Same here. Without the spare underneath, there is a lot to get hung up on. If it fits, leave it. On the roof you'll just be more tippy.Originally Posted by Sal-XK
Same here. Without the spare underneath, there is a lot to get hung up on. If it fits, leave it. On the roof you'll just be more tippy.
'06 XK Limited, 5.7 Hemi, QDII, OME struts & HD springs, JBA UCAs, 285/70R17 BFG KM2, 4XGuard Sliders, 4XGuard Diff Guard, Fox 2.0 reservoir shocks, custom bumpers and Warn xi9000
Wish list: SFA, in-dash Windows 8 PC
I leave mine underneath.. as far as the jack goes, if you lifted and got bigger tires make sure your stock jack will still work on solid ground before you need it. Mine didn't so I bought a piece of 4x4 (I think?) that is big enough to put under the jack to give it the extra height should I ever need to use it.
it must because of the tow package, I wish I could have mine underneith, but mine will not fit & same size tire. I have mine strapped to my roof rack. Also when lifted & larger tires you should pick up a highlift jack or something like it.
PJMJR508
(Happy Jeep)
Are you planning on doing a 5 wheel rotation? If not, I'd just use the stock rim and put a larger tire on that. A wider aftermarket rim is a waste under there and just decreases clearance.
As far as the hi-lift.... they're really not needed with a 2" spacer lift and 32-33" tires. There aren't any lift points in the front (stock anyway) and the stock jack is plenty to get the rear up when placed under the axle. You're better off carrying around a little platform made by two 4x4s screwed together.... the stock jack on that wont have any issue getting the fronts off the ground, especially with just a 2" spacer lift where you really don't need to go much higher than if you were changing the tire on a stock XK (since you're not "adding" 2 inches of down travel, you just reduce how far the jack actually has to raise the vehicle)
I have my 265/70 underneath and I have a factory tow package. I just air the tire down to fit. I have OBA so I'm never out of hot air
I tried to get mine to fit & also had the tire shop try with no air in the tire & we could not get it to fit.I have my 265/70 underneath and I have a factory tow package. I just air the tire down to fit. I have OBA so I'm never out of hot air
PJMJR508
(Happy Jeep)
I'd just stick with 5k... keep it simple
You have to leave the valve stem out to get full compression. Once its in place just screw it back in and replace the cover.
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