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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:28 AM
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Hi, I just bought my first cherokee. Its pretty nice, but its old (95) and sags in the rear a bit.I want to put a 3 inch lift on it, and I'd like to do it for as cheap as possible (I have 400 bucks to spend). What do you guys suggest? If you could provide a link that would be awesome. Also, will I need to get another spacer or leaf spring for the rear to fix the sagging, or will the lift kit correct this? Thanks!
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:35 AM
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ah found a good lift kit by searching the forums. This should fit my 1995 cherokee, right?
http://www.carparts.com/autoparts/It...32490610612334
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 08:38 AM
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Go to roughcountry.com first and when you order, ask for Jason. Those are AAL, not full leaf packs like the picture would lead you to believe.

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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 10:21 AM
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True, but still for that price, that is a great kit! Plus free S&H. I've recommended that kit to 2 people, and they were happy. It's a good starter kit.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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these are awesome kits you wont regret it.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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Seems like a decent price for an AAL. Just remember you will need to extend your rear brake line...Tj
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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yep I have had my rough country 3" for a year and a half now and never had a problem. 2 front coils 4 shocks and 2 rear add a leafs for 199$ or so. on 31's I can do some good wheeling and still have it be my dd
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 12:31 PM
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uh, i know this is a newbie question, but whats AAL? And would I have to get a new brake line or can I buy an extension?
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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An aal is an add a leaf. you add it to your existing rear spring pack. I dont think you would have to buy new brake lines just an extension.
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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Add a leaf. you add one to the coil pack you already have as opposed to a full leaf pack that is completely new leaf springs. AALs are known to sag a lot sooner than a full leaf pack would.

and personally i do not think youd have to extend brake lines. were talking 3 inches here. any more than that i would say its a good idea.
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-02...item5885c390bf This is what i would get.
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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thats the same one at the one from carparts. its just more expensive and 35 bucks for shipping.
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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i bought my 3'' rough country lift for 255 from jc whitney (coils are pretty stiff in them but good lift they are bigger coils and add-a-leafs with block ognore the warrning on the combonation of the blocks and AALS they wont give u 3'' if u use one or the other use both...
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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i just been piecing a lift togethor from craigslist total cast about 150 bucks and i got 3 inch lift full packs 3 inch coils and shocks!! thaat website is great lots of good deals
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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Thats the same kit thats on carparts.com for $200. I ordered it and it came to $227.99 with tax and shipping. Shipping is free but they charge a $12.99 heavy weight fee and $15 for tax. Total $227.99 shipped to your door. Mine should be here this week. Good luck.
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