Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
#11
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Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
Is it me, or does the Cherokee have a smaller wheel well than the
Wrangler/TJ?!
Just keep noticing on my '02TJ that I have a 'lotta wheel well showing (more
in the back) and that I can't wait to get bigger meat in there to fill it
up!
"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.
> :
> :
>
>
Wrangler/TJ?!
Just keep noticing on my '02TJ that I have a 'lotta wheel well showing (more
in the back) and that I can't wait to get bigger meat in there to fill it
up!
"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.
> :
> :
>
>
#12
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Posts: n/a
Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
Is it me, or does the Cherokee have a smaller wheel well than the
Wrangler/TJ?!
Just keep noticing on my '02TJ that I have a 'lotta wheel well showing (more
in the back) and that I can't wait to get bigger meat in there to fill it
up!
"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.
> :
> :
>
>
Wrangler/TJ?!
Just keep noticing on my '02TJ that I have a 'lotta wheel well showing (more
in the back) and that I can't wait to get bigger meat in there to fill it
up!
"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.
> :
> :
>
>
#13
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Posts: n/a
Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
Is it me, or does the Cherokee have a smaller wheel well than the
Wrangler/TJ?!
Just keep noticing on my '02TJ that I have a 'lotta wheel well showing (more
in the back) and that I can't wait to get bigger meat in there to fill it
up!
"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.
> :
> :
>
>
Wrangler/TJ?!
Just keep noticing on my '02TJ that I have a 'lotta wheel well showing (more
in the back) and that I can't wait to get bigger meat in there to fill it
up!
"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.
> :
> :
>
>
#14
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Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
Thanks Brian,
Just managed to get through to the pic. Nice Rig! Hubba, hubba!
Like your choice of rubber - the MTRs have to be the pic of the
non-competition mudders.
A couple of questions:-
1. How similar are the wheel wells/sheetmetal of the 92 and the 94/95 model?
2. What mods did you need to do to get the little buggers to fit?
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.
> :
> :
>
>
Just managed to get through to the pic. Nice Rig! Hubba, hubba!
Like your choice of rubber - the MTRs have to be the pic of the
non-competition mudders.
A couple of questions:-
1. How similar are the wheel wells/sheetmetal of the 92 and the 94/95 model?
2. What mods did you need to do to get the little buggers to fit?
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.
> :
> :
>
>
#15
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Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
Thanks Brian,
Just managed to get through to the pic. Nice Rig! Hubba, hubba!
Like your choice of rubber - the MTRs have to be the pic of the
non-competition mudders.
A couple of questions:-
1. How similar are the wheel wells/sheetmetal of the 92 and the 94/95 model?
2. What mods did you need to do to get the little buggers to fit?
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.
> :
> :
>
>
Just managed to get through to the pic. Nice Rig! Hubba, hubba!
Like your choice of rubber - the MTRs have to be the pic of the
non-competition mudders.
A couple of questions:-
1. How similar are the wheel wells/sheetmetal of the 92 and the 94/95 model?
2. What mods did you need to do to get the little buggers to fit?
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.
> :
> :
>
>
#16
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
Thanks Brian,
Just managed to get through to the pic. Nice Rig! Hubba, hubba!
Like your choice of rubber - the MTRs have to be the pic of the
non-competition mudders.
A couple of questions:-
1. How similar are the wheel wells/sheetmetal of the 92 and the 94/95 model?
2. What mods did you need to do to get the little buggers to fit?
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.
> :
> :
>
>
Just managed to get through to the pic. Nice Rig! Hubba, hubba!
Like your choice of rubber - the MTRs have to be the pic of the
non-competition mudders.
A couple of questions:-
1. How similar are the wheel wells/sheetmetal of the 92 and the 94/95 model?
2. What mods did you need to do to get the little buggers to fit?
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.
> :
> :
>
>
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"Clax" <hente@bigpond.com> wrote in message
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: Thanks Brian,
:
: Just managed to get through to the pic. Nice Rig! Hubba, hubba!
: Like your choice of rubber - the MTRs have to be the pic of the
: non-competition mudders.
Thanks for the kind words - the MTR's have a great agressive look and do
everything well... not to mention, I got them cheaper than what I would pay
for BFG MT's
:
: A couple of questions:-
: 1. How similar are the wheel wells/sheetmetal of the 92 and the 94/95
model?
The sheet metal, flares and wheel wells are the same. There is a slight
difference from a 2 door to a 4 door among those years but I think the
difference only applies when you have to cut the fenders for after market
flares.
: 2. What mods did you need to do to get the little buggers to fit?
Rusty's 4.5" leaf packs & coils, no trimming, stock Grizzly wheels from a
TJ... not much else (yet).
-Brian
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Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
"Clax" <hente@bigpond.com> wrote in message
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: Thanks Brian,
:
: Just managed to get through to the pic. Nice Rig! Hubba, hubba!
: Like your choice of rubber - the MTRs have to be the pic of the
: non-competition mudders.
Thanks for the kind words - the MTR's have a great agressive look and do
everything well... not to mention, I got them cheaper than what I would pay
for BFG MT's
:
: A couple of questions:-
: 1. How similar are the wheel wells/sheetmetal of the 92 and the 94/95
model?
The sheet metal, flares and wheel wells are the same. There is a slight
difference from a 2 door to a 4 door among those years but I think the
difference only applies when you have to cut the fenders for after market
flares.
: 2. What mods did you need to do to get the little buggers to fit?
Rusty's 4.5" leaf packs & coils, no trimming, stock Grizzly wheels from a
TJ... not much else (yet).
-Brian
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Re: Bigger Tyres on 95 XJ
"Clax" <hente@bigpond.com> wrote in message
news:88iYc.12168$D7.2221@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
: Thanks Brian,
:
: Just managed to get through to the pic. Nice Rig! Hubba, hubba!
: Like your choice of rubber - the MTRs have to be the pic of the
: non-competition mudders.
Thanks for the kind words - the MTR's have a great agressive look and do
everything well... not to mention, I got them cheaper than what I would pay
for BFG MT's
:
: A couple of questions:-
: 1. How similar are the wheel wells/sheetmetal of the 92 and the 94/95
model?
The sheet metal, flares and wheel wells are the same. There is a slight
difference from a 2 door to a 4 door among those years but I think the
difference only applies when you have to cut the fenders for after market
flares.
: 2. What mods did you need to do to get the little buggers to fit?
Rusty's 4.5" leaf packs & coils, no trimming, stock Grizzly wheels from a
TJ... not much else (yet).
-Brian
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