Who dun it?

LazyLarry87 · 12-13-2004, 11:55 AM

I want to try and stuff 33x9.50 tire with 4" backspacing under my XJ with a 2" budget boost and almost non-existant fenders. Has anyone else done it?

What about a 32" tire with 4" backspacing with a 2" lift and cut fenders?

Pics would be helpful.

[ December 13, 2004, 11:57 AM: Message edited by: LazyLarry87 ]

XJ Fanatic · 12-13-2004, 12:01 PM

ryan ran 33s on a stock mj with 4.5 bs and they were 12.5 wide.

dsgray16 · 12-13-2004, 12:29 PM

Im sure you could do it if you cut the crap out of the fenders, and alot of the sheetmetal...i know i was running 32's on 3.75 backspacing with a 4.5 inch lift and still had to cut my fenders...

XJ Fanatic · 12-13-2004, 12:31 PM

he said non existant fenders

I have 3.5 bs and 36s on 4 inches... You'd prolly need about the same amount of trimming

wallysheata · 12-13-2004, 02:56 PM

I run 31" rubi wheels and MT/R's on stock up country springs on my 01 limited, i barely rub at full stuff on the top of the inner fender, but i don't wheel it much either....i'd bump stop it and i think you'll be fine.

LazyLarry87 · 12-13-2004, 03:07 PM

Older XJ's seem to have less fitment issues. I can easily fit 31's on mine (87), but I want more.

If I get a 32x11.50, i think I would have problems even with a 4" backspacing. So I really want to stay lower than 10.50" wide.

jeeglin · 12-13-2004, 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by LazyLarry87:
I want to try and stuff 33x9.50 tire with 4" backspacing under my XJ with a 2" budget boost and almost non-existant fenders. Has anyone else done it?

What about a 32" tire with 4" backspacing with a 2" lift and cut fenders?

Pics would be helpful.

thats a dumb question
uh, 81 eagle stock with 33x12.50's 4.5" bs, yeah
just look at some of the rigs here [img]graemlins/bangtard.gif[/img]

LazyLarry87 · 12-13-2004, 05:16 PM

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just look at some of the rigs here

Most have lifts and non-bent unibodies...

I'm going to lose alot of flex when the tires bottom out and it won't help. I took a rough measurement and 33's will bottom out way too soon.

XJ Fanatic · 12-13-2004, 05:30 PM

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Originally posted by LazyLarry87:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr /> just look at some of the rigs here

Most have lifts and non-bent unibodies...

I'm going to lose alot of flex when the tires bottom out and it won't help. I took a rough measurement and 33's will bottom out way too soon. </font>[/QUOTE]nah you aren't lookin at the guys from not the north east.

jeeglin · 12-13-2004, 05:34 PM

both ryans rigs and brians are good example s of fitting the largest possible tires w/ minimal/no lift cheaply

XJ Fanatic · 12-13-2004, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by jeeglin:
both ryans rigs and brians are good example s of fitting the largest possible tires w/ minimal/no lift cheaply

[img]graemlins/grinyes.gif[/img] [img]icon_smile_big.gif[/img]

does that mean i need pics?

and mike i wont be able to drive you insane tonight gotta study so i can fail physics with respect

jeeglin · 12-13-2004, 05:36 PM

ryan's xj unibody might not be bent, but it is definatly twisted [img]icon_smile_big.gif[/img]

XJ Fanatic · 12-13-2004, 05:39 PM

mines def twisted some the hatch dont sit straight anymore

jeeglin · 12-13-2004, 05:40 PM

COOL!!!

XJ Fanatic · 12-13-2004, 05:41 PM

yeah thats not gonna be part of the jeep by the end of the summer either

12-13-2004, 11:55 AM	#1
LazyLarry87 Trail Guide Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 744	I want to try and stuff 33x9.50 tire with 4" backspacing under my XJ with a 2" budget boost and almost non-existant fenders. Has anyone else done it? What about a 32" tire with 4" backspacing with a 2" lift and cut fenders? Pics would be helpful. [ December 13, 2004, 11:57 AM: Message edited by: LazyLarry87 ] __________________ 88 Comanche 99 Cherokee

12-13-2004, 12:01 PM	#2
XJ Fanatic I wear a thong Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fort Irwin, CA Posts: 16,827	ryan ran 33s on a stock mj with 4.5 bs and they were 12.5 wide. __________________ 2002 WJ Overland, 4.7ho, quadradrive, all terrains, all 4 options available 31's The rubicon of the grands... Project Liquid Courage: 94 XJuggy, 44/8.8, 4.10 gears, minispooled f/r, hydro assist, 36" iroks, oba, leaves on all corners, aw4, 231sye'd, 4.0l... stroker and d300 in the works Proud to Serve, Proud to Defend, Proud to be an American Soldier

12-13-2004, 12:29 PM	#3
dsgray16 Trail Guide Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Middletown RI Posts: 1,269	Im sure you could do it if you cut the crap out of the fenders, and alot of the sheetmetal...i know i was running 32's on 3.75 backspacing with a 4.5 inch lift and still had to cut my fenders... __________________ XJMA has my jeep now freedomtrailriders.org http://www.newenglandjeepz.com/

12-13-2004, 12:31 PM	#4
XJ Fanatic I wear a thong Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fort Irwin, CA Posts: 16,827	he said non existant fenders I have 3.5 bs and 36s on 4 inches... You'd prolly need about the same amount of trimming __________________ 2002 WJ Overland, 4.7ho, quadradrive, all terrains, all 4 options available 31's The rubicon of the grands... Project Liquid Courage: 94 XJuggy, 44/8.8, 4.10 gears, minispooled f/r, hydro assist, 36" iroks, oba, leaves on all corners, aw4, 231sye'd, 4.0l... stroker and d300 in the works Proud to Serve, Proud to Defend, Proud to be an American Soldier

12-13-2004, 02:56 PM	#5
wallysheata Scatter brain Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 1,616	I run 31" rubi wheels and MT/R's on stock up country springs on my 01 limited, i barely rub at full stuff on the top of the inner fender, but i don't wheel it much either....i'd bump stop it and i think you'll be fine. __________________ 91 YJ NV4500, Dana 300 4:1/Twin Stick, 35 spline 60's Front/Rear, Detroits, 5.13's, 38.5 SX's & Warn xd9000i <a href="http://community.webshots.com/user/skiersheata" target="_blank">Jeep Pics</a>

12-13-2004, 03:07 PM	#6
LazyLarry87 Trail Guide Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 744	Older XJ's seem to have less fitment issues. I can easily fit 31's on mine (87), but I want more. If I get a 32x11.50, i think I would have problems even with a 4" backspacing. So I really want to stay lower than 10.50" wide. __________________ 88 Comanche 99 Cherokee

12-13-2004, 05:34 PM	#10
jeeglin Trail Guide Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: harrisburg, pa Posts: 1,221	both ryans rigs and brians are good example s of fitting the largest possible tires w/ minimal/no lift cheaply __________________ 88 MJ 80 vw rabbit diesel

12-13-2004, 05:36 PM	#12
jeeglin Trail Guide Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: harrisburg, pa Posts: 1,221	ryan's xj unibody might not be bent, but it is definatly twisted [img]icon_smile_big.gif[/img] __________________ 88 MJ 80 vw rabbit diesel

12-13-2004, 05:39 PM	#13
XJ Fanatic I wear a thong Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fort Irwin, CA Posts: 16,827	mines def twisted some the hatch dont sit straight anymore __________________ 2002 WJ Overland, 4.7ho, quadradrive, all terrains, all 4 options available 31's The rubicon of the grands... Project Liquid Courage: 94 XJuggy, 44/8.8, 4.10 gears, minispooled f/r, hydro assist, 36" iroks, oba, leaves on all corners, aw4, 231sye'd, 4.0l... stroker and d300 in the works Proud to Serve, Proud to Defend, Proud to be an American Soldier

12-13-2004, 05:40 PM	#14
jeeglin Trail Guide Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: harrisburg, pa Posts: 1,221	COOL!!! __________________ 88 MJ 80 vw rabbit diesel

12-13-2004, 05:41 PM	#15
XJ Fanatic I wear a thong Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fort Irwin, CA Posts: 16,827	yeah thats not gonna be part of the jeep by the end of the summer either __________________ 2002 WJ Overland, 4.7ho, quadradrive, all terrains, all 4 options available 31's The rubicon of the grands... Project Liquid Courage: 94 XJuggy, 44/8.8, 4.10 gears, minispooled f/r, hydro assist, 36" iroks, oba, leaves on all corners, aw4, 231sye'd, 4.0l... stroker and d300 in the works Proud to Serve, Proud to Defend, Proud to be an American Soldier