XJ Lift/Tire Setup thread
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Did any go down from a 33'' to 32'' and regret it? Im getting some rubbing on my lca and Im thinking about downgrading to a 32''x11.5. Any thoughts or recomendations about that?
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Backspacing on your rims makes a big difference I was running 33x12.5s on stock wheels and rub on my lca once I got some wheels with a 3.50" Backspacing rubbing all gone. Since then I put 35x12.5s on my xj with wheels that have 3.75" Backspacing I have a little bit of rubbing again.
#815
No, I don't lick fish.
Backspacing on your rims makes a big difference I was running 33x12.5s on stock wheels and rub on my lca once I got some wheels with a 3.50" Backspacing rubbing all gone. Since then I put 35x12.5s on my xj with wheels that have 3.75" Backspacing I have a little bit of rubbing again.
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^ You guys speak of 'EZ-Ride' and 'Soft-Ride' leaf springs, labeled under Tuff Country and Skyjacker. These have three arched leafs and a flat overload leaf, along with degree shims.
Leafs are thin and tapered, which makes them responsive and allows for a higher arch when unloaded. This translates into added droop of suspension. Also supposed to offer a smooth ride.
The downside is the sensitivity to weight loading, excessive suspension movement in ruts and whoops, more body roll in turns and off-camber situations (without swaybars).
To feel how sensitive the springs are, you can remove shocks from axle then push on bumper. It's surprising how much movement there is with little effort.
I switched from SoftRide to BDS seven-leafs, a much more firm ride, less unwanted motion on the trail, and a more secure and stable feel on the highway. That's my experience..
Leafs are thin and tapered, which makes them responsive and allows for a higher arch when unloaded. This translates into added droop of suspension. Also supposed to offer a smooth ride.
The downside is the sensitivity to weight loading, excessive suspension movement in ruts and whoops, more body roll in turns and off-camber situations (without swaybars).
To feel how sensitive the springs are, you can remove shocks from axle then push on bumper. It's surprising how much movement there is with little effort.
I switched from SoftRide to BDS seven-leafs, a much more firm ride, less unwanted motion on the trail, and a more secure and stable feel on the highway. That's my experience..
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Hello my name is Matt I recently just bought a 2000 jeep Cherokee sport 6 cylinder. I was just wondering what would be a good lift for under $700.
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No, I don't lick fish.
^ You guys speak of 'EZ-Ride' and 'Soft-Ride' leaf springs, labeled under Tuff Country and Skyjacker. These have three arched leafs and a flat overload leaf, along with degree shims.
Leafs are thin and tapered, which makes them responsive and allows for a higher arch when unloaded. This translates into added droop of suspension. Also supposed to offer a smooth ride.
The downside is the sensitivity to weight loading, excessive suspension movement in ruts and whoops, more body roll in turns and off-camber situations (without swaybars).
To feel how sensitive the springs are, you can remove shocks from axle then push on bumper. It's surprising how much movement there is with little effort.
I switched from SoftRide to BDS seven-leafs, a much more firm ride, less unwanted motion on the trail, and a more secure and stable feel on the highway. That's my experience..
Leafs are thin and tapered, which makes them responsive and allows for a higher arch when unloaded. This translates into added droop of suspension. Also supposed to offer a smooth ride.
The downside is the sensitivity to weight loading, excessive suspension movement in ruts and whoops, more body roll in turns and off-camber situations (without swaybars).
To feel how sensitive the springs are, you can remove shocks from axle then push on bumper. It's surprising how much movement there is with little effort.
I switched from SoftRide to BDS seven-leafs, a much more firm ride, less unwanted motion on the trail, and a more secure and stable feel on the highway. That's my experience..
the thread you're looking for is https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/al...6/#post3197747
and there are a lot more questions that need to be asked before answering your question. There are many factors involved. However, I will say that Rubicon Express makes a very good bang for the buck 3.5" lift kit for around $750... but you really need to see the thread I referenced for more help with your question.
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So I am either getting BFG k02 or Grabber at2 in a 33/12.5/15, they told me i should have them bead balanced since they are 33's. Do you guys think that necessary?
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They being a local tire installer. When I gave him my tire sizes Big G tire stated anything over 33" and over they recommend getting bead balanced because its better than just doing wheel weights. It cost more but if it is actually worth it and they arent just trying to gt more money from me Ill get it done.
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Run the beads never look back,, Im running airsoft beads in my 33-12.5- 15 smooth as glass, I never will go back to lead weights.
#824
No, I don't lick fish.
Not that noise is a make or break issue, but do you get a lot of noise from the beads rolling around in there or do you even hear it at all? How do you know how much to put in?
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on the Dyna ballance beads web site they have a chart on how much to put in the tires.. For my 33s it was 8oz per tire..
Here is the chart I used
http://www.innovativebalancing.com/BigTirechart.htm