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1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Tire

Before we began disassembly of the Cherokee's stock suspension components, we took some measurements to see how much lift we'd actually gain from the installation of the Rubicon Express system. Measuring the distance from the ground to the bottom of the fender flare, we found that the stock setup offered just 30 inches - barely enough space to fit even the stock-size tires.
Rubicon XJ Extreme-Duty Long-Arm System - Absolute Improvement

Before we began disassembly of the Cherokee's stock suspension components, we took some measurements to see how much lift we'd actually gain from the installation of the Rubicon Express system. Measuring the distance from the ground to the bottom of the fender flare, we found that the stock setup offered just 30 inches - barely enough space to fit even the stock-size tires.  View Related Article