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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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ok i lifted my cherokee 3 inch. i have 2 inch rear shackles if i buy two inch poly spacers for the front would i need to buy new shocks fro this. im already understanding some things ill have to fix like pitman drop, brakelins longer and t case drop but will i neeed little longer shocks? another thing how are the poly spacers on a already lifted jeep? sucks, not sucks, not recomended, imput guys thanks in advancedd
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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Add adjustable control arms or drop brackets, and an adjustable track bar and you should be good.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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dont mean to sound doubtful but that seams too easy. for some reason something telling me that longer schocks are needed.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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I wouldn't say that 2 inches justifies new shocks. I have a 2 inch lift on mine and I still run stock length shocks with no problems.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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you will need longer shocks for down travel. your gonna want new LCA's and trac bar too.
I dont like spacers in my opinion, they look cheap and dont provide much.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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Get bar pin eliminators and that will give you about and extra inch on your existing shocks...
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Gatchmo5710
you will need longer shocks for down travel. your gonna want new LCA's and trac bar too.
I dont like spacers in my opinion, they look cheap and dont provide much.

i can see were you say it will look cheap. lol but i just bought my 3 inch and i really would rather not spend more for a bigger lift rite now just like to add to it. and what would you say my max would be on flexing with 3 inch lift shocks? i have 33s on my jeep now i cut my fenders tonight cuz i was rubbing and ill have new bump stops soon.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 11:43 PM
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It depends on the length of shock. If you have shocks that fit a 3inch lift exactly your going to loose 2 inches of down travel because when you put those spacers in your extending your shock out 2 inches more. Now if the shock is a little longer than what is just needed for a 3 inch lift you will loose less. And maybe none at all. But you dont wanna be "bottoming" out your shocks.

you might be able to get away with it but shocks arent too expensive so i would get them when you can.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Gatchmo5710
It depends on the length of shock. If you have shocks that fit a 3inch lift exactly your going to loose 2 inches of down travel because when you put those spacers in your extending your shock out 2 inches more. Now if the shock is a little longer than what is just needed for a 3 inch lift you will loose less. And maybe none at all. But you dont wanna be "bottoming" out your shocks.

you might be able to get away with it but shocks arent too expensive so i would get them when you can.
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Not required but without a doubt a good idea. in the mean time, limiting straps.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 02:50 AM
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if youve added 3inches and are adding another 2. then yes, required. any lift 3inches or less front and rear, youre fine, if its your daily driver. now if you over extend on a trail wth a 3inch and stock shocks, thats iffy. anything higher than 3inches youll NEED shocks, t-case drop kit (or sye), trac-bar, new alignment.
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by red97cherokeewithsunroof
if youve added 3inches and are adding another 2. then yes, required. any lift 3inches or less front and rear, youre fine, if its your daily driver. now if you over extend on a trail wth a 3inch and stock shocks, thats iffy. anything higher than 3inches youll NEED shocks, t-case drop kit (or sye), trac-bar, new alignment.
but i bought new rc shocks that are bigger than stock. fit the 3 inch lift perfect. these arent stock. just claiifying just want to see if my new ones will work if not i guess no biggie ill keep em for spares. but how things go these days savin the extra money rather than spending is always great hah
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