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Old May 3, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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Whats up guys! I'm new to the Jeep world and Im already loving the new ride. I picked up a 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ...

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32in BF Goodrich MTs on black rims

I wanted to ask you all how hard it would be to lower the Jeep. I think 4.5 inch is a bit too high for my taste and want to bring it down to 3 inches.

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Old May 3, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Buy a 3 inch lift and replace the 4.5".
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Was it heavy?
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Old May 3, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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Was it heavy?
^^^ I laughed. Awesomeness.
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Lol sorry, couldnt resist!
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NO!! Damn you NO! Is it a long arm set up?? For the cost of a new 3" lift get a long arm conversion
Please don't tell me your LA already?
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x2 on getting the 3 inch kit. then sell me your 4.5 inch!
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NO!! Damn you NO! Is it a long arm set up?? For the cost of a new 3" lift get a long arm conversion
Please don't tell me your LA already?
Oh I bet he got long arms after pickin it up!!
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ROFL
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I'm scratching my old comment.

It didn't make sense...

Maybe next time...
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It sure didnt! Lol
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Why? Seriously, for the cost, time and cost, only for and inch and a half!? Just leave it as is. Unless youre 5'6" and getting in is a SERIOUS hassle, I would leave it. Not only is it functional, but it looks good too. Hell, I wish my Jeep was set up like that!
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Also...just a note. They sell side steps for XJ's. I think it'd be cheaper than the hassle of buying a new lift, installing it, removing old, taking time to sell old (for half its value), etc. Plus, some of those side step packages are pretty BA looking. Just a humble idear.
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Originally Posted by bigvig
Why? Seriously, for the cost, time and cost, only for and inch and a half!? Just leave it as is. Unless youre 5'6" and getting in is a SERIOUS hassle, I would leave it. Not only is it functional, but it looks good too. Hell, I wish my Jeep was set up like that!
maybe your right. That's why i asked. I don't know nothing when it comes to jeeps or cars for that matter. Im 6'1" and have no problem getting in. I used to drive a lowered mustang, I might just need to get used to it.
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Originally Posted by 1991Jeep_Man
Also...just a note. They sell side steps for XJ's. I think it'd be cheaper than the hassle of buying a new lift, installing it, removing old, taking time to sell old (for half its value), etc. Plus, some of those side step packages are pretty BA looking. Just a humble idear.
Which side step packages do you recommend?
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