stockli

I like the look of 33 on a 3 in, personally.

My friend runs that and it looks and works great.

He did trim a bunch and cut n fold the back. Looks good.

DTK'96XJ

I would say, 31's fair better for a DD or highway XJ. Mainly because 33's may be a bit harder on the stock axles with extended on-road use. On the other hand we have 33's which have the cool look and gripping abilities that you may be looking for in a XJ that sees more trails than the road. If you tend to go wheeling every weekend then I would say it's a toss up and it is completely up to you. Just take note and be aware of whats going on under the vehicle and everything will be fine.

86-Chief

i had 31's on it when i bought it and it has a 3 inch rough country lift. it looked okayy. mu uncle gave me 33's and said they should fit no problemm. wow he was wrong. 4 fender flares and a sawz all and some metal bending. and when i start climbing with my wheel turned to the left or right i still get scrubbing... i would have left 31's if i would have known that. but now that my fenders are toast, i dont mind it. it looks nice and kinda cool. i have the same size tires that these boys with 4 1/2 have and i just smile. like you said, after you do it its a cool factor. but my 33's do just fine on my DD soo it can fall either way

86-Chief

i can post pics of mine if you want to see what i did like a before and after??

Nasher89XJ

Heck yesss! Thanks

DTK'96XJ

I would make sure it is aligned properly if you are gonna be running 33s on a DD. But again that is my opinion, I naturally am concerned with new parts interfering or damaging stock/weaker components because I'm a budgeting college kid. <-- "My $0.02"

86-Chief

i had to roll the rear tab back for the fender flares in the rear (i did this instead of cutting because it doesnt leave a sharp edge to slice into your tire.) and i made grinder cuts in the front and rolled it back. an the rear half of the front, i cut in about 4 inches on an angle from about 5 inches up. (dont forget to cut the inside of the fender. you have to take out the whole inner fender and throw it away when you do it too

86-Chief

no denying your input! its great advice! i align my truck every2 or 3 months (but i have an expendable shop) to make sure that the extra tire weight and what not is not damaging anything. i do routine checks.

86-Chief

ohh and my tires are 33x12.50 R15

DTK'96XJ

good good. It sounds like I'm preaching to the choir. Keep on, Keepin' on. Have a good ride.

86-Chief

haha thanks there. i like your XJ. anything special about it or is it just the usual?

Nasher89XJ

That's a 3 inch lift?

86-Chief

rough country shocks, springs and an add a leaf.

after you roll the fenders back it looks higher.

and my tires are all air-ed up for the street right now haha

DTK'96XJ

No, nothing special. The Wisconsin moisture doesn't help me at all as far as rust goes, so no, it isnt the cleanest XJ. But I do have a 3" lift and 31's, so im fairly capable.

86-Chief

yeahh my doors, fenders, and quarter panel are all rusted to hell from the salt in the winter here in the mountains. its just surface rust though soo i might be able to get away with a sand-and-paint later haha