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Old May 15, 2013 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by DigitalBman
Can I comfortably put a 3 inch lift on a 95 grand cherokee zj, without replacing anything?

I would be doing the budget boost spacers that go under the springs.

Thanks!
If you don't want to change anything then stick to 2 inches, IMO.

It'll still need an alignment.
Old May 15, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by lowrange2

If you don't want to change anything then stick to 2 inches, IMO.

It'll still need an alignment.
Thank you!

Yeah my buddy can't afford anything more. I offered to install for him and was unsure of 2 or 3 for a ZJ

I know about xj's not so much zj's.

Thank you very much for the quick response!
Old May 15, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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Well, I don't know much about ZJ's either. I'm basing my opinion off of an XJ platform.
Old May 15, 2013 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by DigitalBman
Can I comfortably put a 3 inch lift on a 95 grand cherokee zj, without replacing anything?

I would be doing the budget boost spacers that go under the springs.

Thanks!
You'll need a new front ds possibly. I know the wj has that issue
Old May 15, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by DigitalBman

Thank you!

Yeah my buddy can't afford anything more. I offered to install for him and was unsure of 2 or 3 for a ZJ

I know about xj's not so much zj's.

Thank you very much for the quick response!
From what I understand about zjs you can just Buy a set of 2-3" springs for the front and move the factory front springs to the rear to lift that. Also did anyone catch putting the spacers "under" the springs?
Old May 15, 2013 | 01:00 PM
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Jeep Wrangler or Cherokee Rugged Ridge Heavy Duty Steering TJ XJ ZJ

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/3804733337.html

Is the rugged ridge setup any good? At stock height - 2.5" lift is what I'll be using it for (not sure if stock height will work with it). On a DD.

Is the inverted T any better for steering than inverted y? As far as when I hit a bump and my wheel jerks around?
Old May 15, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselD
Jeep Wrangler or Cherokee Rugged Ridge Heavy Duty Steering TJ XJ ZJ

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/3804733337.html

Is the rugged ridge setup any good? At stock height - 2.5" lift is what I'll be using it for (not sure if stock height will work with it). On a DD.

Is the inverted T any better for steering than inverted y? As far as when I hit a bump and my wheel jerks around?
I'm looking at the rugged ridge 1 ton crossover. It should work with stock height. I don't see why it wouldn't , as far as I know and have heard around here both the inverted t and y steering kinda suck. (For offroad) for the price it seems decent and should be a good upgrade
Old May 15, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselD
Jeep Wrangler or Cherokee Rugged Ridge Heavy Duty Steering TJ XJ ZJ

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/3804733337.html

Is the rugged ridge setup any good? At stock height - 2.5" lift is what I'll be using it for (not sure if stock height will work with it). On a DD.

Is the inverted T any better for steering than inverted y? As far as when I hit a bump and my wheel jerks around?
Oh and btw that info description is for 1 ton steering. Whatever that guy is selling is crap
Old May 15, 2013 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4

Oh and btw that info description is for 1 ton steering. Whatever that guy is selling is crap
Roll down to steering kits and you'll see. Rugged ridge does not make that http://www.ruggedridgeoffroad.com/jeep-steering.php
Old May 15, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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You know you can edit posts, eh?
Old May 15, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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for 32x10.5x15 what proper backspacing on the rims do i need 5-4.5 right?
Old May 15, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
You know you can edit posts, eh?
He be wantin to up dat post count!!

Originally Posted by bruni86xj
for 32x10.5x15 what proper backspacing on the rims do i need 5-4.5 right?
You can get by with stock backspacing with 10.50 wide tires.. not sure what it is.. but I know 4.5 would work, not sure about 5
Old May 15, 2013 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by arorton

He be wantin to up dat post count!!

You can get by with stock backspacing with 10.50 wide tires.. not sure what it is.. but I know 4.5 would work, not sure about 5
5x4.5 is the rim bolt pattern. Stock offset depending on the rim is 5.25. If you want them to stick out a bit and not rub LCA or rear body depending on lift Id run a min of 3.75-4.25" backspacing. Ill be using 3.75" backspacing when I got back to 33x12.5s.
Old May 15, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206
5x4.5 is the rim bolt pattern. Stock offset depending on the rim is 5.25. If you want them to stick out a bit and not rub LCA or rear body depending on lift Id run a min of 3.75-4.25" backspacing. Ill be using 3.75" backspacing when I got back to 33x12.5s.
ah my bad lol thats why i asked dont know much about rims
Old May 15, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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How in the heck are u supposed to get to the idler pulley with the efan in the way >_< is it just the two small screws holding it in?



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