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| Author: | GregB [ Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Stock Ground Clearance |
I'm a little confused on some of the specs I get doing a side by side comparison. According to KBB I've got about 1.5 inches more clearance in my '02 KJ than what you get stock on an '03 or newer. Is this right  ? Does that mean I've extra room for larger tires without have to lift?
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:05 pm ] |
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The early 02's are higher, they lowered them due to rollover. and i do believe u can fit 245/75/16 stock with little rubbing. I would really like to know if i can fit 245/75/17's on mine, ive never heard anyone say, ome people say i can and some say i cant?!?!?! |
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| Author: | Skyjump136 [ Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:27 pm ] |
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I wouldn't go larger that 245/70/16. 245/75/16 would rub pretty bad especially for off roading. |
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:44 pm ] |
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I thought 70 rubbed more than 75 b/c it is wider. |
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| Author: | carroll952 [ Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:57 pm ] |
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the width is the same, 245 across, but 70 is lower by about an inch I believe. it's a percentage of the width. Justin |
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| Author: | YJBeef [ Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:33 pm ] |
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How'd they lower it? Spring rate,clevis dropped down??? |
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| Author: | USAFCOP [ Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:45 pm ] |
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It was done by spring rate. A ploy by environazis to try to keep us off the trails... Mine has been lifted all but 3 months of its life (lifted Sep '01) and it has farbetter stability in corners than the factory hieght brand new explorers we use her on the academy as patrol vehicles! |
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| Author: | GregB [ Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:48 pm ] |
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Very helpful to know. I don't know if my stock tires have enough tread for this coming winter and it's good to know what my options are. 
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| Author: | Skyjump136 [ Tue Aug 30, 2005 10:09 pm ] |
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You can always check the tire section. There is a great tire sizing chart here...http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=958 |
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