need some help to get this right?!?!?!

jesseg · 11-07-2009, 12:43 AM

If anybody could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. I have a 1997 Cherokee Sport just put a new motor in it, 135 miles into my xj's new life I blew a front right tire and almost totalled my whole rig. Luckily I got away without a scratch. I desperatly need new tires but would like to lift it first. Can anybody point me in the right direction I don't want to go to high. Please post any suggestions looking to make a daily driver/weekend warrior as cheap as possible.

Thanks

Snowcats95 · 11-07-2009, 05:56 AM

Normally a 3 to 3 1/2 lift is about the right balance for a DD/wheeling setup. 3in. AAL kits start at about just under $300 shipped and go up from there. Zone Offroad, Rusty's, and Rough Country are pretty popular choices. Hope this helps.

wanagojeep · 11-07-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jesseg

If anybody could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. I have a 1997 Cherokee Sport just put a new motor in it, 135 miles into my xj's new life I blew a front right tire and almost totalled my whole rig. Luckily I got away without a scratch. I desperatly need new tires but would like to lift it first. Can anybody point me in the right direction I don't want to go to high. Please post any suggestions looking to make a daily driver/weekend warrior as cheap as possible.

Thanks

this is where im gunna buy mine. its a 3incher. it has everthing youll need but tires. could put some 31s which would be ok for a DD/offroader. what im doing...hope that helps

https://www.xtremeterrain.com/cart.aspx

Muddy Beast · 11-08-2009, 02:12 PM

What's your budget?

3"-4.5" is a typical DD height, I'm at ~5" for DD...but have a lot of money into the rig to make that do-able.

Best advice I can give you, stay away from Rusty's. A good brand that holds its reputation well is Rubicon Express, but they're a little more expensive then some of the "other" brands. Rough Country is a good affordable way to go, they back up their products and will warranty anything they did wrong (great customer service). Whatever lift you do, do full leafs (not AAL) as AALs tend to sag and/or be stiff.

If you want a really nice ride (the Jeep will not be as smooth as stock once lifted until you do this), invest into either long arms or drop brackets. Long arms will set you back upwards of $700, drop brackets upwards of $200ish.

~Scott

The Black · 11-08-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Muddy Beast

What's your budget?

3"-4.5" is a typical DD height, I'm at ~5" for DD...but have a lot of money into the rig to make that do-able.

Best advice I can give you, stay away from Rusty's. A good brand that holds its reputation well is Rubicon Express, but they're a little more expensive then some of the "other" brands. Rough Country is a good affordable way to go, they back up their products and will warranty anything they did wrong (great customer service). Whatever lift you do, do full leafs (not AAL) as AALs tend to sag and/or be stiff.

If you want a really nice ride (the Jeep will not be as smooth as stock once lifted until you do this), invest into either long arms or drop brackets. Long arms will set you back upwards of $700, drop brackets upwards of $200ish.

~Scott

X2 on drop brackets... I have 4.5 Rubicon superflex not sure why they do not come with lift, but I would get them.

jesseg · 11-09-2009, 08:06 PM

Thanks for the info now its time to find the right one any hints are always welcome!!

11-07-2009, 12:43 AM	#1
jesseg Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Misc Accessories: once i tear into her i will post with all the correct specs	need some help to get this right?!?!?! If anybody could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. I have a 1997 Cherokee Sport just put a new motor in it, 135 miles into my xj's new life I blew a front right tire and almost totalled my whole rig. Luckily I got away without a scratch. I desperatly need new tires but would like to lift it first. Can anybody point me in the right direction I don't want to go to high. Please post any suggestions looking to make a daily driver/weekend warrior as cheap as possible. Thanks __________________ If you don't break it you can't fix it

11-07-2009, 05:56 AM	#2
Snowcats95 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 38 My Photos 1993 Cherokee Year: 1993 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25 Lift Specifications: Stock (for now)	Normally a 3 to 3 1/2 lift is about the right balance for a DD/wheeling setup. 3in. AAL kits start at about just under $300 shipped and go up from there. Zone Offroad, Rusty's, and Rough Country are pretty popular choices. Hope this helps. __________________ Confucius Say: Man who drive like hell bound to get there.

11-08-2009, 02:12 PM	#4
Muddy Beast Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 14 My Photos 1988 Cherokee Year: 1988 Model: Cherokee Engine: I6 4.0L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP242 Front Axle: HP D30, E-locker, 297s, 4.88s, etc. Rear Axle: Ford 8.8 31spl, Disc, 4.88, LSD Tires: 32" BFG Muds Lift Specifications: RE 4.5 lift with HDengineering shackle relocations, Claytons longarms, 1.75" front spacers. Misc Accessories: CSF radiator, Macs overflow bottle, Rigidco front, homebrew rear bumper, WJ booster, etc...	What's your budget? 3"-4.5" is a typical DD height, I'm at ~5" for DD...but have a lot of money into the rig to make that do-able. Best advice I can give you, stay away from Rusty's. A good brand that holds its reputation well is Rubicon Express, but they're a little more expensive then some of the "other" brands. Rough Country is a good affordable way to go, they back up their products and will warranty anything they did wrong (great customer service). Whatever lift you do, do full leafs (not AAL) as AALs tend to sag and/or be stiff. If you want a really nice ride (the Jeep will not be as smooth as stock once lifted until you do this), invest into either long arms or drop brackets. Long arms will set you back upwards of $700, drop brackets upwards of $200ish. ~Scott __________________ '89 Cheroke Limited - Rolled '88 Cherokee Limited - new project - D30 4.88s E-locker, 8.8 4.88s LSD disc, Claytons long arms, RE 4.5 lift w/ shackle relocation + front spacers at 5.5", HDEngineering frame stiffeners, rock replacements (soon), Rigidco, etc.

11-09-2009, 08:06 PM	#6
jesseg Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Misc Accessories: once i tear into her i will post with all the correct specs	Thanks for the info now its time to find the right one any hints are always welcome!! __________________ If you don't break it you can't fix it

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