Joining the Jeep ranks !!!

[BEVAN]

I just recently purchased a Cherokee !!!
So far I have only begun to fix things the previous owner
screwed up slowly but surely though...I cant complain though
for 350.00,It has a clean body some dents and I need to replace several U-joints and possibly the engine and clutch/syncro's.


My plan's for the Jeep are as follows (it will be basicly be a weekend veh):

6 inch lift
32/11.5/15 inch tires (not sure what make though)
and whatever else I run into and learn about.

My other weekend veh is a 99 SVT Contour with the 3L/Hybrid swap and almost all bolt-ons available.

Pics will follow as soon as I have time to take some.

[sarah]

Welcome abard BEVAN, and welcome to the Jeep life! Sounds like you found a great deal! Your new jeep rocks!
Sarah

[tjrubicon]

Welcome aboard BEVAN. You couldn't have found a better group of people As for the brand of tire, I'd go with the Goodyear MT/Rs..just my opinion. Have fun with your jeep build up.

[loop choke]

Also, if you are doing a 6" lift, wouldn't 33 or 35's be better? You can fit more that a 32 under there with 6 inches.

Just a thought. I'll go away now........

Jason

[sarah]

Also, if you are doing a 6" lift, wouldn't 33 or 35's be better? You can fit more that a 32 under there with 6 inches.

Just a thought. I'll go away now........

Jason

Actually, he's done his research.

What size tires can I fit on my Jeep?
There is no absolute due to variance in suspensions, but here are some general guidelines�

-- No trimming and no lift, factory wheels
Typically a stock rig can handle 29" tires, MAYBE 30"� 235's metric�

-- No trimming, 15x8" Tech1 w/4.75 backspacing --

With 2" lift = 29 to 30x9.50 tires
With 3" lift = 30x9.50 tires
With 4.5" lift = 31x10.50 tires

-- Minor trimming, 15x8" Tech1 w/4.75 backspacing --

With 2" lift = 30x9.50 tires
With 3" lift = 30x9.50 to 31x10.50 tires
With 4.5" lift = 31x10.50 to 32x11.50 tires
With 6" lift = 33x12.50 tires

Sorry to burst your bubble, but you're probably thinking of a TJ. hehe (Don't worry I always do the same thing too)

[BEVAN]

So far I think this is one of the better forums out there
for Jeep's,...I did do minimal resarch thanks for the sugegestion though.

[TJSUPE]

definatly one of the better forums I think..

Welcome aboard....

[nagal]

Welcome aboard Bevan and this is the best forum I found so far!

[JeepGal]

You cant stuff bigger tires with the same lift size on XJ's or ZJ's

WELCOME BEVAN! Enjoy your new obsession

Tam

[JeepJunkie]

my plan is 4.5" with 33s but i know ill be hackin fenders. so with a 6" lift i think you should be putting AT LEAST 33s other wise its a waste. i would say 6" and trim to fit 35s with bumpstops, and the right wheel backspacing. that little lift and tire chart is meant for rims with 4.75 i think youd be better of with a 4.5" or even a 4" BS....there is a TON of info in suspension techwww.myjeeprocks.com everything there is very helpful. also on welcome to MJR!!! and i hope we can offer all the help you need!


edited by nailer341

[Dukes69]

welcome to MJR dude. You can probably fit 35's on there, but would need some creative cutting

[drivenhardse]

naxja is a great bunch of people also i have wheeled with them at the badlands here and they accepted my little tj with open arms helped me tremendously and taught a lot they would be freatfull to help you out if you go to badlandsoffroadpark.com they have a link to naxjas web site been there bunch but dont remember the link is not a .com but i think a .org

[JeepJunkie]

naxja is a great bunch of people also i have wheeled with them at the badlands here and they accepted my little tj with open arms helped me tremendously and taught a lot they would be freatfull to help you out if you go to badlandsoffroadpark.com they have a link to naxjas web site been there bunch but dont remember the link is not a .com but i think a .org

Its a .org

[JeepJunkie]

welcome to MJR dude. You can probably fit 35's on there, but would need some creative cutting

I will definately have to agree with this one, with that much lift you need to chop a little sheet metal for the 35s.

[BEVAN]

...I've changed my mind some what on tires ~

I'll prolly go with Super Swamper ... Sh!t,I cant remember the name but the size is 34/12.50/15's