Thoughts on getting 15x8 rims w/2 3/4" back spacing for XJ w/6" lift ?

slowpoe said:

I have a new to me 96XJ w/ 5.5 RE short arm lift with 2" spacers in the front & 2" blocks in the back. I measured and have 7.5" actual lift in the front & 6" in the rear (The RE 4.5 Springs must be sacked an 1 1/2).
I want this thing to be stable on the trails I go on which are off camber on scary hills:spin1:

This is a really Scary Setup to say the least.

5.5 RE short arm lift with 2" spacers: 0.75" Coil Spacers would be better IMHO. With something that tall, I hope that RE Kit had the Drop Down Brackets as well. Are the Control Arms Adjustable? If not, you will need to get some I think.

Refer here for proper Control Arm Length with RE or RC Drop Brackets:
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/re_db.html

6" in the rear (The RE 4.5 Springs must be sacked an 1 1/2): They may of sagged about a 1/2 of an inch. 4.5+2=6.5"s of Lift unless your XJ has 1" Lift Shackles too.

2" blocks in the back: Get rid of the Blocks for sure and use Lift Shackles instead. Lift Blocks are for Mall Crawlers because they will cause Axle Wrap Offroad.

4.5" Springs with 2.5" Lift Shackles will put you at about 7"s of Lift. If they sagged a 1/2 inch then 6.5"s of Lift or there abouts. Fine for 35s.

I bought 35x12.5x15 swamper LTB's and want to put them on 15x8 rims. I want to get soft 8's w/ 2 3/4" BS(special order) I think I can get them from Summit racing for $40 each(they will let me know tomarrow) I want to know if this is to extream or am I just saving money from buying regular BS at 3 3/4" to 4" then finding out I have to get or need wheel spacers at $100-$200 later?

For 12.50s, 3.75" BS on an 8" Rim is fine unless you have a Ford Explorer F8.8 for a Rear Axle. Then you would need 1.25" Wheel Spacers too for only the F8.8 IMHO.

Fenders are trimmed & Im willing to trim more & I am aware of the extra stress I will be putting on the ball joints & my new china hub bearings.

What else should I be concerned about? Auto, Medical, and Life Insurance. LOL

Keep in mind that this is mostly just an offroad toy that may be driven 2K a year at most mix of on -off roading

GOOD or BAD IDEA= 2 3/4BS $170 w/tax(I think) Really bad Idea IMHO.

or just get some used 15x8 w/the normal 3 3/4" to 4" for $80-$100 & use the money on something else:smoker: There you go. Get 15x8s with 3 3/4" BS.

Oh ya Should I ditch the rear blocks for a rear shackle relocation lift & also ditch the front 2" spacers I do not want to be tipsy. For 35s and lots of Flex get 0.75" Coil Spring Spacers and swap them in. Use 2.5" Lift Shackles until your Leaf Springs give up the ghost and you need to do something else IMHO.

Im an ex 85 Toyota owner Some of us will forgive you. I had a Yota 4x4 before my XJ myself. I can not forgive myself. LOL so you jeep guys let me know what I need to do.:worship:

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slowpoe said:

Starboard M What lift set up is that .Are the pics with the 2 3/4"BS rims
They do not stick out to bad. Did it have the dana 30 & 8.25
Thanks for the pics :yelclap: And the info This site is Great

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