Best 2" option?
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From: Santa Barbara California
Year: 1994
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i have a 90 Xj with a 4.5" rough country lift, i'm looking into getting an extra 2" for it so its about a 6" lift, anyone have any ideas as to what i can do?? for 2" more but fairly cheap?
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From: Santa Barbara California
Year: 1994
Model: Grand Cherokee
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i see, the only thing i'm worried about is the rear shackles, because i have a 4.5" lift already on it, so if i want two more inches the shackle need to be 2" bigger than what i have on it allready. and also do i need to buy new shocks?
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From: Cove, OR
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Don't have any idea what shocks you have on your Cherokee now, so I don't know if you will need new shocks. Some shocks are for 0-3", of lift some are for 4-6", etc. so you will know more about what you need than someone on this forum.
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2" is easy get some pucks and shackles, if you don't careabout ride or function.
Going from 4-4.5" lift to anything over 5" should never be attempted ON THE CHEAP. In a XJ ANY Lift over 5" REQUIRES major modification and strengthening of the Suspension, Steering and Drive train. Short list; Control arms, unless you already have long arms or drop brackets, they are too short, and will reduce flex and make for a crappy ride. You MUST do a SYE and driveshaft, even if you have one now you probably need longer drive shafts. More lift means bigger tires, you have a D35 rear ant tire bigger than 32" is asking for trouble. Bigger tires mean you should regear the axles, added danger for the D35.
Going from 4-4.5" lift to anything over 5" should never be attempted ON THE CHEAP. In a XJ ANY Lift over 5" REQUIRES major modification and strengthening of the Suspension, Steering and Drive train. Short list; Control arms, unless you already have long arms or drop brackets, they are too short, and will reduce flex and make for a crappy ride. You MUST do a SYE and driveshaft, even if you have one now you probably need longer drive shafts. More lift means bigger tires, you have a D35 rear ant tire bigger than 32" is asking for trouble. Bigger tires mean you should regear the axles, added danger for the D35.
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