99 XJ suspension question.

jeepman121 · Jul 17, 2007

Hello Jeepers. I have 3 Xj's a 5 speed 92, auto 95, and an auto 99. All stock for now. what We realized when we bought the 99 it wouldn't accept 235 R15's without rubbing on the back wheels (under a load or with trailer) the bottoms of the differentials are atleast 2 inches lower than my older bitches...did they change something with the wheel wells or suspension? thanks. Josh Keep On Jeepin On.

rocklandxjer · Jul 17, 2007

the diffs wont lower with the suspension. they are only effected by tire size [ok and pinion angle...].

2 inches is a lot though, thats 4 inches in overall tire-dimension... im stumped.

Budget Boost her -> throw bigger tires on her.

jeepman121 · Jul 18, 2007

I think they may have softened the ride in the later 90's to compete with the heavier, smoother SUV's.

RichP · Jul 18, 2007

Your 99 may have been owned by a brick hauler too, my 98 has had LT235's on it for the last 380,000mi.

jeepman121 · Jul 19, 2007

No it was a female elementary school teacher. Said it was only driven in the snow and asphault.

Blaine B. · Jul 19, 2007

Maybe it sagged more over the years?

XJ's rear suspensions sag alot.

JNickel101 · Jul 19, 2007

if the ass end is already sagging, a budget boost will just make it worse....

get yourself some OME springs....

Blaine B. · Jul 19, 2007

A budget boost will even it out.

99 XJ suspension question.

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