pinion angle (lift)
02-01-2012, 01:23 AM
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pinion angle (lift)
My son and I want to lift our cherokee. It is a 2000 with a 4.0. we have look, may have over looked, but can't seem to find how high we can lift it with out changing the pinion angles. any help would be nice
02-01-2012, 01:44 AM
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Adjustable Control arms for the front and proper shims under the leafs in the rear.
02-01-2012, 10:47 PM
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I believe any amount of lift will change the pinion angle. As far as lifting without correcting the pinion angles I would say none. You will need an alignment when you lift it anyway so you may as well have them adjust pinion angle while their at it. There are also quite a few write ups detailing a home alignment that includes setting the pinion angles.
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02-01-2012, 11:51 PM
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Doing an alignment is a cakewalk. You can adjust your pinion angle on the front while your at it. Google it, then grab yourself a tape measure and an angle finder.
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Originally Posted by xjbeadlocks
any lift height will change you pinion angles
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02-03-2012, 02:16 AM
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thanks for the replies. I was told by a local that I could lift 4" with out changing any angles. being that I have to reangle anyways I am going with a 6" sl and a 2 in bl.
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Originally Posted by extremesol
thanks for the replies. I was told by a local that I could lift 4" with out changing any angles. being that I have to reangle anyways I am going with a 6" sl and a 2 in bl.
02-03-2012, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by extremesol
thanks for the replies. I was told by a local that I could lift 4" with out changing any angles. being that I have to reangle anyways I am going with a 6" sl and a 2 in bl.
Wait, 6"sl? 2" bl? Please don't tell me your gonna lift it 8" on stock control arms, trackbars,etc....
Originally Posted by extremesol
thanks for the replies. I was told by a local that I could lift 4" with out changing any angles. being that I have to reangle anyways I am going with a 6" sl and a 2 in bl.
Wait, 6"sl? 2" bl? Please don't tell me your gonna lift it 8" on stock control arms, trackbars,etc....
02-03-2012, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by fishtaconc
Correction.... Next post: Where do bl spacers go? As I assume bl= body lift.
