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Old 07-08-2009, 12:34 AM
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so i just got a 87 cherokee a couple of weeks ago with 3in lift and 31in tires. been wheelin a couple times and would like a little more lift. what is the best way to go about this? Thanks
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so i just got a 87 cherokee a couple of weeks ago with 3in lift and 31in tires. been wheelin a couple times and would like a little more lift. what is the best way to go about this? Thanks
2" lift shackles and 2" coil spacers
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is there anything else i will have to do? a friend was telling me something about yoke eliminator or something like that.
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This should help.
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Okay I got my answer. Now one other question and yes I searched and came up with two topics. What size of shoes do I need? By size I mean width. I can get 1.75in or 2.125. Does it really matter?
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Okay I got my answer. Now one other question and yes I searched and came up with two topics. What size of shoes do I need? By size I mean width. I can get 1.75in or 2.125. Does it really matter?
Depends on which rear axle you have.
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This is a dumb question but how do I figure that out? Sorry for the noob questions im goin from imports to jeeps.
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Okay after reading a few things I have come to the conclusion that it is a dana 44.
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