Stock Lift of a cherokee
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L IL-6
Stock Lift of a cherokee
How high is a 2001 XJ off the ground. I;m asking because before I bought mine I was told there was a lift on it before and they lowered it, I still think it is a little higher than what it's supposed to be.
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Model: Grand Cherokee
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what package does yours have? i know the sport models sit slightly lower (not much) stock than the other packages
lol, yeah, same here. the "old milking cow" syndrome some of us face. i'm not fixing that problem until i finally buy the lift kit i want. i figure no point is spending money on shocks and springs if i am just going to upgrade them later on.
lol, yeah, same here. the "old milking cow" syndrome some of us face. i'm not fixing that problem until i finally buy the lift kit i want. i figure no point is spending money on shocks and springs if i am just going to upgrade them later on.
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exactly, if i ever have more than 3 people in the jeep at one time, i always have to tell them how the scary scraping noise coming from the back is nothing to worry about (wheels rubbin wheel wells lol) and then i tell them to shut up or buy me a lift 
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There are three basic ways to measure lift independent of tire size. These are the "Hub to Flair" method, the "Rim to Flair" method, and the "Dirty", or "Frame", method.
"Hub to Flair Method" - Measure from hub center to fender flair, making sure to go straight up and down, not bowed around the tire. If you have center caps this is easy; if not, try a 3/8" rachet extension bar and read to the midpoint. Stock measurement is 17.5" in front, 17" in back.
"Rim to Flair Method" - Measure from top edge of the rim to fender flair, making sure to go straight up and down, not bowed around the tire. This method varies significantly due to differences in rim width, backspacking & tire size. Stock measurement is 9.5" in front, 9" in back.
"Dirty" or "Frame" method - Measure from the flat round bumpstop area inside at the bottom of the coil spring up to the top of the spring isolator, where it meets the bottom of spring tower. In back, measure from the top of the axle to the bottom of the frame rail, right above the bump stop. This is the only method that's valid if you've trimmed or relocated your fender flairs. Stock is 6.25" (6" with a D-44) in back, 11.25 in front.
Note that the flair has 1/2" more clearance in front than in back. Many people like to even the flairs up by lifting 1/2" higher in back. This also helps compensate for additional load weight, which in my experience tends to affect the back more than the front..
"Hub to Flair Method" - Measure from hub center to fender flair, making sure to go straight up and down, not bowed around the tire. If you have center caps this is easy; if not, try a 3/8" rachet extension bar and read to the midpoint. Stock measurement is 17.5" in front, 17" in back.
"Rim to Flair Method" - Measure from top edge of the rim to fender flair, making sure to go straight up and down, not bowed around the tire. This method varies significantly due to differences in rim width, backspacking & tire size. Stock measurement is 9.5" in front, 9" in back.
"Dirty" or "Frame" method - Measure from the flat round bumpstop area inside at the bottom of the coil spring up to the top of the spring isolator, where it meets the bottom of spring tower. In back, measure from the top of the axle to the bottom of the frame rail, right above the bump stop. This is the only method that's valid if you've trimmed or relocated your fender flairs. Stock is 6.25" (6" with a D-44) in back, 11.25 in front.
Note that the flair has 1/2" more clearance in front than in back. Many people like to even the flairs up by lifting 1/2" higher in back. This also helps compensate for additional load weight, which in my experience tends to affect the back more than the front..
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yeah i just went out and measured it 17.5 in front and about 17 in back, damn haha i was hoping for a little more lift. Thanks for the tips everyone
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