Good lift kit?
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From: Hesperia
Year: 89
Model: Cherokee
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adjustable is nice. i had a rustys one with a tie rod end on it and it didnt do a thing. So i made my own track bar using heim joints because it takes the play out of the steering wheel. just changing over to a track bar with a heim took 80% of the slack out of my steering wheel. you can make one for about $80
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From: Burnt Hills NY
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Sway bar disconnects are not needed for any lift kit to drive on the road. The purpose of disconnecting your sway bars is to be able to fully flex the suspension while offroading. Sway bars should NEVER be disconnected for on road use. This is providing your lift kit comes with extended sway bar links, as most do.
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From: Allentown, Pa
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
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From: Council Bluffs
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 260k
I already have a bunch of slack in my steering so i think i will end up getting one.
I dont have any skid plates or recovery points other then whats already on the jeep. It does have a skid plate up front but i think its factory?
I dont have any skid plates or recovery points other then whats already on the jeep. It does have a skid plate up front but i think its factory?
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From: Council Bluffs
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 260k
Ive decided i am for sure getting this kit: http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3x.html
Is their anything else i will need, just want to make a list.
Also What all do i need to make a bastard pack?
Is their anything else i will need, just want to make a list.
Also What all do i need to make a bastard pack?
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From: Allentown, Pa
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
Ive decided i am for sure getting this kit: http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3x.html
Is their anything else i will need, just want to make a list.
Also What all do i need to make a bastard pack?
Is their anything else i will need, just want to make a list.
Also What all do i need to make a bastard pack?
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From: Council Bluffs
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 260k
Thanks, you and everyone else have been alot of help. It wont be tell august before i can get the lift. The wagons front brakes got expensive pretty quick and it ate up alot of my money that i had saved up. Ill start looking into the pack and ask questions if i need help. Thanks again.
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Year: 1994
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Thanks, you and everyone else have been alot of help. It wont be tell august before i can get the lift. The wagons front brakes got expensive pretty quick and it ate up alot of my money that i had saved up. Ill start looking into the pack and ask questions if i need help. Thanks again.
P.S. Good luck with the Hornet!
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From: Council Bluffs
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 260k
I cant wait to get it!
And as for the hornet, if all goes right i will be racing it at our kind of local track, on the 30th. All theirs left to do is wait for the rotors to get here. Clean the motor up (get rid of the oil) put new valve cover gasket on it, maybe new plugs but i dont think it will need and Make sure i dont do anymore burnouts so i have tread left to hook up on
And as for the hornet, if all goes right i will be racing it at our kind of local track, on the 30th. All theirs left to do is wait for the rotors to get here. Clean the motor up (get rid of the oil) put new valve cover gasket on it, maybe new plugs but i dont think it will need and Make sure i dont do anymore burnouts so i have tread left to hook up on
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Haha good. I'm pretty bad with the Jeep burnouts. =( Seems the more expensive tires I drive, the more stupid drivers are out there and the worse my road rage gets. Oh well...
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From: Council Bluffs
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 260k
I got my lift. Went rough country. It showed up today, its getting put on this weekend. Oh and it got a random anti freeze leak, not bad, but going to try to find out why it is leaking sense the skid plates off. Its dripping off the passenger side of the skid plate and isnt leaking up top.
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0, comp cam, 99 intake, apn header, neon injectors, Thunderbolt 2.5" High Flow Cat
I've never in my life see someone have to bash things so much and never ever be able to provide ANY evidence whatsoever to back any of it up.
Go with the rough country man, you'll get a better deal if you call them direct though and ask for jason. Tell him you're from this forum.
Edit: NVM, I see you already got your lift. have fun with it!
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Year: 1998
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Your thinking is right. If the jeep needs a new suspension, why not lift it? I agree. But just to let you know, that you don't have to lift it just b/c. Screw what everyone else is doing. Do what your doin.
32's on a 3" lift. I've seen it. There is some cutting involved. I run 33's on 4.5" lift which really measured out at 5.25" after settling.
Personally, I still think that Rusty's kit I sent you is the way to go. But I only say that b/c I'm in my chair and not in yours. I wouldn't waste money on 2" of lift. Just get the 3". Hell if your lookin for instant gratification. Just get that RC lift (it kills me to say that b/c i dislike RC products).
Piece it together if you have to. That's another option. Maybe you find used spring pack. Then score some used tires and rims. That also might be the way to go. But again use your resources. Rusty's has a sales & clearance section. Craigslist. CF sale section. Throw out a post that your lookin for suspension stuff.
Check this site out. There is a parts exchange section. 5-90 is his screen name, but he's an awesome guy.
http://www.kelleyswip.com/index.html
32's on a 3" lift. I've seen it. There is some cutting involved. I run 33's on 4.5" lift which really measured out at 5.25" after settling.
Personally, I still think that Rusty's kit I sent you is the way to go. But I only say that b/c I'm in my chair and not in yours. I wouldn't waste money on 2" of lift. Just get the 3". Hell if your lookin for instant gratification. Just get that RC lift (it kills me to say that b/c i dislike RC products).
Piece it together if you have to. That's another option. Maybe you find used spring pack. Then score some used tires and rims. That also might be the way to go. But again use your resources. Rusty's has a sales & clearance section. Craigslist. CF sale section. Throw out a post that your lookin for suspension stuff.
Check this site out. There is a parts exchange section. 5-90 is his screen name, but he's an awesome guy.
http://www.kelleyswip.com/index.html
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