are some great long arm upgrade kits:
http://www.tntcustoms.com/Jeep_Chero...n_Upgrade.aspx
http://www.ironman4x4fab.com/Products/LAK.html
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Awesome! Just went out and checked em real quick. Turns out they're 4".
I don't do a whole lot of wheeling. Just some playing around on the weekends It'll be my DD for work, so if I can tolerate the ride I may be ok. Lol. I was thinking of runnin the RC x-series 4.5. Any opinions on them?
I don't do a whole lot of wheeling. Just some playing around on the weekends It'll be my DD for work, so if I can tolerate the ride I may be ok. Lol. I was thinking of runnin the RC x-series 4.5. Any opinions on them?
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Awesome! Just went out and checked em real quick. Turns out they're 4". I don't do a whole lot of wheeling. Just some playing around on the weekends It'll be my DD for work, so if I can tolerate the ride I may be ok. Lol. I was thinking of runnin the RC x-series 4.5. Any opinions on them?
That vid is here:
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I'll def check that video out. I think/hope that the RC kit I mentioned above will suit all of my needs or wants from it. Seems like it has mixed reviews but mainly positive and that what I'm looking for. It'll be a few weeks before I'll be able to upgrade my lift but I think that, that's the one I'm set on for now. And the fact that I live about 30 mins from the RC HQ is a plus! Lol.