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10-31-2007, 11:29 AM
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My WK
This is going to be the first Jeep that I'm lifting so I don't know too much about doing it. Its the WK 07 Grand Cherokee CRD 3.0. I'm just going to lift it with a ARB 2.25" kit and am going from a 245/65r17 size tire to a bigger 265/70r17. Am I going to lose any power with a diesel engine and how will it effect my gas mileage? Also, am I looking at possible transmission damage? I would love any feedback.
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11-04-2007, 12:51 PM
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i would imagine you would feel a slight loss of power and see a small decrease in milage. However, the jump up in tire size isn't that big that you should see any transmission damage. Good luck with your project, i hope you post pics when you're done..... never seen a lifted WK before.
11-12-2007, 08:27 PM
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To be honest with the beast that the CRD is I doubt you notice much difference. As for damage to the transmission, with the tire change it shouldu be a none issue. Have a similar lift on our Commander and it's a nice different stance. The only thing is you'll run into a bit of a clearance issue with stock rims. Need a slight different offset on teh wheels, or use a wheel spacer, minimum you need is 1.25".
11-18-2007, 12:50 PM
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To be honest with the beast that the CRD is I doubt you notice much difference. As for damage to the transmission, with the tire change it shouldu be a none issue. Have a similar lift on our Commander and it's a nice different stance. The only thing is you'll run into a bit of a clearance issue with stock rims. Need a slight different offset on teh wheels, or use a wheel spacer, minimum you need is 1.25".
11-21-2007, 08:31 AM
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I just traded my JK for an 08 Jeep Green Commander Overland. On order I have a 2.25 Rocky Road lift, 1.5 Spider Trax spacers and 265/70/17 BFG AT.
Of course I'll post pics.
As far as the CRD and lift and tires... Your drive train will be fine. You're only increasing tire size a little over an inch. Depending on tire weight, you should not notice any difference with the CRD.
Of course I'll post pics.
As far as the CRD and lift and tires... Your drive train will be fine. You're only increasing tire size a little over an inch. Depending on tire weight, you should not notice any difference with the CRD.