rylee144 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I currently have a 3 inch lift with 31s and factory wheels. If I land the xj I'm looking at it has different wheels, 33s and a 4 or 4.5 inch lift. I do not want to trim my fenders. Nothing rubs right now. Looking for a simple answer if there is one. If I add the bigger lift can fit 33s without rubbing? Can I use the wheels? Or just add the lift and keep my wheels and tires I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 The 33s on that XJ look like they are on 15x10 wheels, and are very likely to rub unless they have very little backspacing. 33x12.50s need <4" of backspacing I believe to avoid any rubbing with 4.5" of lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylee144 Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 Thank you for the reply. Lots to figure still too. Like adjustable control arms while I have the axle off. The lowers I have are WJ. My springs have a slight curve to them so i think longer adjustable arms could help with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Measure the true tire diameter and width of what you have an what your getting. Then just use the radius to determine how much/little clearance you’ll have. The control arm clearance is another story though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 2 hours ago, rylee144 said: Thank you for the reply. Lots to figure still too. Like adjustable control arms while I have the axle off. The lowers I have are WJ. My springs have a slight curve to them so i think longer adjustable arms could help with that Yeah, WJ arms won't work properly above 3" lift. If you think you may want to go with more than 4"+ lift in the future, adjustables make sense, otherwise there are less expensive options for fixed lowers that work up to 4" of lift. Your stock uppers should work up to 4" I believe, don't hold me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 It’s nice to have adjustable though. That way you can really dial in your alignment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 1 minute ago, ghetdjc320 said: It’s nice to have adjustable though. That way you can really dial in your alignment Agree 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 the factory has caster alignment with the picket shims (but only so much). WJ arms can be combined with drop brackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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