How does 3" lift compare to a higher lift?

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Feb 14, 2010 | 03:49 PM

#16

cob24

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From: Fort lewis, wa/ university place, wa

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Originally Posted by itzdan420

oh yea it was like $1300 I'm hoping it was worth saving for.

did you get all the gizmos and gadgets to go along with it. Iknow you got to dod alot of stuff to make it drive comfortably at that size. How much did everything else set you back?

Feb 14, 2010 | 04:24 PM

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dans01classic

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From: North Carolina

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 inline 6

Hey man look in to this also. Not quite as high as the six inch lift but pretty close and no where near the cost. I've got 5 inches of lift on mine not including bigger tires. Its a Rustys 3 inch suspension kit plus the budget boost 2 inch lift. The 3" const $270 and the budget boost cost $100. this is what it looks like. It runs and drives great. The only thing that I will probably add ist extended break lines in the future. Thats maybe $100 bucks or so. Here how it looks.

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Feb 14, 2010 | 04:40 PM

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JeepingDan

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Originally Posted by cob24

did you get all the gizmos and gadgets to go along with it. Iknow you got to dod alot of stuff to make it drive comfortably at that size. How much did everything else set you back?

I don't have it yet. But here's a pic it comes with just about everything. just a little over $1300 Still need wheels.

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Feb 14, 2010 | 04:56 PM

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TrekkerJmm

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From: N.J. Shore Area

Year: 1994

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Originally Posted by mikeyram

Any ideas on how a 3" lift looks compared to a 4" - 4 1/2"? I'm having a little difficulty with the visual. I'm thinking about keeping the stock rims, but will invest in new rims with the right look. Thanks.

Here is some sound advise and I'm sure lots of members will agree...Go for the bigger lift from the start because you will be happy with the 3 for a while then you will want MORE...lol...Tj
You can go here >https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/xj-lift-tire-setup-thread-260/index12/< and look at tons of pics of all types of lifts.

Feb 14, 2010 | 09:25 PM

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RedZeppelinXJ

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From: Gaines, NY

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a 3" lift will be just a little lower than this lol

Feb 14, 2010 | 09:35 PM

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joe bob

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I know this much, its cheaper to buy a 4 inch lift than to buy a 3 inch lift, find out its not enough and then go to a 4 inch lift anyway. If you think you might want a 4inc lift you should just go ahead and get a 6inch lift now and never look back lol.

Feb 14, 2010 | 09:51 PM

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troy fritz

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Originally Posted by Gcowen91

i put a 3" lift in easy to to but not big enough, it'll cool at first but when you start looking at 41/2 ang 61/2 inch lifts on peoples xjs you want one. buy off of rough country they are the cheapest and not bad for shipping, rustys offroad jips you for shipping.

http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_susp...lift_kits.html

Buy from carparts.com. They are the cheapest. They want $55 less than manufacturer and give free shipping on top of that.

Feb 14, 2010 | 09:54 PM

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troy fritz

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Originally Posted by joe bob

Carparts.com is only$200 shipped for a 3in suspension lift. I just put this kit and 1.5in coil spacers on and got almost 6in of lift. Im lovin it.

Feb 14, 2010 | 09:59 PM

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Mike1998XJ

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From: Grand Haven, Michigan

Year: 1998, 1999

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Buy a 3.5" RE. That will net you over 5". Their lifts all run that much higher than advertised... You have Vendors on this site that supply RE at a very good price.

Feb 17, 2010 | 09:07 PM

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mikeyram

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Originally Posted by leo3000

we still dunno what your gunna do with it...

if its purely for looks just get a bb and some 31's

Had it since '98 and figured it's time to beef it up...for now. I know that once I get my feet wet, I'll be getting her dirty.

Mar 31, 2012 | 05:27 AM

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Tbiggs

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Needing you help lol

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Originally Posted by dans01classic

Whats up man, i was woundering with the budget boost on top of the 3 inch, what size tires do you run? im going to add a bb on top of my 3 inch and was woundering how big i can go. Plus any tips or other info with doing this would be great. ive herd a million different storys but never actually talked to someone who has done the bb on a 3 inch, stuff like do i absolutly need a sye or t case drop if do the bb on top of my 3 inch? my jeep is drivin almost all on road, but will off road here and there. but being my dd i need something that drives good and can do high speeds on the highway without any problems. Hope to hear from ya soon. Thanks!!