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Old 01-31-2013, 03:03 PM
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Will taht be ok to deflate them with that wheel size for off road
Yes you can air down more on a 8" wide rim with a 12.50 tire compared to a 10" wide rim
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
8" wide wheels are BETTER than 10" wheels when airing down.

You had it backwards.
Your fast on the trigger finger today Lowrange...
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I'll reevaluate who to buy the kits from, and will definitely scale back to 3~3.5. Thanks for the input.

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Originally Posted by solicit
Thanks guys. Among the sarcasm was a bit of wisdom. I'll now tuck my tail and head back to the car forums. Clearly I'm not worthy to be in the presence of such XJ 4x4 brilliance.

I'll reevaluate who to buy the kits from, and will definitely scale back to 3~3.5. Thanks for the input.

I will never understand why some feel it's necessary to bash newcomers to their hobby....as if you were born with all the knowledge you now have. I logged into this site to learn from you all....not get whacked.
Don't go anywhere, be proud to ask the questions. It's the smart thing to do and you will get help, along with some sarcasim. Most fraternities have some sort of hazing process . Seriously though, stick around.
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Originally Posted by solicit
I'll reevaluate who to buy the kits from, and will definitely scale back to 3~3.5. Thanks for the input.
Boo you edited it
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Originally Posted by solicit
Thanks guys. Among all the sarcasm was a little bit of wisdom. I'll now tuck my tail and head back to the car forums. Clearly I'm not worthy to be in the presence of such XJ 4x4 brilliance.

I will never understand why some feel it's necessary to bash newcomers to their hobby....as if you were born with all the knowledge you now have. I logged into this site to learn from you all....not get whacked.
Ok ok. Easy does it guys.

Listen, the answers given were legit. Lowrange can come across rough at times i know but he only means well. Listen to his advise and you won't regret it. Rubicon Express is a very nice lift kit! Hope you and your daughter have fun wheeling in the future.

Feel free to ask any question you want.
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
8" wide wheels are BETTER than 10" wheels when airing down.

You had it backwards.
So get 15x8 3.75bs and that will fit a 4.5 lift kool thaks guys
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Yeah, I edited it after I chilled. My bad. It takes all kinds, and I'm no exception. Thanks again.

I'm looking at the Rubicon Express 3.5" kit now. Will likely have more questions, and welcome all input......even a sarcastic barb if it makes you feel good.
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Originally Posted by bheath
Ok ok. Easy does it guys.

Listen, the answers given were legit. Lowrange can come across rough at times i know but he only means well. Listen to his advise and you won't regret it. Rubicon Express is a very nice lift kit! Hope you and your daughter have fun wheeling in the future.
I have to agree with solicit on this one. Lowrange2 gives sound mechanical advise, I rarely dissagree with anything he posts but the name of the thread is "All Lift & Tire questions go here!!!". The questions are always going to be the same. It may be basic to us but to a guy who putting a lift in his daughter's XJ I can assure you it's VERY serious to him.
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Yeah, I edited it after I chilled. My bad. It takes all kinds, and I'm no exception. Thanks again.

I'm looking at the Rubicon Express 3.5" kit now. Will likely have more questions, and welcome all input......even a sarcastic barb if it makes you feel good.

You will be happy with it, get full leaf packs and good shocks and there wont be any complaints.
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Originally Posted by solicit
Thanks guys. Among the sarcasm was a bit of wisdom. I'll now tuck my tail and head back to the car forums. Clearly I'm not worthy to be in the presence of such XJ 4x4 brilliance.

I'll reevaluate who to buy the kits from, and will definitely scale back to 3~3.5. Thanks for the input.

I will never understand why some feel it's necessary to bash newcomers to their hobby....as if you were born with all the knowledge you now have. I logged into this site to learn from you all....not get whacked.
I wasn't bashing you. I may come off as sarcastic but they were all honest questions.

I'm surprised you heard anything good about Rusty's. That's not a common thing to hear.

I ask how old your daughter is and how long she's been driving. In my opinion, a new driver doesn't need to be in a 4.5" lift XJ.

I suggested 3" of lift due to comfort, simplicity and to save you a few bucks.
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I wasn't bashing you. I may come off as sarcastic but they were all honest questions.

I'm surprised you heard anything good about Rusty's. That's not a common thing to hear.

I ask how old your daughter is and how long she's been driving. In my opinion, a new driver doesn't need to be in a 4.5" lift XJ.

I suggested 3" of lift due to comfort, simplicity and to save you a few bucks.
X2, if she is cute go RE for sure... 4.5 gets more complicated with things
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
Run 15x8s and 3.75" BS.

15x10's look stupid.
YOU LOOK STUPID!

mine are 15x10 with 33x12.5s...
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YOU LOOK STUPID!

mine are 15x10 with 33x12.5s...
Mine were, too, and I get compliments all the time. That said, I'll be using 8" wide wheels this time around.
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
X2, if she is cute go RE for sure... 4.5 gets more complicated with things
I let my 14 year old daughter drive my XJ with RE 4.5" lift. She got all bossy so I said, "I'm going to downgrade to RC 3" with AAL if you don't shut your sound-hole."


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