XJ Lift/Tire Setup thread
#1083
will they fit?
hey guys I'm new on here just looking for some info. I have a set of 265/60R18 KO2 on my 2012 WK2 and I want to put them on my 99 XJ. will they fit with a 3'' lift and wheel spacers?
#1084
Those are roughly a 31, so you should be fine. You might find a little trimming on the front fender corners necessary depending on your use, but that’s easy.
Last edited by SpenserAK; 11-22-2019 at 02:17 AM.
#1085
Currently DDing a 2001 in Alaska, mainly on-road but lots of harsh conditions and snow, occasional overland-style offroading. Currently about to end up just shy of 3” (Rancho 44148 leaves w/ RE 2700 shackle, OME 2930 coils w/ spacers TBD).
Bought stock & replaced dead leaves with dormans. Kept 235s for a little bit and then went to 30s. Absolutely no issues at stock height, 17.5” front & rear. I build as I go, as I can afford it, so temporarily threw on teraflex 1.25” spacer and 5” RE shackle (netted more like 1.25”). Currently sitting at 18.75” front and rear.
1.25” BB w/ 30x9.5 KO2
Went ahead and got 31s ahead of time, doing lift soon. Here it is still at 1.25“ BB w/ 31x10.5 KO2. Only had to trim front fender corners a little bit. Had previously removed front hanging trim under bumper/caps. Took off flare and bent back rear corners of sheet metal about an inch, trimmed fender a little, and now I have zero rubbing as-is.
Wheels are 15x7 with 4.5 BS (US Wheel 304 stealth star) - I got very minor LCA rubbing at FULL lock, but only sometimes - a single washer on steering stops fixed that.
Bought stock & replaced dead leaves with dormans. Kept 235s for a little bit and then went to 30s. Absolutely no issues at stock height, 17.5” front & rear. I build as I go, as I can afford it, so temporarily threw on teraflex 1.25” spacer and 5” RE shackle (netted more like 1.25”). Currently sitting at 18.75” front and rear.
1.25” BB w/ 30x9.5 KO2
Went ahead and got 31s ahead of time, doing lift soon. Here it is still at 1.25“ BB w/ 31x10.5 KO2. Only had to trim front fender corners a little bit. Had previously removed front hanging trim under bumper/caps. Took off flare and bent back rear corners of sheet metal about an inch, trimmed fender a little, and now I have zero rubbing as-is.
Wheels are 15x7 with 4.5 BS (US Wheel 304 stealth star) - I got very minor LCA rubbing at FULL lock, but only sometimes - a single washer on steering stops fixed that.
Last edited by SpenserAK; 01-01-2020 at 06:01 AM.
#1086
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I recently had a lift and new wheels/tires installed:
1) lift - Rubicon Express 3.5"
2) wheels - Quadratec Baja Extreme II - 15"x8" with 4.0" backspacing
3) tires - Dick Cepek Trail Country EXP - 31"x10.5"
Final product and original setup pics below.
1) lift - Rubicon Express 3.5"
2) wheels - Quadratec Baja Extreme II - 15"x8" with 4.0" backspacing
3) tires - Dick Cepek Trail Country EXP - 31"x10.5"
Final product and original setup pics below.
Last edited by BroncoMan; 11-26-2019 at 01:49 PM.
#1087
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I'll be posting the OEM wheels/tires for sale soon (and I needed one more post to hit the 25 threshold to be able to post in the for-sale section).
#1088
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
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Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
93 sport 4.0 5spd 8.25 rear Currently factory height on 30x8 15r but about to full send it with an 8" IRO rock link, on 37s, unibody stiffeners, yukon chromoly rear axles 29 spline conversion, g2 front chromoly axles, rear spartan locker, sliders, armor, regear to 4:53s, and hopefully not blow up everything I own
#1092
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'01 Jeep XJ 4.5" Rough Country lift w/ 30x9.5 R15 wheels
- Raised my lift from a 3" to a 4.5" Rough Country lift
- Old Man Emu shocks for a little cross country trip
- 30x9.5 R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A K02
- Black Rock Series 942 Type D Matte Black Wheels
I didn't install the Transfer Case Sye yet, so there is a bit of driveshaft vibration. Will need to install ASAP.
Rear tire carrier coming in a few weeks.
4.5" Rough Country lift w/ 30x9.5 R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A K02 - Black Rock Series 942 Type D Matte Black Wheels
4.5" Rough Country lift w/ 30x9.5 R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A K02 - Black Rock Series 942 Type D Matte Black Wheels
4.5" Rough Country lift w/ 30x9.5 R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A K02 - Black Rock Series 942 Type D Matte Black Wheels
4.5" Rough Country lift w/ 30x9.5 R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A K02 - Black Rock Series 942 Type D Matte Black Wheels
4.5" Rough Country lift w/ 30x9.5 R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A K02 - Black Rock Series 942 Type D Matte Black Wheels
- Old Man Emu shocks for a little cross country trip
- 30x9.5 R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A K02
- Black Rock Series 942 Type D Matte Black Wheels
I didn't install the Transfer Case Sye yet, so there is a bit of driveshaft vibration. Will need to install ASAP.
Rear tire carrier coming in a few weeks.
4.5" Rough Country lift w/ 30x9.5 R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A K02 - Black Rock Series 942 Type D Matte Black Wheels
4.5" Rough Country lift w/ 30x9.5 R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A K02 - Black Rock Series 942 Type D Matte Black Wheels
4.5" Rough Country lift w/ 30x9.5 R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A K02 - Black Rock Series 942 Type D Matte Black Wheels
4.5" Rough Country lift w/ 30x9.5 R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A K02 - Black Rock Series 942 Type D Matte Black Wheels
4.5" Rough Country lift w/ 30x9.5 R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A K02 - Black Rock Series 942 Type D Matte Black Wheels
#1093
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2 inch lift on 30x9.50s
4.0L
OME 930 coils
Rancho RS44148 leaf packs
IRO adjustable HD shackles
BDS NX2 series shocks
Rusty's lower control arms
Core 4x4 adjustable upper control arms
Chrysler 8.25 rear (and 2 degree shims)
Dana 30 HP front
NP231 with SYE
30x9.50 BFG KO2s
Moog track bar (slightly longer than factory)
Mountain Off Road steering box brace
RC steering stabilizer
OME 930 coils
Rancho RS44148 leaf packs
IRO adjustable HD shackles
BDS NX2 series shocks
Rusty's lower control arms
Core 4x4 adjustable upper control arms
Chrysler 8.25 rear (and 2 degree shims)
Dana 30 HP front
NP231 with SYE
30x9.50 BFG KO2s
Moog track bar (slightly longer than factory)
Mountain Off Road steering box brace
RC steering stabilizer
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