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Old 11-12-2009, 04:12 PM
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I have a 1988 cherokee xj olympic edition. Does anybody know how many inches i can lift it until i have to replace mechanical componets?

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I have a 1988 cherokee xj olympic edition. Does anybody know how many inches i can lift it until i have to replace mechanical componets?

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4.5 lift and 31s but you will loose some power off the line.. is your truck an automatic or a manual?
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even at 4.5 you're looking at an SYE being your best route to eliminate the driveline vibes.
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How many inches can i lift my jeep cherokee until i have to lengthen the driveshaft.

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How many inches can i lift my jeep cherokee until i have to lengthen the driveshaft.

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i got 6.5" lift and my drive shafts are fine , i did add a 1" transfer case drop kit to help with the angles tho
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Thanks a bunch. Any other parts a would have to change going to a 3.5 lit or larger. And i have $325.00 dollars to get a lift. Any suggestions? Whats the biggest i fan get with that?

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you gotta look around at complete kits for that price range , but your gonna atleast need longer shocks and at the least a extension for your trac bar , and probly longer sway bar end links
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Alright thanks man. I'll do alittle research and hopfully get it lifted before snow hits this winter!

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Alright thanks man. I'll do alittle research and hopfully get it lifted before snow hits this winter!

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i know rough country has some good deals , i would deff look into that , there new stuff is quality too, also check out rustys
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I apprieciate it.

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