88 cherokee motor question.
08-22-2010, 06:12 PM
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88 cherokee motor question.
i want to put a 3-4.5 inch lift on my jeep with some 30 or 31's maybe a new front bumper with a winch. not sure. the point being my friend is telling me my motor might go out. 
i planned on upgrading it a little cold air intake etc... will i have motor troubles with a simple lift and new front bumper? many thanks
i planned on upgrading it a little cold air intake etc... will i have motor troubles with a simple lift and new front bumper? many thanks
08-22-2010, 06:22 PM
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no way man. it should not hurt your motor at all. people do it all the time. i dont know why your friend would think the motor will go
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08-22-2010, 07:37 PM
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Yes. Your friend is dead on. Lifting your Cherokee will destroy the engine because the oil will have be lifted higher by the pump and you'll loose oil pressure!
Am I doing this right? Seriously, lifting will destroy the engine?
The only thing you'll see with the engine is a perceived drop in power due to the larger tires, and slightly worse gas mileage. If you regear as well, the power will come back. But with 31s I don't think it'll be a huge difference. Lots of people run stock gears on 4.0Ls at 3.5" and with 31s.
Am I doing this right? Seriously, lifting will destroy the engine?
The only thing you'll see with the engine is a perceived drop in power due to the larger tires, and slightly worse gas mileage. If you regear as well, the power will come back. But with 31s I don't think it'll be a huge difference. Lots of people run stock gears on 4.0Ls at 3.5" and with 31s.
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