denbjornen

What size wheel spacer makes an xj look good?

Lowrange2

No such thing.

Buy wheels with the correct backspacing. I like 4" BS. It's all opinion.

How much lift are ya talking about?

6"? 2.5" BS.

3"? 4" BS.

dukie564

there's really only one size - 1.5" (although i have seen some 1.25" ones). They need to be the type with the separate studs, T6-6061 aluminum, and MAINTAINED PROPERLY (use a torque wrench and re-check every 2000 miles or so) to be safe to use.

Here's mine from a while back with 1.5" spacer and OEM backspaced wheels. Looked pretty sweet.

dukie564

lol i wanna see a picture of this - do they even make wheels with 2.5" BS? Those must stick out SO far

Lowrange2

They used to. I don't know if they still do or not.

They're really healthy for yer wheel bearings.

dukie564

lol i'm sure

Lowrange2

No worse than wheel spacers...

denbjornen

Alright, thanks. And one more question. Does tire size affect my speedometer and odometer? If so, how do I compensate

Lowrange2

lol

You really are fresh at this, aren't you?

Yes, the larger your tires are the more your speedometer will be off.

You can compensate with a different speedometer gear.

Read this:

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoSpeedoGears.htm

You can buy the gears from the dealership for less than 10 bucks.

I Leak Oil

You sir....are awesome. Been lookin for that website off and on for a little while now

denbjornen

I didn't mention earlier, but thank you lowrange. Appreciate it

Lowrange2

No problem.

2dbatcv

I searched and found this thread but didn't want to read all 556 pages of it.

Forgive the stupid questions. I know the basics I guess but the closer I get to actually lifting the XJ the more real the potential problems are.

Question #1: Do I need a transfer case drop with 2.5" lift?
#2: What's a trac bar? Same as a sway bar? Will it/they need modification?
#3: What's a SYE? Do I need one with 2.5"?
#4: I got coil spacers, shocks, and full leaf packs. Are these things that I can install if I replaced an alternator and TPS?
#5: Will I need to extend brake lines?

Thanks for the answers!

BNJeepsta

1. Maybe youll have to wait and see.

2. The track bar keeps your axle centered under the vehicle. Very very important. You will be fine with the stock one at 2.5".

3. An sye is a slip yoke eliminator. It is used to cure driveline vibes. A transfer case drop is more of a band aid, an sye is a true fix. But doubtfully needed at 2.5".

4. Changing an alt and cps is nothing like doing suspension. Find a friend to help you and spray everything down with PB blaster for a few days in advance.

5. No you'll be fine

Also as a side note. Google is your friend, don't forget

BigzXJ

This may be a weird question but has anyone ran 235/75/15 with stock wheels on a 4.5 in. Lift. Right now I'm running 33x12.50 on it. My daily driver Xj is killing me and I'm done with it. Want to sell it. My lifted Xj runs great and would rather spend the money to maintain my lifted one. The 33's are are a killer on gas, so I was wondering if I could run 235 on it for better gas milage. But most importantly safely.