cherokee mike

Hey guys not sure how a forum works but i have a few questions. I just picked up a 2000 jeep cherokee completly stock and was looking at putting just a 3.5" rubicon suspension lift on it. Do i have to do any mods like extend the drive shaft, or the brake lines? I was told i have to get a slip yoke eliminator and CV drive shaft. What do you guys think? Tire size is my next question, how big should i go? I was thinking 31" 10.5. Not sure tho. let me know and thanks for your time.

89whiteXJ

RESEARCH THIS. You will find many many many post. Even a spot here just for questions like this.

trailsend.lake

yep right above this post is a box saying (search this thread ) just click on it and all your questions will be answered

jmm0122

Ill answer even though this question is asked on a daily basis. You may need a sye ever jeep is different so you wont know till you lift it. The kit comes with exteded rear brake line and the fronts can be redrilled to work. 31's are what most people run with 3" if lift but it you trim the fenders you can fit larger.
The first responses wernt the nicest way to welcome a new member into the forum but in the future most questions can be answered with the search feature.

EvilMaster

Here is what I have.

RE6025 - 3.5" SuperRide kit with full leaf packs.
RE3715 - Upgraded my control arms to Super Flex adjustables. - (You don't need to do this, it was a personal preference)
RE1467 - 4* shim set
RE1600 - Adjustable track bar
RE1807 - SYE kit for my NP242 - (Yes, you definitely need to do an SYE)
RE1898-335 - CVF Driveshaft - (If you have a Chrysler 8.25 rear diff and an NP242-J TC, this is the shaft model you need)

OME-SD40 - Old Man EMU Nitrocharger Steering Stabilizer
OME-N36L - Old Man EMU Nitrocharger Rear Shocks
OME-N35L - Old Man EMU Nitrocharger Front Shocks
55200.6132 - 32 Tooth Speedometer Gear

For tires and rims I went with Nokian Vatiiva M/T 31x10.5R15 tires mounted on Core Racing Explorer Rims 15x8 with 3.75" backspacing.

My build thread: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/my...install-59753/

With this kit, you will not need another thing. Out of the box, you are good to go.

cliffordthebigredjeep

I have the RE 3.5 lift and am running 31's That is about as big as you want to go with that lift. Inhard core offroading the 31's even come close to rubbing the wells if the wheels are turned hard

cliffordthebigredjeep

I did have to lower the transfer case 3/4 inch with Rustys spacers because I had some driveline vibration after the lift. This adjustment fixed it and the noise went away.

jmm0122

Come close? Mine rub all the time. Haha. My fender flares will get ripped off at some point im sure but hey you gotta flex.

EvilMaster

I agree, 31" tires are the perfect fit for the RE-3.5" kits. I don't have any rubbing either using stock backspacing. I had 3.75" backspacing on it until the cops warned me about my tires sticking out, with those I could see that they would come in contact with the fenders under full stuff. But once I mounted my 31s on my stock rims, I can stuff them without issues.

EvilMaster

Hey Jmm0122, where did you pick up your "HiCountry D-Ring Tow Hooks"?? I am having a hard time finding anybody with stock on those.

jmm0122

I ordered them from HiCountry about 6 months ago. Sadly they are out of business now.

EvilMaster

Bummer. Know of anybody else who makes a similar product??

jmm0122

Rugged Ridge and C4x4 both make some but I dont know how good they are.

EvilMaster

Thanks for the info, I'll check em out.

jmm0122

No problem