1999 Jeep Cherokee Shackles help?

1999 JEEP CHEROKEE
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ACTIVEEFFECT
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1999 Jeep Cherokee
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Just bought new tires and they rub on the fender flares. Will shackles help or do i need a narrower tire? It only rubs on bumps and tight turns.
Jul 12, 2008 at 11:52 AM
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MERLIN2021
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If you go with oversized tires, sevral things for you to know...Brakes, and steering parts will wear out faster, ABS can be affected, speedometer accuracy..and the fenders! You may need a lift kit.
Jul 12, 2008 at 12:38 PM
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JEEPNMIKE
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you could go with lifted shackles, but i have always opted to steer away from that option. it just doesnt seem safe unless you were to get a set of heavy duty(welded), and no more than 1 ". i run a 4" on my cherokee with 31x10.5 mud terrains, no fender flares or sway bars, and still come pretty close to rubbing during extreme off roading. if you do opt to go with a shackle lift, it would probably be a good idea to a spacer kit for the front coils also.
Jul 14, 2008 at 7:49 PM
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