88 cherokee lifts???
08-22-2010, 02:12 PM
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88 cherokee lifts???
i have an 88 cherokee and just got a bunch of money to fix it up. its all stock. whats the difference between suspension and a long arm upgrade? maybe some good cheep 3 or 4 inch lifts i can get? much aprreciated
08-22-2010, 02:41 PM
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what is your end goal for the rig. its cheeper to go from stock to stupid in one shot vs buying parts here do this then a little of that. That would be a big help off the bat.
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08-22-2010, 03:05 PM
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im mostly looking for just more clearance and a higher look. but ive heard that theres cheeper ways to do it, but, like you said, it is the wrong way to do it. and im only 17 and dont knew too much about this kind of stuff.
08-22-2010, 03:26 PM
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long arms are just that longer arms for the suspension they mount closer to the middle of the jeep and allow for more axle articulation and travel. Not needed for a daily driver new to the sport rig.
08-22-2010, 03:26 PM
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long arm is a type of lift kit, there is a short arm too. honestly i would not spend the money on a long arm kit i dont think its worth it if its your dd. BUT, by all means that is MY opinion..and im sure over half of the forum disagrees with me..but its an opinion and i think a lift over 3 inches and 31inch tires is stupid on a DD unless you're going to be wheeling the hell out of it.
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08-22-2010, 03:30 PM
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i am going to be doing offroading also.. puddle jumping mostly.. im not just one of those people who only goes for looks.
and alright makes things alot easier on my part! thanks guys for putting up with my lack of knowledge. haha
and alright makes things alot easier on my part! thanks guys for putting up with my lack of knowledge. haha
08-22-2010, 04:32 PM
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if it were my and I had a bone stock XJ to build from a simple 2in BB 31s and armor is where i would start as its a cheep way to get a good looking rig with out wasting much money on parts you'll have to replace if you go bigger. but thats just my .02
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