xj yj

I just installed heavy duty leaf springs on my stock cherokee. They boosted the rear bout 2''. The rear is about 1/2'' lower than stock now. Before with the sagging old springs it was really low in the back. I would like to add the rough country adjustable shackles too and prolly run it at 1.5''. Will I need to extend my brake lines for this? And will I need to do transfer case drop too?
I wasn't sure cause to me it seems that the new springs only brought it back to stock height and with the shackle I would really end up with 1.5'' over stock. Am I right?

Thanks

truckntractorhick

yea ur right. but brake lines are fine and t-case drop varies but i doubt it with 2"

xj yj

You mean I wouldn't have to do anything with the brake lines?

truckntractorhick

nope ur fine! even the shocks are fine unless u plan on heavy offroading stuff and even then its ok sometimes.

no rdplz

Depends on how much flex you want. If you're running no rear sway bar and discos for the front, I'd recommend extending the lines just to play it safe. Easy way to go is front lines off a 95 YJ and a rear from a 96 Dakota. You don't have to, but like I said, I'd rather play it safe.
As for a tc drop, you most likely won't need one. If you're getting vibrations from the rear after lifting it then yes, but it's most likely that you won't need one.

xj yj

I ordered rc nitro 9000 as I am in need of shocks bad. I got the ones for a 2'' lift. I am going to put in a 1.75'' coil spacer in the front. I just want the a slight lift over stock so I think this will work pretty well. Don't know if I will replace the front coils yet. Maybe down the road. Is it hard to replace brake lines? Never done it before.

Thanks

no rdplz

Spacers will do fine. If you go over 2" in the future though you'll want new coils. Good thing though is that you can always add spacers/shackles to any lift kit you get so it's not a waste of money getting them. As for the brake lines, it's really easy. Pull the old ones, install the new ones, bleed the brakes. Takes about 30 minutes tops.

xj yj

Thanks for the help guys. I appreciate it.

DaddyCat

Replacing brake hose is not hard unless the hard brake lines are old and rusted and you destroy the hard lines taking off the hose. PB blaster the connections before you start, especially where the hard line enters the fitting and proceed carefully, keeping an eye on the hard lines as you loosen the fittings. Use a flare nut/line wrench on your hard line fittings or you'll round off the hex.