Picking The Right Lift Kit And Tire Size For Your Jeep Cherokee XJ
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Today we go over lift kits for your Jeep Cherokee! I try to cover what the max size tire you can run on a 3in 4.5in and 5.5in lift. I also go over a few other options to gain extra clearance with out more lift such as the notch custom xmax fender flares and the bushwacker flat flares. If your new looking to run 31in 33in or 35in tires this video should cover what you need! Thanks for watching please like and subscribe
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This video is well needed, no one talks about tires and fender cutting
I realize I am quite randomly asking but do anybody know of a good website to stream new movies online?
@Darian Max i use FlixZone. You can find it on google =)
What are you talking about? There are literally hundreds of videos on the subject!
Didn’t know you was nc native!
Yes, include ALL your XJ stories and experiences!
Tomorrow I will post a storytime video of some good stuff 😁 🤘🏼
Good video. Just found your channel. Another thing to consider is the backspacing on the wheel. We ended up going with a 3.75 backspacing so we didn’t make contact with the control arms. We see a lot of people just try and stuff the biggest tire they can....but actually lose all your off-road performance. I have a 3.5” RE lift and still had to trim my fenders to run 32’s effectively. I actually love the way my fenders turned out. I have a 3 part series on my channel if anyone is interested.
Good info! There is one little cheat that can be done with a 3-1/2" lift without trimming the fenders on 97-01 XJ's with the narrowest wheel wells: BFG makes KO2's in235/85/16's (9,3 x 32.7). Tall and narrow works every time.
Gary Button very true running more narrow tires help a lot for clearance
Good People! Good videos! Keep up the good work!!
Thank you for the vid. I just installed Bushwackers and am running Rubicon Express 5.5" long arm suspension with Fox shocks. Going to be putting 35s on it next month.
Thanks for the information. This will help when it comes time to start building my XJ.
No dude the weather is awesome.
Hey man, love your channel!
I'm doing a XJ build on my channel, maybe we could support each other on youtube!
I just put 33"s on my XJ with a 3 1/2 inch lift but I did a cut out on my fenders to make it work. It looks good but I still haven't taken it out four wheeling yet.
Nice bro I just got my xj a couple days ago I was thinking of running a 3 1/2” lift as well with 33s but didn’t know if you could.
@@Daniel_P22 Sense I last posted in regards to my 33"s on my XJ I have now taken it out on the Jeep trails twice and it's working great with no rubbing in the fender wells.
@@dongoble1792 cool brother good to know thanks , may I ask what kind of suspension lift you went with?
New XJ owner here!
I just bought 33x12.50/15 toyo m/t and planning my lift accordingly. My XJ has a 2.5” lift now, and plan on 4.5” . The big decision is long or short arm? Which lift kit works best and most complete? I don’t want to do the lift twice and waste money
I run a 3” lift on 33s and i’ve completely reworked the suspension geometry and i’m running a BKfab 3link Ive got 10” shocks in the rear and front and the thing flexes like crazy. I’ve stacked on a 37” tire without picking up a tire
My past experience smaller rims like 15" gives you a softer ride cuz you have more sidewall rubber and are better if you air your tire down when off-roading for traction but will corner worse. if you want to Corner better get a larger rim less side wall rubber less sway
You can run 16x7 stock 2000 or 2001 XJ Icon wheels with LT235/85r16 (31.7") without cutting on 3 inch lift.
Loved the vid, helped alot💪🏼💪🏼
Would you be able to talk about the install process dealing with your fender flairs? I'm trying to decide between Bushwackers and the ones you're running.
I do have footage of the install I was going to make a separate video on just the rear which is the more difficult part of them. Stay tuned!
Heck yes we would love to hear how it burned up.
no way i saw your insta every now and then, dope!
looks like ur neighbors are hotboxing the woods hahah
I have a very clean xj that I got from my dad when he passed, this jeep means alot to me, i would like to put a 4 1/2" lift on it with 33 bfg ko2 with 17" rims but the people that I've talked to said it won't work unless u cut absolutely dont wanna cut. Your advise would be great what lift to get also the tire size & offset ty
You definitely do not need to cut with a 4.5 in lift and 33s. Now if you go wheeling there won’t be a crazy amount of room but it won’t rub doing daily driving or moderate wheeling. That awesome your keeping it clean!
I run 3 in lift with 33s. It's rubs the wheel well and the arms but fuck it works great and I don't mind the rubbing never been a problem.
Excellent! We agree on lowest possible center of gravity, with big tires. What wheel backspacing are you using?
Thank you!
Cart before the horse. Can afford the lift kit before the tires. What a good wife for staying with you.
Any shot of a picture with 33s and the Bushwacker flat flairs?
Love the flares and would love to hear the stories too.....
Dan Hambrick video will be uploaded tomorrow 🤘🏼
Looking for your thoughts on this. I was orginally pretty set on the Rc 3" w/ 31s, but Im considering getting into some light overlanding stuff, and was thinking the RE3.5 w/32s would be better without bombing daily drivability. Rather than haveing to buy twice, which would you reccomend? My xj is pretty mint so id like to keep stock flairs for as long as possible. Also, do you reccomend sway bar quick disconnects? Thanks!
I would go with re for sure way better option. And sway bar discos are great if your doing some off-roading
So do you have a story time about a wiring harness, I've looked around with little to no good finds and want to do a wiring harness on my xj because it needs it. Mine is an 88 and I've done tons of work to it but I think that's next. My 88 in total just hit 2k miles on the new engine and all
Yep come in with the stories
Your wife is a good director 😂
I had 33's on 4.5" of lift with so much rubbing it was not funny. I had to cut a ton to fit 33's. Bumper end caps, fender and if you don't have the right backspacing you will rub on the frame and or control arms if you have short arms. I have 35's on 5" of lift now and rub coming out of the driveway.
Out of all the color keeps you’ve built, do you like the red best. We are currently looking at a red one.
Have you ever ran DPG offroad/ome components? I've got a '97 XJ that I'm looking to raise the altitude from 2.5 ish inches on an ancient Rancho lift that is completely sacked out to about 3.5 inches. I am already running 31x10.5r15's and plan to run some notch customs flares and maybe 33's once we wear out the 31's.
I’ve bought a r.e. 3.5 inch lift which apparently is more like a 4 inch lift from forums. Do you think I’ll be able to fit 33x10.5 with stock flares? (99’ sport model)
I have a 2001 XJ I’m putting on a Rubicon 3 1/2” lift kit on it from Qudratec I also got Rubicon 3 1/2 - 4” shocks I have shocks already I’m waiting for the lift kit coming. It’s a PA jeep XJ in real nice shape. It came with a spacers, and bastard spring in rear. Sort of 3” lift on 31 x 10.50 x 15” rims not stock rims but nice aluminum rims. After my lift kit coming I will run the same tires until they need replacement, I don’t want to cut fenders. So I may just try 33x10.50x15 I’m hoping to have a great road - off road jeep. What’s your opinion on the 33” with the 3 1/2 “ lift do you think it will be to big of tire? Thank you for reply.
I'mlooking to put on 3.5 inch lift wih 33s, after cutting the fender flares what kind of aftermarket flares should I invest in?
I love both bushwhacker and notch flares, if you don’t have a welder I would say go with bushwhackers
What truss kit you going to be running? I'm going to do a jk rubi swap in the near future.
Vpina95 Barnes 4wd truss kit
35s with 3.5 with buschwackers? Im no 32s and seems like if i went any more tire my turning radius would be way less from rubbing< any tips for me? :)
I have full leafs and coils, so maybe i could add 1 inch spacers to give me a boost
What are your thoughts of Rubicon express 7.5 lift but tnt ylink long arm kit?
What gear ratio are you running?
Thanks
Hi, I have a 99 cherokee. I wanted to get rubicon superflex with 4.5in lift with 33/12.5r15 tires. I have a stock dana 30, 8.25 axles do you recommend anything for the axles?
What is the best wheels and tires I can run on a 4.5in lift and 1in spacers
Stock fenders
Thanks man
Where did you get those flares?
i have 31x10.5 on stock height rubs when cranking hard wouldn't wanna have to flex much! have a set of 20x12 moto metals with 33x12.5 on them setting around practically brand new. wonder with the fender mods and 3 inch if i could run them.... or sell them at a loss.. chrome but i could have powder coated.
J G it’s possible if you put bushwhacker fenders on, or cut a good amount off. I don’t usually recommend cutting unless it’s done professionally cause once it’s cut it’s permanent. But you can definitely make those wheels work!
So I’m going to a 5.5” lift that I’m putting together my self using core 4X4 control arms and track bar, RE 4.5” springs with a 1” spacer, Rusty’s 4.5 rear leafs with 1” JKS shackles, and king shocks, I really like your flares but I want to add a snorkel to my XJ as I will be in a lot of high dust areas and will do some water crossings, is there enough clearance with those flares or would trimming the top be an option to clear the snorkel body?
That’s going to be sweet!! And I’m not sure how much room do you need I could go measure it for you.
where are those rims from?
nice video, would 33s be alright with stock axles on a 4.5" lift? auto trans.
Driving style dependent. I have a buddy running 37s on a stock axle (with gears) but he takes it easy on the trails and is not rock bouncing. I have known others to break stock axles on 31s.
Any tips on rim backspacing?
I would try to stay around 4.5in bs that’s a good median
Tell the stories!!! And how big of a tire should I run when I do my 04 tacoma with 1 Tons and 8 inch lift?
I’m going to 😬 and def 42s go all the way 🤘🏼
Jc Jeeps What brand of tires?? Not many have 42s
Yea just like pit bulls or mtrs but honestly when I get me 37in Patagonia’s maybe if you like them go with their 40
are u using 15x8 wheels? What backspace do you have? I have a 4.5in lift and i'm going to 35s from 32s, and I have 4in backspacing on my 15x8. I'm hoping they dont rub on my longarms.
Jared Jesensky that should be enough backspacing, Mine were 3.75 and yes they were 15x8.
Jc Jeeps thanks!
This is exactly what I wanted to know from this video. Plans for my XJ include a 4.5" long arm lift, on 35's with 15x8 wheels 3.75" backspacing with the flat style bushwacker flares. Good to know the idea will clear!
The Red Beast I’m now at about 4.5-5in with a long arm and 4in backspacing and my 35s rub the arms at full lock. And the unibody seam in the wheel well. I cut/pounded half of it back and it wasn’t enough. I’m going to 5+in lift to help with better bumpstopping. These XJs just don’t handle that size tire that well.
Are you selling those used bushwackers?
I already sold them, they were great though if your looking for added clearance they are a good option
Jc Jeeps yeah but they are so expensive!
alex a true but for the added clearance you get with out having to lift more is worth it
Also amazon usually has them on sale for $380 for front and back
Jc Jeeps i just got a 4.5 inch lift with 33s with stock flares, i havent gone off-roading yet, do you think the flares will come off if i flex to hard?
what ab axle? 35s okay with the axle?
I had no issues with my stock axles and 35s
Tell your stories
No way you’re trail riding on 35’s with a 6” lift without cuttting fenders. 6” with 33’s and cut fenders is about right. Anything bigger will hit while flexing in trails. Unless you mall crawl 35’s all day long 😂
Could I run 32s in a 3.5 lift
Yea I ran that set up for a while!
@@jcjeeps ok picking up a 98 Cherokee tomorrow