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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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I searched and searched for a cherokee for a good 6 months. I kept finding grand cherokees and wranglers, ugh! And when I did find a cherokee it was either a rust bucket or no 4wd. I finally found her. Bought her in jan for 3 grand and 97k on her. It has a Dana 30 up front and Chrysler 8.25 in the back. Very clean a couple dents and scratches here and there. I mainly want her for the snow, so I can go snowboarding and skiing. I am definitely going to lift it and wheel once and awhile.






My plans are an Iron Rock Offroad 5.5 inch lift kit, 33x10.5 inch BFG A/T's wrapped around 15x8 cragar d windows, Tom woods SYE and driveshaft, Rigidco FbLtd front bumper, detours tailbone. I am also going to remove the body moldings and bed line the bumper, tailbone and rockers.

Any suggestions or comments on my build are welcome. Also if you have any experience with any of these companies or parts, let me know.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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Here are some pics of the under carriage.





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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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I got my Iron Rock Offroad 5.5 inch lift kit in the mail!!!!!

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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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cant wait to see the progress!!! What wheels and tires you doin?
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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33 Bf goodrich all terrains on 15x8 cravat d windows.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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hurry up and get that lift on thier
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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Lift goes on today!
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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Good take pics
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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im looking forward to seeing the lift pics
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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Lift kit is in, steering upgrade is in, sye is in, front driveshaft is in, and rear driveshaft is in.

Pics up tomorrow
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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cant wait for pics...but why is there 4 coil springs in the pic with the new lift lol?
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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I got sent extra parts.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 06:16 AM
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you keeping them or sending back?...if your willing to sell id be interested in at set of those 5.5'' coils...
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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Sold sorry
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Old May 3, 2011 | 01:56 AM
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Here is the Iron Rock 5.5 inch lift installed:
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