to lift or not ?????
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to lift or not ?????
I got a '97 Jeep Ckerokee amd put new tires on which are 235/75R/15. And they rub because the springs are sagging. I was gonna lift it with a kit that has new springs but the only lift I can find is a 3 inch with new rear springs. So do I really need a lift with that size tire if I had springs that aren't sagging? Also I am looking for the cheapest route I can take.
Thanx in advance
Thanx in advance
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From: Orlando, FL and Lufkin, Texas
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
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Follow this build. I have 235 75's like you and was not sure if I should lift. I went this route and am very happy. Taller than stock, but not drastic. Road manners are great and I can even go one size larger if need be. Pretty much bumpers and it will be done until my son wants it +/- 10 years from now.
Follow this build. I have 235 75's like you and was not sure if I should lift. I went this route and am very happy. Taller than stock, but not drastic. Road manners are great and I can even go one size larger if need be. Pretty much bumpers and it will be done until my son wants it +/- 10 years from now.
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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
3" looks almost stock, get a decent rough country lift with full leaf packs. And welcome to the addiction.
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From: Coeur d' Alene, Idaho
Year: 1998
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Engine: 4.0 rebuilt w/ bored TB, banks header, upgraded ignition, 3 row rad, high flow h2o pump, 180* t-stat
or you could have your springs re-arched and get new shocks....cheap, quick fix....
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From: Gilbert AZ/Las Cruces NM
Year: 1996
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if you do not want to lift a whole lot, OME makes the best ride quality lift out there. They are made my ARB in australia but there are many venders who sell their products. I would look into them. Great Company with an EXCELLENT ride. much better than stock
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From: Everett, WA
Year: 1992
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this is true. great kit for a dd!
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From: Grand Prairie, Texas
Year: 1998
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I have 235/75's on my stock rig and I don't rub at all. Could always hit the JY and grab a set of decent, non-flat springs off an XJ and throw those on.
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no they have not gotten better. 2 members in our club had a 4.5" lift and one had a 6.5 long arm kit. first trip out on both (they are brothers) we hit moab. 4.5" kit the leafs turned into S shape. 2 days later the long arm bushings were shot. got home and found out both set of leafs bushing are garbage.
oh ya the kits were bought a little over two months ago. garbage. they sold the kits and went another route. I would hate to have to replace my bushing after I just bought a new kit. come to find out its a common probably and RC said they are going to work on it 4 quarter of this year. sorry dude they are garbage.
oh ya the kits were bought a little over two months ago. garbage. they sold the kits and went another route. I would hate to have to replace my bushing after I just bought a new kit. come to find out its a common probably and RC said they are going to work on it 4 quarter of this year. sorry dude they are garbage.
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From: West Deptford, NJ
Year: 97
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no they have not gotten better. 2 members in our club had a 4.5" lift and one had a 6.5 long arm kit. first trip out on both (they are brothers) we hit moab. 4.5" kit the leafs turned into S shape. 2 days later the long arm bushings were shot. got home and found out both set of leafs bushing are garbage.
oh ya the kits were bought a little over two months ago. garbage. they sold the kits and went another route. I would hate to have to replace my bushing after I just bought a new kit. come to find out its a common probably and RC said they are going to work on it 4 quarter of this year. sorry dude they are garbage.
oh ya the kits were bought a little over two months ago. garbage. they sold the kits and went another route. I would hate to have to replace my bushing after I just bought a new kit. come to find out its a common probably and RC said they are going to work on it 4 quarter of this year. sorry dude they are garbage.
i know plenty of people not just jeep guys who have had no problems with their kits