Wrangler (YJ)*(TJ's May use up to 1" larger tireonstreet)
Tire Size (Diameter)
Suspension Modifications
Body Lifts
Fender Trimming
30"No lift required - however small lifts will increase articulation greatlyNo lift required - however a 1" or 2" body lift could be used to increase articulationNo trimming required and none recommended
31"No lift required for street use but there may be some slight plastic fender rubbing. 2" to 3" lifts are recommended for trail use to increase articulationNo lift is required but a 1" or 2" body lift can be used in place of a suspension lift to gain clearance and eliminate rubbingNo trimming is required and none is recommended
32"A 2" to 3" lift would be recommended, a 4" lift would provide greatly increased articulation without rubbingA 2" body lift combined with 1" lift extended shackles could be used to clear this size on an extreme budget.With extended shackles or small suspension lifts there may be some rubbing at the corners of the plastic fenders under extreme conditions.
33"A 4" suspension lift or spring over conversion is recommended.A 1" or 2" body lift is recommended to increase clearanceSome rubbing may occur Some trimming of the bottom trailing edge of the rear fender may be useful.
35"A 4" suspension lift or spring over conversion is necessary. Axle & brake upgrades are highly recommended as well.A 2" body lift is recommended, a 3" lift can increase clearance.With a 2" body lift trimming some fender edges as much as 1" or 2" may be needed.
CJ*
Tire Size (Diameter)
Suspension Modifications
Body Lifts
Fender Trimming
30"No lift required - however small lifts will increase articulation greatlyNo lift required - however a 1" or 2" body lift could be used to increase articulationNo trimming required and none recommended
31"No lift required for street use as this is close to stock size. 2" to 3" lifts are recommended for trail use to increase articulationNo lift is required but a 1" or 2" body lift can be used to gain clearance and articulationNo trimming is required and none is recommended
32"A 2" to 3" lift would be recommended, a 4" lift would provide greatly increased articulation without rubbingA 2" body lift combined could be used to clear this size.No trimming is required unless rubbing is actually observed in use.
33"A 3" to 4" suspension lift or spring over conversion is recommended.A 1" or 2" body lift may be used to increase clearanceSome rubbing may occur Some trimming of the bottom trailing edge of the rear fender may be useful.
35"A 4" suspension lift or spring over conversion is necessary. Axle & brake upgrades are highly recommended as well.A 2" body lift is recommended, a 3" lift can increase clearance.Some trimming of fender edges may be needed to eliminate rubbing problems
Cherokee (XJ & ZJ)*
Tire Size (Diameter)
Suspension Modifications
Body Lifts are not available.
Fender Trimming
30"No lift required - however small lifts may increase clearances & articulationN/ASome minor fender trimming may be required if rubbing is a problem with wider tires
31"3" lifts are possible, 4" lifts would be better for trail use.N/ATrimming may be required with wider than stock tires
32" - 33"A 5" or larger lift is required.N/ASome trimming is required
33"-35"A 6" or larger suspension lift is requiredN/ASerious trimming may be required
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