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07-16-2017, 04:50 PM
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Year: 1987
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Engine: 4.0 l6
If you have stock bumper caps they'll probably rub, flexing out 3.75 will probably contact the fender/fender flare where the higher backspacing will tuck into the fender. You can bumpstop more to avoid the flexing issue, but the rubbing on the bumper caps may need trimmed.
07-18-2017, 03:24 AM
No, I don't lick fish.
None of the above. No issues at all with my stock wheels/tires. Something about the bigger tires with a different offset is causing this pull. I was hoping someone here has had the same experience and could give me a heads up as to where to start. My Big O guy is pretty savvy when a situation like this happens on changing up to bigger wheels/tires on various vehicles, so I guess I'll just have to let him have it for a couple days
07-18-2017, 10:20 AM
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Year: ‘95
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Check your knuckles where the brake caliper mounts to. Common problem is that the brake pads wear a groove in the metal on the caliper brackets and the pads will literally "stick" once they enter the groove. Solution is to heat the bracket, weld it, and grind it smooth.
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07-18-2017, 11:53 AM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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If you take off your wheel and look at where the caliper mounts on the knuckle, it should rest on an edge that's cast into the knuckle. That should be flat/smooth. If there's any sort of dip or curvature, it's because the pads have worn a groove into the knuckle
07-18-2017, 09:02 PM
No, I don't lick fish.
I knew I saw those knuckle pics around here somewhere:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/gri...brakes-237134/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/gri...brakes-237134/
07-19-2017, 08:36 AM
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First time lift/ need advice
Hey everyone,
So ive been saving for a 3 inch lift, tires, and wheels.
I really don't know much about tires or anything so if anyone could send me a link on what they think i should purchase that would be really helpful. Neighbor sold me his all stock 2000 xj for pretty cheap so ive been trying to work on a little project with it. I can install the lift myself but everything else has me lost. Thanks guys
So ive been saving for a 3 inch lift, tires, and wheels.
I really don't know much about tires or anything so if anyone could send me a link on what they think i should purchase that would be really helpful. Neighbor sold me his all stock 2000 xj for pretty cheap so ive been trying to work on a little project with it. I can install the lift myself but everything else has me lost. Thanks guys
07-19-2017, 02:55 PM
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
To anyone running Rustys 3" leafs, I'm just curious how they hold up in the long run. I know their customer service blows, but I'm curious if theyve gotten better with their product
07-19-2017, 03:26 PM
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07-19-2017, 04:57 PM
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Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L H.O.
Hey everyone,
So ive been saving for a 3 inch lift, tires, and wheels.
I really don't know much about tires or anything so if anyone could send me a link on what they think i should purchase that would be really helpful. Neighbor sold me his all stock 2000 xj for pretty cheap so ive been trying to work on a little project with it. I can install the lift myself but everything else has me lost. Thanks guys
So ive been saving for a 3 inch lift, tires, and wheels.
I really don't know much about tires or anything so if anyone could send me a link on what they think i should purchase that would be really helpful. Neighbor sold me his all stock 2000 xj for pretty cheap so ive been trying to work on a little project with it. I can install the lift myself but everything else has me lost. Thanks guys
Mall crawler?
Weekend wheeler?
Trail only rig?
What do you deal with? Mud, snow, sand, rocks?
07-19-2017, 07:17 PM
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Year: 1985
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I knew I saw those knuckle pics around here somewhere:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/gri...brakes-237134/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/gri...brakes-237134/
07-20-2017, 04:35 PM
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i for sure deal with snow. I'm sure eventually I'll do some trailing with it. For the most part I like the look of XJs with a bit of some lift.
07-21-2017, 10:52 AM
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Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Rear axle alignment after installing lift??
hey guys, I have been installing a bastard leaf spring pack from an s10 the past two days on and off on my 1993 cherokee, and have had zero problems until now. I've gotten one side completely put in and done, but on the driver side I've got the leaf springs bolted in but I can't get the axle to line up. The axle seems to be tilted to the left(towards front) a good 4 inches. And no matter what I do I can't get it to budge. I've connected ratchet straps and tried pulling it and I've even hooked up my other car to see if I could get it to move at all. But nothing is working and instead of the axle moving forward the entire jeep moves.(tires drag and everything). I was supposed to get the new tires on today but had to cancel because I couldn't get this figured out. Any help would be greatly appreciated!