MrGreek

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

xjjeepthing

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.

Kyle

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.

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''

Kyle

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.

srt-iz

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?

Kyle

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.

srt-iz

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.

Kyle

More height does not = more flex.

Tire size, control arm joints/angles, shock lengths, among other things determine flex.

srt-iz

What would you recomend i should do to get more flex without going much higher. Am i already flexed out?...LOL!

Kyle

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.

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!

Kyle

LA = Long arms

Give KTM (sam) a PM and you will get some great information regarding that subject.

srt-iz

Nice little write up on a custom built long arm.
http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/articl....jsp?id=257809

Kyle

Link doesnt work.