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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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hi there, complete newb, but I'm aware of the how the forums work.
I did a search but came up short.

I'm looking at buying a 96' Cherokee with a Rubicon Express 3" Lift kit, with new front coil springs and rear add-a-leafs. Brand new PORC (Performance Off Road Center) shocks at all four corners and new front control arms as well as PORC Heavy duty adjustable front trac bar.

I want a higher lift, is there anything I can do to make it sit higher, or is that it? thanks in advance
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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Depending on the arms you have, you could add a spacer and a shackle. But more then 4" of lift you will need longer brake lines, adjustable trac-bar and more then likely a SYE. I have 3" on my XJ getting ready to add a 1" shackle and spacer as well.
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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How much higher do you want to go?

On top of that xjjeepthing said you will need new LCA's and possibly UCA's and most definitely a SYE.

But let us know how much higher you want.
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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after reffering to the nice list of acronyms, which I must say is very well done, don't have that on my Rx-7 forum, it does make sense with to upgrade the LCA, UCA's and the SYE .. I am looking for anything from 4.5, to 6''
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MrGreek
after reffering to the nice list of acronyms, which I must say is very well done, don't have that on my Rx-7 forum, it does make sense with to upgrade the LCA, UCA's and the SYE .. I am looking for anything from 4.5, to 6''
Yes it does especially with that sort of height. Although at 6" I would look into some LA's (long arms) to increase your ride quality.
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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I too have a 3" and looking to ad maybe a 1.5" spacer in front. Where can i get longer brake lines? and would I need an adjustable track bar?
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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I too have a 3" and looking to ad maybe a 1.5" spacer in front. Where can i get longer brake lines? and would I need an adjustable track bar?
You can either use some new RE braided lines or get some stock YJ front lines. Either will work. Yes, you will need a new adj tracbar.
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Originally Posted by Kyle Deidrick
You can either use some new RE braided lines or get some stock YJ front lines. Either will work. Yes, you will need a new adj tracbar.
Cool...Thanks! Is this going to give me a little more flex or the opposite? I dont want to go and spend money and do more bad than good.
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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Cool...Thanks! Is this going to give me a little more flex or the opposite? I dont want to go and spend money and do more bad than good.
More height does not = more flex.

Tire size, control arm joints/angles, shock lengths, among other things determine flex.
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Originally Posted by Kyle Deidrick
More height does not = more flex.

Tire size, control arm joints/angles, shock lengths, among other things determine flex.
What would you recomend i should do to get more flex without going much higher. Am i already flexed out?...LOL!
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by srt-iz
What would you recomend i should do to get more flex without going much higher. Am i already flexed out?...LOL!
If it were me (I will be doing this) I would go a bit over an inch higher and go LA's. Make sure your shocks will permit then run bigger tires according to your preference.

A real good person to talk to about this would be ktmracer (our mod) he is my go to guy whenever I have questions regarding the flex department. I would suggest shooting him a PM.
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyle Deidrick
If it were me (I will be doing this) I would go a bit over an inch higher and go LA's. Make sure your shocks will permit then run bigger tires according to your preference.

A real good person to talk to about this would be ktmracer (our mod) he is my go to guy whenever I have questions regarding the flex department. I would suggest shooting him a PM.
I just wish i knew what Long Arms are.... Im fairly new to the suspension department. I come from the drag racing atmosphere and got bored. Trying something new. I will shoot the PM Thanx!
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by srt-iz
I just wish i knew what Long Arms are.... Im fairly new to the suspension department. I come from the drag racing atmosphere and got bored. Trying something new. I will shoot the PM Thanx!
LA = Long arms

Give KTM (sam) a PM and you will get some great information regarding that subject.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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Nice little write up on a custom built long arm.
http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/articl....jsp?id=257809
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Originally Posted by srt-iz
Nice little write up on a custom built long arm.
http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/articl....jsp?id=257809
Link doesnt work.
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