2000 jeep cherokee/XJ { ROUND TWO }
03-07-2013, 06:01 AM
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Hey man not to rain on your parade but it would be best if you leave the 2" spacer/shackles out of it. I only say this because I had the exact same set up on my first xj. The 4.5" rustys kit doesn't come with upper control arms and the track bar is made for up to a 5" lift if I remember correctly. Your suspension geometry is going to be messed up in the front and give you all kinds of problems and headaches. Axle will be way too far back in the wheel well, horrible control arm steepness (crappy ride quality), death wobble, multiple bent and even broken tie rod ends on the upper track bar... Etc. The brake lines only get relocated so they will definitely be too short. Either find a way to upgrade to the 6.5" kit that is much more "complete" or leave it at 4.5" and purchase the other needed parts for 6.5" as time/$ permit.
03-07-2013, 09:12 AM
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
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Thanks boss, i was alittle worried my self also. But thanks again, will wait one them. Just hope i can still fit the 35in tires.
03-09-2013, 12:50 PM
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Year: 2002
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.7L
its just gonna take some more cutting to fit 35's on a 4.5 but its doable there are guys on here running that set up.
I'm happy to see more short lifts with 35s, I'm currently riding on a 3" lift with 35s.