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May 15, 2013 | 10:11 AM
  #30706  
Quote: 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.
May 15, 2013 | 10:21 AM
  #30707  
Quote:
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!
May 15, 2013 | 10:27 AM
  #30708  
Well, I don't know much about ZJ's either. I'm basing my opinion off of an XJ platform.
May 15, 2013 | 10:33 AM
  #30709  
Quote: 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
May 15, 2013 | 11:06 AM
  #30710  
Quote:
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?
May 15, 2013 | 01:00 PM
  #30711  
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?
May 15, 2013 | 01:18 PM
  #30712  
Quote: 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
May 15, 2013 | 01:20 PM
  #30713  
Quote: 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
May 15, 2013 | 01:22 PM
  #30714  
Quote:
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
May 15, 2013 | 03:07 PM
  #30715  
You know you can edit posts, eh?
May 15, 2013 | 03:18 PM
  #30716  
for 32x10.5x15 what proper backspacing on the rims do i need 5-4.5 right?
May 15, 2013 | 03:27 PM
  #30717  
Quote: You know you can edit posts, eh?
He be wantin to up dat post count!!

Quote: 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
May 15, 2013 | 03:38 PM
  #30718  
Quote:
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.
May 15, 2013 | 03:53 PM
  #30719  
Quote: 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
May 15, 2013 | 04:46 PM
  #30720  
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?