XJ Lift/Tire Setup thread
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Year: 1997
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That's what I told him to do! But he doesn't believe it works lol. He bought some trim recovery/refresher stuff and used it on the back bumper and it turned out only okay, kinda streaky
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Lift set up for XJ 1999.
Hey all,
I just picked up my 4th XJ , Love the box! This one I will keep and customize.
It is all stock with no rot and minimal rust. 160K seems pretty strong and solid.
I am new to customizing and have some general questions , I dont plan on alot of off road , But living in New England we do get Deep snow.
1, What height lift kit should I get that needs the least modifications to stock setup. I am thinking 3"? If I go with a 3" what will I need to adjust/lower.
2, If I keep the stock rims , what size tire and mfg. would be best, and are spacers recommended.
3, I would like to put a plow on it for personal use. Any recommendations?
Any info is much appreciated, Thank you in advance.
Chuck Allen
I just picked up my 4th XJ , Love the box! This one I will keep and customize.
It is all stock with no rot and minimal rust. 160K seems pretty strong and solid.
I am new to customizing and have some general questions , I dont plan on alot of off road , But living in New England we do get Deep snow.
1, What height lift kit should I get that needs the least modifications to stock setup. I am thinking 3"? If I go with a 3" what will I need to adjust/lower.
2, If I keep the stock rims , what size tire and mfg. would be best, and are spacers recommended.
3, I would like to put a plow on it for personal use. Any recommendations?
Any info is much appreciated, Thank you in advance.
Chuck Allen
#772
No, I don't lick fish.
Hey all,
I just picked up my 4th XJ , Love the box! This one I will keep and customize.
It is all stock with no rot and minimal rust. 160K seems pretty strong and solid.
I am new to customizing and have some general questions , I dont plan on alot of off road , But living in New England we do get Deep snow.
1, What height lift kit should I get that needs the least modifications to stock setup. I am thinking 3"? If I go with a 3" what will I need to adjust/lower.
2, If I keep the stock rims , what size tire and mfg. would be best, and are spacers recommended.
3, I would like to put a plow on it for personal use. Any recommendations?
Any info is much appreciated, Thank you in advance.
Chuck Allen
I just picked up my 4th XJ , Love the box! This one I will keep and customize.
It is all stock with no rot and minimal rust. 160K seems pretty strong and solid.
I am new to customizing and have some general questions , I dont plan on alot of off road , But living in New England we do get Deep snow.
1, What height lift kit should I get that needs the least modifications to stock setup. I am thinking 3"? If I go with a 3" what will I need to adjust/lower.
2, If I keep the stock rims , what size tire and mfg. would be best, and are spacers recommended.
3, I would like to put a plow on it for personal use. Any recommendations?
Any info is much appreciated, Thank you in advance.
Chuck Allen
For questions regarding lift and tires, check out this thread ----> https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/al...go-here-10579/
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Rubicon Express 3.5" Super-Ride full leaf pack w/ monotube shocks. (Gave more lift, maybe around 4") on 15x8 Black Rock Series 997 Type 8 steelies w/ 4.5 backspacing wrapped in 32x11.5x15 Goodyear Wrangler MTRK
Rubicon Express 3.5" Super-Ride full leaf pack w/ monotube shocks. (Gave more lift, maybe around 4") on 15x8 Black Rock Series 997 Type 8 steelies w/ 4.5 backspacing wrapped in 32x11.5x15 Goodyear Wrangler MTRK
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Yup, I am having regrets about not doing that exact setup. I tossed it back and forth and finally settled on 3.5 and 31's. Shoulda done the RE 3.5 and 32's
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The only contact the tires had were with the very bottom of the back of the front fenders, just enough so it would rub at full lock. If I remove the flares and trim I could probably fit 33s with no problems except my backspacing.
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