whitexj96

So i just got done patching up my floor boards in my 96 cherokee. gona lay down some por 15 next week. this is my first project and i am new to the forum. i need to replace the stock shackles because they are shot. gona bolt on rough country adjustable rear shackles and to even the front out teraflex 2 inch coil spacers. in the coming months i'm doing a 4.5inch lift. so i have 2 questions.

1. After puting on the new shackles and spacers will I have to replace anything else due to this extra 2inchs of lift? (for exapmle break lines)
2. Since i'm doing a 4.5 inch lift in the future it will already have 2 inchs due to the shackles and spacers....so same question. Will i have to replace drive shafts or break lines or anything like that?

any help would be appreciated!!!! I apologize if these are common sence answers but like I said this is my first project to I'm not to sure about a lot of things. thank you in advance!!!!!!!!

dukie564

you may have to move the brake line mounting point down a bit to gain some slack. The stock shocks should be fine for only 2" of lift if you just drive it on the road. Driveshafts should be fine.

4.5" is another story entirely. You'll need longer brake lines, new shocks, adjustable trackbar, a transfer case drop (at minimum).

If you reuse the shackles and spacers you'll be above 6", which is the point where you start getting into needing a SYE and new driveshaft, different/adjustable control arms (or long arms), drop pitman arm and double-shear trackbar.

whitexj96

thank you so much for the information!!!

OEJ

Are you just using shackles for the rear lift. how are your leaf springs?

XJPRO

i just did a 2.5" shackle and spacer... i had to remove my rear sway bar because it rubbed the tires. im running stock rims. other than that i didnt do anything to brake line, shocks, etc.

whitexj96

To OEJ...for now yes...in about to months i am getting a rough country 3 inch lift to include new leafs...i need 'em...like i said it's my first project so unfortunately i have already done a few things out of order...not running it on the trails until it's complete though

whitexj96

XJPRO....how much was new rear sway bar? and what kind did you get?