Cherokee tire size

Cribbetr · 07-22-2010, 01:35 PM

I'm looking to put on a 2 inch lift and 31's on a 86 Cherorkee will I have proper tire clearance if I run this combo?

KargoMaster · 07-22-2010, 03:24 PM

I'll wait for some of the XJ crew to give you a definitive answer, but it does seem like some more information might be helpful... (and potentially increase the effectiveness of responses:confused:)

2" lift manufacturer? Someone might have specific knowledge of the specs of that kit... all end up slightly different...

31's on stock wheels? or aftermarket... what's the backspacing, etc...
manufacturer of the tires? (could lead to personal experience by others, or a general idea of actual diameter based on trends that we may see:confused:)

Hopefully that helps... post up a pic or two... that usually gets the interwebs buzzin'....

Coppertop · 07-22-2010, 03:56 PM

Running 31's with a 2inch lift will require fender trimming.

Nick

RuffedUpXJ · 07-22-2010, 08:46 PM

Also, depending on if you are keeping your stock wheels you will want to keep the width at the 9.5"s. You will possibly have to add some bump stops in the front and the rear, nothing major.

Now what 2" lift you planing on doing? I will assume its a spacer and shackle kit? The spacer is fine for the front but the shackle on stock springs will make them wear out faster. Something I would suggest and morethan likely it will be cheap is to get some S10 or Daktoa rear leaf springs and just use the main leaf and rebuild your stock packs. You can get the pair for usually around $50 and then extra hardware needed: new U-bolts, spring clips, and center bolts to hold the spings together. THat will run like $30 at Brighton Spring or another spring job.

BiggDaddy · 07-22-2010, 10:29 PM

Everything I've read said you need a 3" lift to clear 31x10.50. I've got a ProComp lift with AAL and 31-11.50. They rub at full turn on the front. And if I stuff them up in the back, it gets kind of tight. It's mostly for the road, so I've just learned to not turn 100%. It works good for me. Also, I've got some AR rims from a TJ. Not sure of the BS. Good Luck!

BiggDaddy

frankensteinxj · 07-23-2010, 03:42 AM

TRIM TRIM TRIM.
Screw it! lift it 12" and throw some 39s on there !!!!!!

But seriously you need at least 3" for 31s. depending on brand of lift and brand of tire for tha matter you may want to go ahead and buy a 3.5".
Be careful with what brands you buy for the lift.
I got rought country add-a-leaf and 3" coil spring and they bith sagged pretty quickly. I think it better tospend more money the first time then doing what i did and having to spend more cuz i have to change springs down the road.

RuffedUpXJ · 07-23-2010, 09:28 AM

You can adjust your steering stops to make sure you don't rub at full lock steering wise. The 31's will fit in there but you will have to sacrafice some room, either by trimming or bumpstopping to not let it hit. If you leave your sway bars on for the road you won't have any trouble mall crawlin'.

Cribbetr · 07-23-2010, 05:15 PM

Thank you all for the info it is a great help.

Rubi06 · 07-23-2010, 11:29 PM

I ran 31s on my stock wheels with very very minor rubbing on the lower control arms at full turn but i did have 3" rusty's coils and fenders needed trimmed.

humpy · 07-24-2010, 11:14 AM

hammer to fit..paint to match..

07-22-2010, 01:35 PM	#1
Cribbetr Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 14	Cherokee tire size I'm looking to put on a 2 inch lift and 31's on a 86 Cherorkee will I have proper tire clearance if I run this combo?

07-22-2010, 03:24 PM	#2
KargoMaster Cleaning off the rust... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,009	I'll wait for some of the XJ crew to give you a definitive answer, but it does seem like some more information might be helpful... (and potentially increase the effectiveness of responses:confused:) 2" lift manufacturer? Someone might have specific knowledge of the specs of that kit... all end up slightly different... 31's on stock wheels? or aftermarket... what's the backspacing, etc... manufacturer of the tires? (could lead to personal experience by others, or a general idea of actual diameter based on trends that we may see:confused:) Hopefully that helps... post up a pic or two... that usually gets the interwebs buzzin'.... __________________ brad 5.0L \| 435 \| 203 \| 300 \| 4.10 \| 39.5 Buildup BACK underway...

07-22-2010, 03:56 PM	#3
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	Running 31's with a 2inch lift will require fender trimming. Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

07-22-2010, 08:46 PM	#4
RuffedUpXJ On XJ 2 Now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Twp. Posts: 314	Also, depending on if you are keeping your stock wheels you will want to keep the width at the 9.5"s. You will possibly have to add some bump stops in the front and the rear, nothing major. Now what 2" lift you planing on doing? I will assume its a spacer and shackle kit? The spacer is fine for the front but the shackle on stock springs will make them wear out faster. Something I would suggest and morethan likely it will be cheap is to get some S10 or Daktoa rear leaf springs and just use the main leaf and rebuild your stock packs. You can get the pair for usually around $50 and then extra hardware needed: new U-bolts, spring clips, and center bolts to hold the spings together. THat will run like $30 at Brighton Spring or another spring job. __________________ 88 XJ - 5" lift - 35" BFG's - Bumpers - Rock Rails - Homebrewed OBA - Roof Rack - Tube Doors - Trimmed - Dented 87 XJ - D44 - Disco D30 - 235's - 231TC - Stock for now

07-22-2010, 10:29 PM	#5
BiggDaddy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sidney, Ohio Posts: 52	3" Everything I've read said you need a 3" lift to clear 31x10.50. I've got a ProComp lift with AAL and 31-11.50. They rub at full turn on the front. And if I stuff them up in the back, it gets kind of tight. It's mostly for the road, so I've just learned to not turn 100%. It works good for me. Also, I've got some AR rims from a TJ. Not sure of the BS. Good Luck! BiggDaddy __________________ '82 CJ-7, 6" lift, stock axles 258, 35x15.50x15 TSL/SX Rustoleum Gray

07-23-2010, 03:42 AM	#6
frankensteinxj Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goshen Posts: 336	TRIM TRIM TRIM. Screw it! lift it 12" and throw some 39s on there !!!!!! But seriously you need at least 3" for 31s. depending on brand of lift and brand of tire for tha matter you may want to go ahead and buy a 3.5". Be careful with what brands you buy for the lift. I got rought country add-a-leaf and 3" coil spring and they bith sagged pretty quickly. I think it better tospend more money the first time then doing what i did and having to spend more cuz i have to change springs down the road. __________________ BYAAH!!!

07-23-2010, 09:28 AM	#7
RuffedUpXJ On XJ 2 Now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Twp. Posts: 314	You can adjust your steering stops to make sure you don't rub at full lock steering wise. The 31's will fit in there but you will have to sacrafice some room, either by trimming or bumpstopping to not let it hit. If you leave your sway bars on for the road you won't have any trouble mall crawlin'. __________________ 88 XJ - 5" lift - 35" BFG's - Bumpers - Rock Rails - Homebrewed OBA - Roof Rack - Tube Doors - Trimmed - Dented 87 XJ - D44 - Disco D30 - 235's - 231TC - Stock for now

07-23-2010, 05:15 PM	#8
Cribbetr Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 14	Thank you Thank you all for the info it is a great help.

07-23-2010, 11:29 PM	#9
Rubi06 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 114 Images: 53	I ran 31s on my stock wheels with very very minor rubbing on the lower control arms at full turn but i did have 3" rusty's coils and fenders needed trimmed. __________________ 2006 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2010 Harley Street Glide

07-24-2010, 11:14 AM	#10
humpy Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 573	hammer to fit..paint to match..