Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
08-25-2004, 06:01 AM
#1
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Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
G'day,
I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go bigger
than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5" from
standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum. The
standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to the
ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up can
you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm not
really sure how it all works...
Clax.
I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go bigger
than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5" from
standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum. The
standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to the
ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up can
you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm not
really sure how it all works...
Clax.
08-25-2004, 02:37 PM
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Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
It may not need a lift: http://www.----------.com/tireSizeFit.pdf
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Clax wrote:
>
> G'day,
>
> I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
> appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
> what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go bigger
> than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5" from
> standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum. The
> standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
> what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to the
> ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up can
> you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
> picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
> amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
>
> P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm not
> really sure how it all works...
>
> Clax.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Clax wrote:
>
> G'day,
>
> I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
> appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
> what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go bigger
> than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5" from
> standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum. The
> standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
> what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to the
> ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up can
> you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
> picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
> amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
>
> P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm not
> really sure how it all works...
>
> Clax.
08-25-2004, 02:37 PM
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Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
It may not need a lift: http://www.----------.com/tireSizeFit.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Clax wrote:
>
> G'day,
>
> I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
> appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
> what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go bigger
> than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5" from
> standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum. The
> standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
> what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to the
> ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up can
> you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
> picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
> amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
>
> P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm not
> really sure how it all works...
>
> Clax.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Clax wrote:
>
> G'day,
>
> I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
> appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
> what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go bigger
> than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5" from
> standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum. The
> standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
> what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to the
> ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up can
> you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
> picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
> amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
>
> P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm not
> really sure how it all works...
>
> Clax.
08-25-2004, 02:37 PM
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Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
It may not need a lift: http://www.----------.com/tireSizeFit.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Clax wrote:
>
> G'day,
>
> I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
> appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
> what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go bigger
> than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5" from
> standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum. The
> standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
> what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to the
> ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up can
> you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
> picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
> amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
>
> P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm not
> really sure how it all works...
>
> Clax.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Clax wrote:
>
> G'day,
>
> I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
> appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
> what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go bigger
> than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5" from
> standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum. The
> standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
> what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to the
> ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up can
> you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
> picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
> amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
>
> P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm not
> really sure how it all works...
>
> Clax.
08-26-2004, 05:08 AM
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Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
Hey Clax,
I'm not sure if the limiteds were lower than a sport but there was an "up
country" factory lift available on most models. I think the biggest
difference between the limited and sport in terms of suspension was front
sway bar diameter (28mm vs. 26mm IIRC) and I know there rear sway bar was
standard on the limited... not sure about the sport.
If you want wider tires for mud, you're going to want at least 10.5"s and
you will need to lift more than 1.5" to accommodate them.
Here is my '92 Limited on 31x10.5 MTRs with 4.5" lift
http://members.rogers.com/cherokee-ltd/DSC02052.JPG
-Brian
"Clax" <hente@bigpond.com> wrote in message
news:esZWc.6915$D7.2182@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
: G'day,
:
: I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
: appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
: what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go
bigger
: than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5"
from
: standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum.
The
: standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
: what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to
the
: ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up
can
: you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
: picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
: amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
:
: P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm not
: really sure how it all works...
:
: Clax.
:
:
I'm not sure if the limiteds were lower than a sport but there was an "up
country" factory lift available on most models. I think the biggest
difference between the limited and sport in terms of suspension was front
sway bar diameter (28mm vs. 26mm IIRC) and I know there rear sway bar was
standard on the limited... not sure about the sport.
If you want wider tires for mud, you're going to want at least 10.5"s and
you will need to lift more than 1.5" to accommodate them.
Here is my '92 Limited on 31x10.5 MTRs with 4.5" lift
http://members.rogers.com/cherokee-ltd/DSC02052.JPG
-Brian
"Clax" <hente@bigpond.com> wrote in message
news:esZWc.6915$D7.2182@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
: G'day,
:
: I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
: appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
: what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go
bigger
: than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5"
from
: standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum.
The
: standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
: what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to
the
: ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up
can
: you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
: picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
: amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
:
: P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm not
: really sure how it all works...
:
: Clax.
:
:
08-26-2004, 05:08 AM
#6
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Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
Hey Clax,
I'm not sure if the limiteds were lower than a sport but there was an "up
country" factory lift available on most models. I think the biggest
difference between the limited and sport in terms of suspension was front
sway bar diameter (28mm vs. 26mm IIRC) and I know there rear sway bar was
standard on the limited... not sure about the sport.
If you want wider tires for mud, you're going to want at least 10.5"s and
you will need to lift more than 1.5" to accommodate them.
Here is my '92 Limited on 31x10.5 MTRs with 4.5" lift
http://members.rogers.com/cherokee-ltd/DSC02052.JPG
-Brian
"Clax" <hente@bigpond.com> wrote in message
news:esZWc.6915$D7.2182@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
: G'day,
:
: I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
: appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
: what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go
bigger
: than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5"
from
: standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum.
The
: standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
: what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to
the
: ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up
can
: you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
: picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
: amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
:
: P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm not
: really sure how it all works...
:
: Clax.
:
:
I'm not sure if the limiteds were lower than a sport but there was an "up
country" factory lift available on most models. I think the biggest
difference between the limited and sport in terms of suspension was front
sway bar diameter (28mm vs. 26mm IIRC) and I know there rear sway bar was
standard on the limited... not sure about the sport.
If you want wider tires for mud, you're going to want at least 10.5"s and
you will need to lift more than 1.5" to accommodate them.
Here is my '92 Limited on 31x10.5 MTRs with 4.5" lift
http://members.rogers.com/cherokee-ltd/DSC02052.JPG
-Brian
"Clax" <hente@bigpond.com> wrote in message
news:esZWc.6915$D7.2182@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
: G'day,
:
: I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
: appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
: what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go
bigger
: than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5"
from
: standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum.
The
: standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
: what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to
the
: ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up
can
: you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
: picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
: amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
:
: P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm not
: really sure how it all works...
:
: Clax.
:
:
08-26-2004, 05:08 AM
#7
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Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
Hey Clax,
I'm not sure if the limiteds were lower than a sport but there was an "up
country" factory lift available on most models. I think the biggest
difference between the limited and sport in terms of suspension was front
sway bar diameter (28mm vs. 26mm IIRC) and I know there rear sway bar was
standard on the limited... not sure about the sport.
If you want wider tires for mud, you're going to want at least 10.5"s and
you will need to lift more than 1.5" to accommodate them.
Here is my '92 Limited on 31x10.5 MTRs with 4.5" lift
http://members.rogers.com/cherokee-ltd/DSC02052.JPG
-Brian
"Clax" <hente@bigpond.com> wrote in message
news:esZWc.6915$D7.2182@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
: G'day,
:
: I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
: appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
: what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go
bigger
: than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5"
from
: standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum.
The
: standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
: what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to
the
: ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up
can
: you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
: picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
: amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
:
: P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm not
: really sure how it all works...
:
: Clax.
:
:
I'm not sure if the limiteds were lower than a sport but there was an "up
country" factory lift available on most models. I think the biggest
difference between the limited and sport in terms of suspension was front
sway bar diameter (28mm vs. 26mm IIRC) and I know there rear sway bar was
standard on the limited... not sure about the sport.
If you want wider tires for mud, you're going to want at least 10.5"s and
you will need to lift more than 1.5" to accommodate them.
Here is my '92 Limited on 31x10.5 MTRs with 4.5" lift
http://members.rogers.com/cherokee-ltd/DSC02052.JPG
-Brian
"Clax" <hente@bigpond.com> wrote in message
news:esZWc.6915$D7.2182@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
: G'day,
:
: I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
: appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
: what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go
bigger
: than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5"
from
: standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum.
The
: standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
: what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to
the
: ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up
can
: you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
: picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
: amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
:
: P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm not
: really sure how it all works...
:
: Clax.
:
:
08-26-2004, 06:10 AM
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Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
The Aussie Cherokees got the "up country" suspension on all Sport models and
the standard suspension on the Limited's, as far as I can work out (since
'94 anyway). I think you're right about the rear sway bar. We didn't get
Cherokees for a while (from the mid-80s til late '94), but we've got the
whole range now (excluding some of the US special-value-pack/models). The
US
Liberty is sold here as the new Cherokee, plus we get the Grand and the
Wrangler. I'm trying to find a mid-95 or later Limited (I want ABS) as I
like the idea of a highly capable off-road machine that weighs less than 2.5
tonnes (unlike the 'Cruiser, Patrol, etc).
A mate had 235/75 mudders on his 96 Sport, but they just look wrong (too
narrow). Did you have to do any fender work to fit the bigger rubber and
how similar are the 92 and 95 models?
BTW - I can't get the link to work so I can't see the pic.
Cheers, Clax.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:9MhXc.2492$Zgm.1096@news04.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com...
> Hey Clax,
> I'm not sure if the limiteds were lower than a sport but there was an "up
> country" factory lift available on most models. I think the biggest
> difference between the limited and sport in terms of suspension was front
> sway bar diameter (28mm vs. 26mm IIRC) and I know there rear sway bar was
> standard on the limited... not sure about the sport.
>
> If you want wider tires for mud, you're going to want at least 10.5"s and
> you will need to lift more than 1.5" to accommodate them.
>
> Here is my '92 Limited on 31x10.5 MTRs with 4.5" lift
> http://members.rogers.com/cherokee-ltd/DSC02052.JPG
>
> -Brian
>
> "Clax" <hente@bigpond.com> wrote in message
> news:esZWc.6915$D7.2182@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> : G'day,
> :
> : I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
> : appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
> : what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go
> bigger
> : than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5"
> from
> : standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum.
> The
> : standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
> : what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to
> the
> : ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up
> can
> : you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
> : picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
> : amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
> :
> : P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm
not
> : really sure how it all works...
> :
> : Clax.
> :
> :
>
>
the standard suspension on the Limited's, as far as I can work out (since
'94 anyway). I think you're right about the rear sway bar. We didn't get
Cherokees for a while (from the mid-80s til late '94), but we've got the
whole range now (excluding some of the US special-value-pack/models). The
US
Liberty is sold here as the new Cherokee, plus we get the Grand and the
Wrangler. I'm trying to find a mid-95 or later Limited (I want ABS) as I
like the idea of a highly capable off-road machine that weighs less than 2.5
tonnes (unlike the 'Cruiser, Patrol, etc).
A mate had 235/75 mudders on his 96 Sport, but they just look wrong (too
narrow). Did you have to do any fender work to fit the bigger rubber and
how similar are the 92 and 95 models?
BTW - I can't get the link to work so I can't see the pic.
Cheers, Clax.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:9MhXc.2492$Zgm.1096@news04.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com...
> Hey Clax,
> I'm not sure if the limiteds were lower than a sport but there was an "up
> country" factory lift available on most models. I think the biggest
> difference between the limited and sport in terms of suspension was front
> sway bar diameter (28mm vs. 26mm IIRC) and I know there rear sway bar was
> standard on the limited... not sure about the sport.
>
> If you want wider tires for mud, you're going to want at least 10.5"s and
> you will need to lift more than 1.5" to accommodate them.
>
> Here is my '92 Limited on 31x10.5 MTRs with 4.5" lift
> http://members.rogers.com/cherokee-ltd/DSC02052.JPG
>
> -Brian
>
> "Clax" <hente@bigpond.com> wrote in message
> news:esZWc.6915$D7.2182@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> : G'day,
> :
> : I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
> : appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
> : what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go
> bigger
> : than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5"
> from
> : standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum.
> The
> : standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
> : what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to
> the
> : ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up
> can
> : you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
> : picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
> : amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
> :
> : P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm
not
> : really sure how it all works...
> :
> : Clax.
> :
> :
>
>
08-26-2004, 06:10 AM
#9
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Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
The Aussie Cherokees got the "up country" suspension on all Sport models and
the standard suspension on the Limited's, as far as I can work out (since
'94 anyway). I think you're right about the rear sway bar. We didn't get
Cherokees for a while (from the mid-80s til late '94), but we've got the
whole range now (excluding some of the US special-value-pack/models). The
US
Liberty is sold here as the new Cherokee, plus we get the Grand and the
Wrangler. I'm trying to find a mid-95 or later Limited (I want ABS) as I
like the idea of a highly capable off-road machine that weighs less than 2.5
tonnes (unlike the 'Cruiser, Patrol, etc).
A mate had 235/75 mudders on his 96 Sport, but they just look wrong (too
narrow). Did you have to do any fender work to fit the bigger rubber and
how similar are the 92 and 95 models?
BTW - I can't get the link to work so I can't see the pic.
Cheers, Clax.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:9MhXc.2492$Zgm.1096@news04.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com...
> Hey Clax,
> I'm not sure if the limiteds were lower than a sport but there was an "up
> country" factory lift available on most models. I think the biggest
> difference between the limited and sport in terms of suspension was front
> sway bar diameter (28mm vs. 26mm IIRC) and I know there rear sway bar was
> standard on the limited... not sure about the sport.
>
> If you want wider tires for mud, you're going to want at least 10.5"s and
> you will need to lift more than 1.5" to accommodate them.
>
> Here is my '92 Limited on 31x10.5 MTRs with 4.5" lift
> http://members.rogers.com/cherokee-ltd/DSC02052.JPG
>
> -Brian
>
> "Clax" <hente@bigpond.com> wrote in message
> news:esZWc.6915$D7.2182@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> : G'day,
> :
> : I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
> : appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
> : what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go
> bigger
> : than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5"
> from
> : standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum.
> The
> : standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
> : what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to
> the
> : ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up
> can
> : you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
> : picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
> : amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
> :
> : P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm
not
> : really sure how it all works...
> :
> : Clax.
> :
> :
>
>
the standard suspension on the Limited's, as far as I can work out (since
'94 anyway). I think you're right about the rear sway bar. We didn't get
Cherokees for a while (from the mid-80s til late '94), but we've got the
whole range now (excluding some of the US special-value-pack/models). The
US
Liberty is sold here as the new Cherokee, plus we get the Grand and the
Wrangler. I'm trying to find a mid-95 or later Limited (I want ABS) as I
like the idea of a highly capable off-road machine that weighs less than 2.5
tonnes (unlike the 'Cruiser, Patrol, etc).
A mate had 235/75 mudders on his 96 Sport, but they just look wrong (too
narrow). Did you have to do any fender work to fit the bigger rubber and
how similar are the 92 and 95 models?
BTW - I can't get the link to work so I can't see the pic.
Cheers, Clax.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:9MhXc.2492$Zgm.1096@news04.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com...
> Hey Clax,
> I'm not sure if the limiteds were lower than a sport but there was an "up
> country" factory lift available on most models. I think the biggest
> difference between the limited and sport in terms of suspension was front
> sway bar diameter (28mm vs. 26mm IIRC) and I know there rear sway bar was
> standard on the limited... not sure about the sport.
>
> If you want wider tires for mud, you're going to want at least 10.5"s and
> you will need to lift more than 1.5" to accommodate them.
>
> Here is my '92 Limited on 31x10.5 MTRs with 4.5" lift
> http://members.rogers.com/cherokee-ltd/DSC02052.JPG
>
> -Brian
>
> "Clax" <hente@bigpond.com> wrote in message
> news:esZWc.6915$D7.2182@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> : G'day,
> :
> : I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
> : appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
> : what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go
> bigger
> : than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5"
> from
> : standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum.
> The
> : standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
> : what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to
> the
> : ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up
> can
> : you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
> : picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
> : amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
> :
> : P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm
not
> : really sure how it all works...
> :
> : Clax.
> :
> :
>
>
08-26-2004, 06:10 AM
#10
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
The Aussie Cherokees got the "up country" suspension on all Sport models and
the standard suspension on the Limited's, as far as I can work out (since
'94 anyway). I think you're right about the rear sway bar. We didn't get
Cherokees for a while (from the mid-80s til late '94), but we've got the
whole range now (excluding some of the US special-value-pack/models). The
US
Liberty is sold here as the new Cherokee, plus we get the Grand and the
Wrangler. I'm trying to find a mid-95 or later Limited (I want ABS) as I
like the idea of a highly capable off-road machine that weighs less than 2.5
tonnes (unlike the 'Cruiser, Patrol, etc).
A mate had 235/75 mudders on his 96 Sport, but they just look wrong (too
narrow). Did you have to do any fender work to fit the bigger rubber and
how similar are the 92 and 95 models?
BTW - I can't get the link to work so I can't see the pic.
Cheers, Clax.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:9MhXc.2492$Zgm.1096@news04.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com...
> Hey Clax,
> I'm not sure if the limiteds were lower than a sport but there was an "up
> country" factory lift available on most models. I think the biggest
> difference between the limited and sport in terms of suspension was front
> sway bar diameter (28mm vs. 26mm IIRC) and I know there rear sway bar was
> standard on the limited... not sure about the sport.
>
> If you want wider tires for mud, you're going to want at least 10.5"s and
> you will need to lift more than 1.5" to accommodate them.
>
> Here is my '92 Limited on 31x10.5 MTRs with 4.5" lift
> http://members.rogers.com/cherokee-ltd/DSC02052.JPG
>
> -Brian
>
> "Clax" <hente@bigpond.com> wrote in message
> news:esZWc.6915$D7.2182@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> : G'day,
> :
> : I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
> : appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
> : what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go
> bigger
> : than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5"
> from
> : standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum.
> The
> : standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
> : what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to
> the
> : ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up
> can
> : you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
> : picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
> : amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
> :
> : P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm
not
> : really sure how it all works...
> :
> : Clax.
> :
> :
>
>
the standard suspension on the Limited's, as far as I can work out (since
'94 anyway). I think you're right about the rear sway bar. We didn't get
Cherokees for a while (from the mid-80s til late '94), but we've got the
whole range now (excluding some of the US special-value-pack/models). The
US
Liberty is sold here as the new Cherokee, plus we get the Grand and the
Wrangler. I'm trying to find a mid-95 or later Limited (I want ABS) as I
like the idea of a highly capable off-road machine that weighs less than 2.5
tonnes (unlike the 'Cruiser, Patrol, etc).
A mate had 235/75 mudders on his 96 Sport, but they just look wrong (too
narrow). Did you have to do any fender work to fit the bigger rubber and
how similar are the 92 and 95 models?
BTW - I can't get the link to work so I can't see the pic.
Cheers, Clax.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:9MhXc.2492$Zgm.1096@news04.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com...
> Hey Clax,
> I'm not sure if the limiteds were lower than a sport but there was an "up
> country" factory lift available on most models. I think the biggest
> difference between the limited and sport in terms of suspension was front
> sway bar diameter (28mm vs. 26mm IIRC) and I know there rear sway bar was
> standard on the limited... not sure about the sport.
>
> If you want wider tires for mud, you're going to want at least 10.5"s and
> you will need to lift more than 1.5" to accommodate them.
>
> Here is my '92 Limited on 31x10.5 MTRs with 4.5" lift
> http://members.rogers.com/cherokee-ltd/DSC02052.JPG
>
> -Brian
>
> "Clax" <hente@bigpond.com> wrote in message
> news:esZWc.6915$D7.2182@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> : G'day,
> :
> : I'm looking to purchase a 95 XJ Cherokee Limited and would be most
> : appreciative of any feedback on how much rubber I can stuff under it and
> : what needs to be done to fit it (fender cutting, etc). I wouldn't go
> bigger
> : than 31x10.5's (maybe 265/70's) and I will be lifting it by about 1.5"
> from
> : standard (I assume from Sports height as opposed to Ltd) as a minimum.
> The
> : standard 225/70/15's are too limiting, and 235/75/15s are too narrow for
> : what I want (playing in mud!). I know the Limited's sit a bit closer to
> the
> : ground than the Sports (I assume this is just the springs?). How far up
> can
> : you go without having to alter drivelines, steering, etc? I've seen a
> : picture of an XJ with OME suspension and 31s, but it didn't state what
> : amount of lift. Can anyone help me out?
> :
> : P.S. Be gentle - this is my first posting on a newsgroup ever, so I'm
not
> : really sure how it all works...
> :
> : Clax.
> :
> :
>
>