Carl,

A three inch lift on an XJ is perfect for 31" tires. No need to trim
fenders. You could fit these tires with less lift by adjusting bump
stops and trimming fenders & flares if so inclined.

Avoid kits that use blocks and spacers. Budget for a 3" kit that
replaces your old, tired rear leaf packs as opposed to the 'add-a-leaf'
type. A good kit will include new lower control arms to maintain
positive caster in front. I bought Rubicon Express and can recommend it.

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org


Carl Saiyed wrote:
> Yes, my first Jeep. Not my first 4x4 rig. I was told that 31's would clear
> with a 3" lift on an XJ. Is it a super tight fit? I'm not sure I understand
> the problem with a 3" lift and 31's?
>
> thanks,
>
> Carl
>
>
>
> "attnews" <john .n. allen@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> news:WPEbd.550226$OB3.386508@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
>>is this your first Jeep? Real sure you want a 4-inch lift and 3l" tires?
>>Hmmm!! And why?

 

Carl,

A three inch lift on an XJ is perfect for 31" tires. No need to trim
fenders. You could fit these tires with less lift by adjusting bump
stops and trimming fenders & flares if so inclined.

Avoid kits that use blocks and spacers. Budget for a 3" kit that
replaces your old, tired rear leaf packs as opposed to the 'add-a-leaf'
type. A good kit will include new lower control arms to maintain
positive caster in front. I bought Rubicon Express and can recommend it.

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org


Carl Saiyed wrote:
> Yes, my first Jeep. Not my first 4x4 rig. I was told that 31's would clear
> with a 3" lift on an XJ. Is it a super tight fit? I'm not sure I understand
> the problem with a 3" lift and 31's?
>
> thanks,
>
> Carl
>
>
>
> "attnews" <john .n. allen@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> news:WPEbd.550226$OB3.386508@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
>>is this your first Jeep? Real sure you want a 4-inch lift and 3l" tires?
>>Hmmm!! And why?

 

Carl,

A three inch lift on an XJ is perfect for 31" tires. No need to trim
fenders. You could fit these tires with less lift by adjusting bump
stops and trimming fenders & flares if so inclined.

Avoid kits that use blocks and spacers. Budget for a 3" kit that
replaces your old, tired rear leaf packs as opposed to the 'add-a-leaf'
type. A good kit will include new lower control arms to maintain
positive caster in front. I bought Rubicon Express and can recommend it.

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org


Carl Saiyed wrote:
> Yes, my first Jeep. Not my first 4x4 rig. I was told that 31's would clear
> with a 3" lift on an XJ. Is it a super tight fit? I'm not sure I understand
> the problem with a 3" lift and 31's?
>
> thanks,
>
> Carl
>
>
>
> "attnews" <john .n. allen@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> news:WPEbd.550226$OB3.386508@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
>>is this your first Jeep? Real sure you want a 4-inch lift and 3l" tires?
>>Hmmm!! And why?

 

I have a 3.5 to 4" lift and 31's . they fit. they rub quite a bit at full
flex but on the street they are fine. some trimming, wheel backspacing and
bumpstops and they wont ever rub.
KH
"Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:416f37d9_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Yes, my first Jeep. Not my first 4x4 rig. I was told that 31's would clear
> with a 3" lift on an XJ. Is it a super tight fit? I'm not sure I
> understand
> the problem with a 3" lift and 31's?
>
> thanks,
>
> Carl
>
>
>
> "attnews" <john .n. allen@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> news:WPEbd.550226$OB3.386508@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>> is this your first Jeep? Real sure you want a 4-inch lift and 3l" tires?
>> Hmmm!! And why?
>> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:416e08da_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > I'll be changing the oil in the diffs, t-case, and 5spd trans in my 89
> 4
>> > liter Cherokee with 126k.
>> >
>> > What I would like to know is what wt/brand of oil for each. Rear axle
>> > is
> a
>> > 10 bolt (Which model is that?). I live in a mild climate (Seattle
>> > area),
>> but
>> > I do travel into freezing temps occasionaly, and I will be going
>> off-roading
>> > in this Jeep. It has stock tires as of now, but after a 3" lift, I will
> be
>> > getting 31" tires.
>> >
>> > Does synthetic gear lube really offer a measureable amount of
>> > protection
>> to
>> > gears, t-case and trans? I don't have a problem buying it if it does.
>> >
>> > Anything abnormal about changing the fluids on an XJ? (I have done all
> the
>> > drains and refills before, just not on an XJ).
>> >
>> > Are there any additives I need to mix with the oil?
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Carl
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

 

I have a 3.5 to 4" lift and 31's . they fit. they rub quite a bit at full
flex but on the street they are fine. some trimming, wheel backspacing and
bumpstops and they wont ever rub.
KH
"Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:416f37d9_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Yes, my first Jeep. Not my first 4x4 rig. I was told that 31's would clear
> with a 3" lift on an XJ. Is it a super tight fit? I'm not sure I
> understand
> the problem with a 3" lift and 31's?
>
> thanks,
>
> Carl
>
>
>
> "attnews" <john .n. allen@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> news:WPEbd.550226$OB3.386508@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>> is this your first Jeep? Real sure you want a 4-inch lift and 3l" tires?
>> Hmmm!! And why?
>> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:416e08da_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > I'll be changing the oil in the diffs, t-case, and 5spd trans in my 89
> 4
>> > liter Cherokee with 126k.
>> >
>> > What I would like to know is what wt/brand of oil for each. Rear axle
>> > is
> a
>> > 10 bolt (Which model is that?). I live in a mild climate (Seattle
>> > area),
>> but
>> > I do travel into freezing temps occasionaly, and I will be going
>> off-roading
>> > in this Jeep. It has stock tires as of now, but after a 3" lift, I will
> be
>> > getting 31" tires.
>> >
>> > Does synthetic gear lube really offer a measureable amount of
>> > protection
>> to
>> > gears, t-case and trans? I don't have a problem buying it if it does.
>> >
>> > Anything abnormal about changing the fluids on an XJ? (I have done all
> the
>> > drains and refills before, just not on an XJ).
>> >
>> > Are there any additives I need to mix with the oil?
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Carl
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

 

I have a 3.5 to 4" lift and 31's . they fit. they rub quite a bit at full
flex but on the street they are fine. some trimming, wheel backspacing and
bumpstops and they wont ever rub.
KH
"Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:416f37d9_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Yes, my first Jeep. Not my first 4x4 rig. I was told that 31's would clear
> with a 3" lift on an XJ. Is it a super tight fit? I'm not sure I
> understand
> the problem with a 3" lift and 31's?
>
> thanks,
>
> Carl
>
>
>
> "attnews" <john .n. allen@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> news:WPEbd.550226$OB3.386508@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>> is this your first Jeep? Real sure you want a 4-inch lift and 3l" tires?
>> Hmmm!! And why?
>> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:416e08da_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > I'll be changing the oil in the diffs, t-case, and 5spd trans in my 89
> 4
>> > liter Cherokee with 126k.
>> >
>> > What I would like to know is what wt/brand of oil for each. Rear axle
>> > is
> a
>> > 10 bolt (Which model is that?). I live in a mild climate (Seattle
>> > area),
>> but
>> > I do travel into freezing temps occasionaly, and I will be going
>> off-roading
>> > in this Jeep. It has stock tires as of now, but after a 3" lift, I will
> be
>> > getting 31" tires.
>> >
>> > Does synthetic gear lube really offer a measureable amount of
>> > protection
>> to
>> > gears, t-case and trans? I don't have a problem buying it if it does.
>> >
>> > Anything abnormal about changing the fluids on an XJ? (I have done all
> the
>> > drains and refills before, just not on an XJ).
>> >
>> > Are there any additives I need to mix with the oil?
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Carl
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>