Question about lift?

[muddeprived]

Originally Posted by tahiatt

I have a Question I am going to buy new wheels and tires this weekend and I was wondering what would give me a nice aggressive stance with back spacing? I have 1.5 wheel spacers but ill probably get rid of them. I am going to run 31's on my 3 1/2 inch lift which there should not be problem with rubbing.... I just need some input on backspacing thanks for the help

Most of us run 3.75", 4", and sometimes 4.25" backspacing. 4" has the rear lined up good with the fender flare and front sticking out about 1/2"-1".

3.75" has the tire sticking out past the fenders.

You can run 31's on stock wheels but you will rub on the control arms.

[tahiatt]

the 3 1/2 inch lift could i get away with running anythign bigger than a 31inch tire maybe something around a 32 or 33 inch and not have any problems or will there be rubbing or anything or do I have to mess with axels since they are stock? And how do you guys feel about getting retreaded tires like from treadwright.com?

[muddeprived]

Originally Posted by tahiatt

the 3 1/2 inch lift could i get away with running anythign bigger than a 31inch tire maybe something around a 32 or 33 inch and not have any problems or will there be rubbing or anything or do I have to mess with axels since they are stock? And how do you guys feel about getting retreaded tires like from treadwright.com?

You can run 32's with 3.5" lift but flexing will have the tires rubbing on the fenders. You'll have to modify your bumpstops so they stop the uptravel before the tire hits the fender. Axles don't need messed with unless you are running a dana 35 rear axle then it's advisable to upgrade to a Chrysler 8.25 (stock xj axle) or stronger axle.

Treadwright is a good place to get tires. I've heard alot of great feedback on them and their tires. Rarely do I hear of any issues. Check with your state laws and make sure they allow retread tires on front steering axles.

[tahiatt]

I think ill go with 31s then i have heard i should be fine with the dana 35 in the rear as long as i dont go bigger then 31s is that correct

[muddeprived]

Originally Posted by tahiatt

I think ill go with 31s then i have heard i should be fine with the dana 35 in the rear as long as i dont go bigger then 31s is that correct

You should be ok but go easy on the skinny pedal. People break axle shafts with 31's and a heavy foot.

[tahiatt]

Ill have time this summer when I am home from college to search around and try to swap out axles, out of the 8.25 and the dana 44 what is easier to install and does one like have disc instead of drum brakes cause I hate working on drum breaks

[4.3L XJ]

Either axle is a bolt in if it is out of an XJ

[tahiatt]

so I have been searching this whole entire website because I saw a post about a guy who lifted his jeep and is steering will went upside down due to his new track bar and lift. I have been driving like that for about 8 months and need to fix it since im one spring break has anyone seen the post to fix this

[muddeprived]

Originally Posted by tahiatt

so I have been searching this whole entire website because I saw a post about a guy who lifted his jeep and is steering will went upside down due to his new track bar and lift. I have been driving like that for about 8 months and need to fix it since im one spring break has anyone seen the post to fix this

The drag link needs adjusted so your steering wheel is centered again. You also need an alignment unless you already had it done.


TJ Toe-in Alignment - 1


Basic Jeep Front End Alignment


Alignment


Those three websites show how to adjust the steering and alignment.

[4.3L XJ]

I agree. Sounds like an alignment is in order.

[tahiatt]

well I checked the toe in alignment and it was only a half a cm off so I think that will be fine and the steering wheel is no in the correct driving position thanks for the info

[4.3L XJ]

The steering wheel position is easy to correct. However that much correction might be tough. If you could post p-ics of the drag link that would help a lot.

[tahiatt]

so your saying a half a centimeter off of toe in alignment needs to be corrected or is that close enough

[4.3L XJ]

No, you should correct it. It doesn't sound like much, but it will cause tire wear. If you have it aligned, then the technician will correct your steering wheel position if you remind him to do so for free.

[tahiatt]

alright got ya thanks