09-21-2015, 02:17 PM
Last edit by: IB Advertising
See related guides and technical advice from our community experts:
Browse all: Wheels and Tires
- Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ 1993 to 1998 Tires General Information and Specs
Important information to help you understand your Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Browse all: Wheels and Tires
All Lift & Tire questions go here!!!
02-20-2014, 06:21 AM
Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: The 864
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L In-line 6
Ok guys, I have a question. I have four very old 33 inch tires. (I'm guessing 15 years old, but they could be older) 2 Formula Desert Dogs and 2 BF Goodrich Radial Mud Terrain T/A's. I want to get some 33 or 35 inch tires, but before I do that I'd like to get a shackle flip kit for the rear and go SOA in the front. And that will take some $$$. SO, to get me by, would it be wise to put tubes in the two that don't hold air. (both tires leaked slowly, but one won't air up and the other I haven't tried to inflate yet.) If the one that I haven't tried WILL inflate, I may just use the can of slime I have here if you think that would be better. I hate to use the slime, since I hated having to scrape it off the rims whenever I worked on mower tires that had had it used, but I want these to last long enough for me to build up some cash.. Also, would you recommend using actual car tubes (if I can find them big enough) or using farm equipment tubes? Farm equipment tubes would seem to make more sense, since it would stand to reason that they would have a higher load capacity, right? Oh, and would you do all four tires? Or just the offending two? All input greatly appreciated, TIA! (Picture is of one of the mud terrains.)
02-20-2014, 06:49 AM
CF Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: grove city OHIO
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes
on
5 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
So track bar drop bracket. Any good? I'm only doing 3in. And yes I realize I don't NEED to do anything with the track bar at this height.
02-20-2014, 07:00 AM
Moderator of Jeeps
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Posts: 21,029
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
You do need to do something. Your axle will be shifted to the left if you don't. With (I imagine) over 150k miles on the Jeep, it wouldn't hurt to replace the trackbar anyway because the ends do wear out.
02-20-2014, 07:05 AM
CF Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: grove city OHIO
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes
on
5 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
I would get a track bar. But there is a 150$ difference. And I'm on a tight budget.(I probably will get on down the road) but if I just get a drop bracket will I be more prone to death wobble our anything along those lines?
02-20-2014, 07:10 AM
02-20-2014, 07:12 AM
CF Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: grove city OHIO
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes
on
5 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
02-20-2014, 08:40 AM
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: North West Ohio
Posts: 503
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter in-line six
Hey, thanks! I hadn't thought about a plug kit.. I just need to be able to move it short distances, in case we have to get to the tractor behind it.
02-20-2014, 10:37 AM
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Raleigh
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
In a month or so I'm installing a RE 3 1/2" full leaf lift an I would like to put 31"s on it but I like my stock steelies. I don't know of 31x10.5 will fit on stock rims or do I need to get new wheels as well when I get tires. I do not plan on trimming at all but at 3 1/2" I should be plenty clear on 31"s. Right? Haha
02-20-2014, 10:50 AM
CF Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Mercer County, NJ
Posts: 12,692
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
In a month or so I'm installing a RE 3 1/2" full leaf lift an I would like to put 31"s on it but I like my stock steelies. I don't know of 31x10.5 will fit on stock rims or do I need to get new wheels as well when I get tires. I do not plan on trimming at all but at 3 1/2" I should be plenty clear on 31"s. Right? Haha
02-20-2014, 11:29 AM
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: California
Posts: 1,250
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
02-20-2014, 12:06 PM
CF Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SLC, Utah
Posts: 3,603
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
In a month or so I'm installing a RE 3 1/2" full leaf lift an I would like to put 31"s on it but I like my stock steelies. I don't know of 31x10.5 will fit on stock rims or do I need to get new wheels as well when I get tires. I do not plan on trimming at all but at 3 1/2" I should be plenty clear on 31"s. Right? Haha
02-20-2014, 12:24 PM
Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: The 864
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L In-line 6
No prob bud. From experience puttin tubes in tires will work they're just a pain to put in and after seein all the tires with slime that come in our shop it just ruins the wheels and isn't effective! But yeah a tube or plug would be your best bet for sure!
02-20-2014, 02:07 PM
Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
01 xj on 36s?
A friend if mine just gave me some 36x12.5 super swampers I plan on putting on my jeep after I trim the fenders.. Already has a 6 inch lift.. And I have a spartan locker in the front axle... Was wondering can I run 36s with stock axles? I've seen two sides saying that it's a bad idea and people that say they've never had a problem.. Lemme know what you guys think.