XJMullensJX

00 xj sport.. dana 30 front chrys 8.25 rear..

cooper discoverer stt 33x12.5x15s
cragar soft 8's
rough country x series new leaf packs 4.5
2.2 steering stab rc





i love how this is just the beginning

Skater28

Great looking XJ. How wide are your wheels and how much back space? Just the look I want. Tires don't stick out too much. Looks Great. Did you have to do any cutting? I have the lift with the same dif's, but I"m looking for the right wheel and tire combo. Sorry for all the questions. Thanks Frank

leelong664xxx

Hi found a 8.8 with disc brakes was asking $100.00 made a trade and $50 bucks got the axle and for $200.00 more i got a 9 inch ford out of a f150 , maybe some thing to build up for the big block i,m thinking of installing way down the line.need to find out whats involed with this 8.8 conversion

cob24

to fit the 8.8 you have to get leaf spring and shock mounts. Ruff stuff makes a simple swap kit that you can use. That is the very minimum that you can do. It is also a shorter axle than the stock one so you will need spacers or something else to get it in there

XJMullensJX

frank,
those tires are 33x12.5s.. 4 inch backspacing... had to do minimal trimming to the valance it just BARELY rubbed.. dont be sorry for questions, its how you learn!! 2 months ago i was asking the same q's
Justin

Ender

Speaking of tires, I really need some new ones, I bought my XJ with just Michelin street tires and can't wait to get rid of them. Where is a good place to get the best price on some A/T's?

Skater28

Thanks for the info Justin . How wide are the wheels?? Thanks Frank

leelong664xxx

shorter ? how long it is ? or tube diamiter ?? tuff stuff has the right gear to make it work at least it looks that way am trying to find the swap prosses in the forum but no luck so far

XJMullensJX

frank, the cragars i bought are 15X8s.. so 8inches wide.. definatly can fit 12.5s on 8" wide rims

Skater28

Thanks Again

SkateJerrySkate

Hey all,

I just bought my first lift and if all goes well, i will be lifting again!! but first things first.

The lift I bought is the Rubicon Express 3.5" Super-Ride w/ Full Leafs

http://www.4wheelparts.com/prodDetai...no=R%2fERE6025

Since there were no shocks with the kit, I then bought some Rancho RS5000 shocks:

http://www.4wheelparts.com/productli...L6+242+CID+GAS

From what this lift / shock combo offers can someone give me advice on any other parts, control arms, etc that should be purchased as well to ensure proper function. Thank you in advance as this is new to me!

connor unca

iv had my 97 xj for about two years now but am fairly cluless when it comes to knowing anything about cars.. my question is, i know i have a 2 inch procomp explorer list on it and am looking to increase the lift with spacers, whats my best bet, it has 31 inch tires on it now but im hoping to be able to fit 33's after the spacer lift?

any comments will help, thanks

RedRoamer

i'm leaning towards the RE 3.5 superflex and 31's on my 89..

how wide a tire will fit this stock 15x7 stock rim???

thanks

xj_maniac_newb

you wanna keep the stockers? 31s will fit fine on the stockers (31x10.5R15) Im pretty sure even a 12.5 wide would fit. Not sure on that tho

RedRoamer

For now... if i can get away with the size tire i want and save a few $$$$ on rims so much the better.