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Old 09-30-2009, 12:29 AM
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i've been thinking about lifting my 92 4.0 HO but its automatic. i don't do hardcore trail driving. its my daily and i take it snowboarding and camping. but i still like for my jeep to like nice. i was thinking a 4 1/2 in lift but i'm not sure. the car has 241,xxx and still running strong. the car is still stock and haven't done anything to it. what is your guys opinion. do a lift or try to find a stick shift one. i just started college so i don't have a lot of $$$$
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go to roughcountry.com and look at their lifts, if your on a budget thats where to go they have great products at great prices
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hi mate, its rude not lift a jeep have a look in this link.. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/all...go-here-10579/ ... good luck and keep us posted......
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so i did go and look and was interested in their 4.5 in lift with the new rear leaf springs with the nitro 9000 shocks and performance steering stabilizer. but i am unsure of the control arm. what is better the adjustable C. arm or the C arm drop kit. or is both needed?
is there anything else i should be looking at replacing while redoing the suspension?
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ps...it not a car its a jeep:
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the new arms come with the kit, and you wont need to arm drop unless you go 6.5'' lift, you will get all you need in that kit
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thanks for the input. hopefully by december i'll have it and get installed. i'm new 4x4 coming from the euro scene (low cars) will i need to anything to the drive shaft?
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the kit should come with a transfer case drop. which will fix your driveshaft angle
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thanks. i read it quickly and now i know the kit has everything.
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no problem. have fun with your new money pit
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All of the above have good lift options... As far as it being an auto tranny.. it doesnt matter. Plenty of people wheel with autos, I do... Its just preferance... So do you're Jeep a favor... LIFT IT!!!
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at least its cheaper to buy parts for my jeep then my jetta. it cost me about $200 to get a spare key made (laser cut key) jeep spare key only cost $1.99
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Exactly! Stick with the jeep and sell money pit Jetta lol (JK)... But seriously... Please lift the Jeep... It hurts me to know there is a stock cherokee with so much potential and no one wanting to give it a little love lol... good luck man
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thanks for the advice. and i am currently working on selling jetta. hopefully i can sell it with in the month
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have any photos of said jeep?


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