HELP 4-5" lift
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From: Nevada
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6, 4.0L (High Output)
If I put in shims and a TC drop kit, could I get away without the SYE?
I know I sound like I'm just trying to compromise instead of fix the problem, but I'm trying to stay within a decent budget range.
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Why waste the time, money and energy to lower a transfer case after you've just spent a lot of the same lifting the entire rig for greater articulation and GROUND CLEARANCE.
If you stop and think about it....it doesn't make any sense to use a t-case drop.
If you stop and think about it....it doesn't make any sense to use a t-case drop.
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From: Nevada
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6, 4.0L (High Output)
mine is a short arm 5" with 31s that measure 32". at no point did my lift want to clear without trimming. i started off with 3.5".
but 2 weekends ago, i had to put a sye in a buddy's xj. in the process we decided to climb the side of his hill. i don't have a front swaybar, the tire went up and rolled the fender and pulled off the flare, so once and for all, i just went ahead and cut the sucker out. it kinda looks like crap, but my xj is not my sole transportation, even though i use it for a DD. trimming is cheaper than lifting and it doesn't sag. besides, less lift=more stability, to an extent...
here, you be there judge.
http://youtu.be/Dv3r8EI-5zQ
but 2 weekends ago, i had to put a sye in a buddy's xj. in the process we decided to climb the side of his hill. i don't have a front swaybar, the tire went up and rolled the fender and pulled off the flare, so once and for all, i just went ahead and cut the sucker out. it kinda looks like crap, but my xj is not my sole transportation, even though i use it for a DD. trimming is cheaper than lifting and it doesn't sag. besides, less lift=more stability, to an extent...
here, you be there judge.
http://youtu.be/Dv3r8EI-5zQ
I'm probably just going to run 31/10.50R15's, that's plenty for me.
This is also going to be my DD.
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From: in a small town named ...
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by dustyeye
Here ya go, 3" lift with 32s. This one has trimmed fenders to accommodate them though, not sure if you wanted that
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Yeah, you have a good point. Its not that much more.
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31s also look good though, and you wouldn't have to trim the fenders.
I'm going to put 31s on mine.
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I like the site you have going, nice work!
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Originally Posted by frankz
you'll feel a healthy vibe in yer britches. Over time you'll prematurely wear out your u-joints.
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Originally Posted by FrankZ
Sorry, no free shipping. I get charged for it...and so do you.
Universal joint, AKA U-Joint
Universal joint, AKA U-Joint
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From: Jacksonville NC
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lift kit
hey there, i seen you were looking for help about you XJ. i have on mine is a 4.5 RC with 2 inch coil spacer with addaleaf with 2 inch block in the rear. i have the control arm drop down brackets with pitmanarm drop down, i also have the adjustable drop down track bar. i am want to exstend my brake lines but dont really care right now. my XJ is a roadpounder she is also 2wd right now, im converting her to 4wd once i get back from afghanistan. she drives great with out a SYE and Tcase mount dropdown spacers. but once i get the 4wd in her i will add them things. i have pics on my profile if you want to see.
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1. u might not need it
2. transfer case drop should suffice
cheapest sye is about 100 bucks plus about 25 for a jy driveshaft.
a TC drop is about 40 bucks, or can be made out of a 1x1 square steel tube, aluminum bar...
and yeah, it will wear out your motor mounts faster, but we're not talking faster as in tomorrow morning. we're talking years down the line.
i'd save every penny for small power adders, because 31s are gonna take a toll on your gas mileage.
