Lift Opinion

Donnie_K · 11-19-2009, 03:30 PM

Well, I'm about 6 weeks out from finally ordering my lift. Originally I was going to get a Rough Country Series II 3" lift with full leaf packs. But now I'm considering doing the 4.5" lift instead. I plan on running 31" tires for now as I don't have the money to regear yet, but was thinking the 4.5" might be more upgradable later? Any thoughts? what would you do?

djlarroc · 11-19-2009, 05:14 PM

If you don't ever want to trim, get the 4.5". If you don't mind trimming, 3" is good for 33s.

Donnie_K · 11-20-2009, 09:56 AM

kinda what I was thinking... This will be my daily driver/weekend warrior. and I know myself well enough to know I won't be able to resist getting in deep out there... lol. Anyone else got any input?

4.3L XJ · 11-20-2009, 11:08 AM

You might as well go with the 4.5" lift. If you are thinking upgrade, or higher lift, then that will give you a better platform to work with.

Donnie_K · 11-20-2009, 02:23 PM

yeah, it's looking like that's the way to go seeing as it can later be upgraded to long arm, and with minimal fender trimming eventually could take what? 35's? Anyone else running a 4.5" lift on 31's? How are you liking it?

4.3L XJ · 11-20-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Donnie_K

yeah, it's looking like that's the way to go seeing as it can later be upgraded to long arm, and with minimal fender trimming eventually could take what? 35's? Anyone else running a 4.5" lift on 31's? How are you liking it?

I have run 31s now for 6 years on my XJ. First with a 3" lift and now 7.5" . These BFGs just won't wear out. I have been very happy with them. They are a good sized tire for an XJ. They won't require any axle upgrades unless you want a rear locker. 4.10 gears are the sweet spot for this size.

AZ_XJ · 11-20-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Donnie_K

Well, I'm about 6 weeks out from finally ordering my lift. Originally I was going to get a Rough Country Series II 3" lift with full leaf packs. But now I'm considering doing the 4.5" lift instead. I plan on running 31" tires for now as I don't have the money to regear yet, but was thinking the 4.5" might be more upgradable later? Any thoughts? what would you do?

I was in the exact same boat as you and ended up going with the 4.5". I'm completely happy with my decision. Now I just need my tires and wheels. I'm planning on running 32's. Looks funny right now riding around on the stockers.

Donnie_K · 11-20-2009, 11:49 PM

lol, think I'm sold on the 4.5"... now I wanna see pics! post em up!

11-19-2009, 03:30 PM	#1
Donnie_K Seasoned Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 389 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Inline 6 Transmission: AX15 (5 Speed Manual) Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25 Tires: 31" Kumho Road Venture M/T KL71's Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rough Country Short arm Misc Accessories: Iron Rock Adjustable Track Bar, Flowmaster Delta Flow 40, Crager Soft 8's with 4" BS	Lift Opinion Well, I'm about 6 weeks out from finally ordering my lift. Originally I was going to get a Rough Country Series II 3" lift with full leaf packs. But now I'm considering doing the 4.5" lift instead. I plan on running 31" tires for now as I don't have the money to regear yet, but was thinking the 4.5" might be more upgradable later? Any thoughts? what would you do? __________________ http://www.darksidereptiles.com

11-19-2009, 05:14 PM	#2
djlarroc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 777 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4:10 w/Truetrac Rear Axle: Ford 8.8 4:10 w/Aussie Tires: 34x105.50 LTB Lift Specifications: 4.5 Rusty's Misc Accessories: Radio Shack CB, skids, sliders, lockers, Rusty's quarter guards, SYE	If you don't ever want to trim, get the 4.5". If you don't mind trimming, 3" is good for 33s. __________________ '95 XJ 2DR: Rusty's 4.5", 34x10.50 LTB, 15x7 soft 8, sliders, skids, steering support, Iron Scorpion front, JCR rear, Plasti-Kote liner, Rusty's quarter guards, Revolver shackles, Ford 8.8, 4:10, Truetrac front, Aussie rear, Crown SYE

11-20-2009, 09:56 AM	#3
Donnie_K Seasoned Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 389 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Inline 6 Transmission: AX15 (5 Speed Manual) Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25 Tires: 31" Kumho Road Venture M/T KL71's Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rough Country Short arm Misc Accessories: Iron Rock Adjustable Track Bar, Flowmaster Delta Flow 40, Crager Soft 8's with 4" BS	kinda what I was thinking... This will be my daily driver/weekend warrior. and I know myself well enough to know I won't be able to resist getting in deep out there... lol. Anyone else got any input? __________________ http://www.darksidereptiles.com

11-20-2009, 02:23 PM	#5
Donnie_K Seasoned Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 389 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Inline 6 Transmission: AX15 (5 Speed Manual) Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25 Tires: 31" Kumho Road Venture M/T KL71's Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rough Country Short arm Misc Accessories: Iron Rock Adjustable Track Bar, Flowmaster Delta Flow 40, Crager Soft 8's with 4" BS	yeah, it's looking like that's the way to go seeing as it can later be upgraded to long arm, and with minimal fender trimming eventually could take what? 35's? Anyone else running a 4.5" lift on 31's? How are you liking it? __________________ http://www.darksidereptiles.com

11-20-2009, 11:49 PM	#8
Donnie_K Seasoned Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 389 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Inline 6 Transmission: AX15 (5 Speed Manual) Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25 Tires: 31" Kumho Road Venture M/T KL71's Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rough Country Short arm Misc Accessories: Iron Rock Adjustable Track Bar, Flowmaster Delta Flow 40, Crager Soft 8's with 4" BS	lol, think I'm sold on the 4.5"... now I wanna see pics! post em up! __________________ http://www.darksidereptiles.com

11-20-2009, 11:08 AM	#4
4.3L XJ CF Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 2,131 My Photos 1986 Cherokee Year: 1986 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.3L with headers and full 3" exhaust system Transmission: 4L60E with manual lockout. Transfer Case: Atlas 4 speed with 2.7, 3.8 and 10.38 Front Axle: D30 going to Toyota 8.25 with ARB Rear Axle: D35 going to Toyota 8.25 with ARB Tires: 31X10.50X15 going to 38s Lift Specifications: 7.5" RE coils on homegrown longarm, Tereflex high steer, bastard pack rear. Misc Accessories: Warn 9.5ti, a bag of goodies and custom onboard air	You might as well go with the 4.5" lift. If you are thinking upgrade, or higher lift, then that will give you a better platform to work with.

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