Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here! ZJ (93-98), WJ (99-04), WK (05+)
All ZJ/WJ/WK specific tech questions asked here!

2" BB... What parts do I need?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 09:43 PM
  #1  
jeep_colorado's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48
Likes: 1
From: colorado
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: v8 5.2L
Post 2" BB... What parts do I need?

So I've heard the 2 inch BB lift is really cheap, gives me 2" ground clearance and I could fit 30's comfortalby, right?

What I really want to know is what parts are nessicary and what could I do without? Can I just throw those 2" coil spacers on and be good? or will I need longer coils & shocks, extended bump stops, swaybar links?

If I have to throw more than $500 on this project I wouldn't call it a budget...

Last edited by jeep_colorado; Feb 2, 2012 at 09:44 PM. Reason: 96 ZJ limited 5.2
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 09:54 PM
  #2  
BMac329's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 346
Likes: 1
From: Pittsburgh, Pa
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 242CI 4.0L I6
Default

I did the 2in spacers and added Zone offroad 4in shocks (future planning) came to about 250
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 10:11 PM
  #3  
Bustedback's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 12,367
Likes: 23
From: Oroville, CA
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
Default

You might be able to retain the stock shocks, but I would recommend longer shocks while you're at it. But if you don't plan on going off road much the stock shocks should be ok. My ZJ had a 2" spacer lift with the stock length shocks and I had no issues.
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 10:14 PM
  #4  
E-Rok's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 842
Likes: 4
From: Everett, WA
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2L
Default

You could get away with stock shocks on the street, maybe. But they wont last long and your downtravel will be extremely limited.

I would also get a front track bar no matter what
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 10:52 PM
  #5  
jeep_colorado's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48
Likes: 1
From: colorado
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: v8 5.2L
Default

My jeep is my DD mostly but take it offroad about once a week, and I run that jeep hard. Its a rough ride on washboards and was wondering if new coils would help that or should I disconnect my sway links?
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 11:34 PM
  #6  
jeep_colorado's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48
Likes: 1
From: colorado
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: v8 5.2L
Default

If I'm understanding this correctly, all I should need are 1" coil spacers and longer shocks?

Last edited by jeep_colorado; Feb 2, 2012 at 11:35 PM. Reason: 2 inch coil spacers*
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2012 | 12:46 AM
  #7  
98sport4x4's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 183
Likes: 0
From: chicagoland
Year: 2004
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

i have the BB 2" spacers with the stock shochs and it works fine on the street. if your are looking to trail a little bit i would look into a longer shock. mine creek and hate me when i take it on the trails to my hunting spots. longer shocks i would recommend but not 100% needed if you plan to stay on the street and are just looking for a better look and ground clearance for tires.
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2012 | 04:45 PM
  #8  
mideerslayer's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
From: Burbs of detroit
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Where is the best place to get the spacers?
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2012 | 05:55 PM
  #9  
jeep_colorado's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48
Likes: 1
From: colorado
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: v8 5.2L
Default

What about extended bump stops? Can they benefit me enought to where I should replace them while I got it all taken apart? But I don't have to if I don't want to?
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2012 | 06:04 PM
  #10  
Jordan1996 ZJ's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
From: Grand Haven, MI
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 V8
Default

Originally Posted by jeep_colorado
If I'm understanding this correctly, all I should need are 1" coil spacers and longer shocks?
i hope you are kiding, all that work for 1" of lift
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2012 | 07:35 PM
  #11  
jeep_colorado's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48
Likes: 1
From: colorado
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: v8 5.2L
Default

Yea, that was a typo and I did edit it. Just want to know what is nessicary and what is reccomended... Don't want to go offroading and find out I should've replaced something that I didn't.
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2012 | 07:40 PM
  #12  
Luijeep's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
From: Philadelphia
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L straight 6
Default

If you want a bb , you need to hit the jy.... I got 3" with zj v8 coils and two sets of isolators for the front and aal. I'm running 31s.
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2012 | 07:48 PM
  #13  
Luijeep's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
From: Philadelphia
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L straight 6
Default

Everything you need to know is here https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/che...t-guide-16371/
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2012 | 10:19 PM
  #14  
country_boy454's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 704
Likes: 1
From: Mt. Iron, MN
Year: 96 Limited ZJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 w/mods
Default

Originally Posted by Luijeep
If you want a bb , you need to hit the jy.... I got 3" with zj v8 coils and two sets of isolators for the front and aal. I'm running 31s.
grand cherokee not cherokee.
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2012 | 05:50 PM
  #15  
jeep_colorado's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48
Likes: 1
From: colorado
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: v8 5.2L
Default

So do I need extended bump stops? I will be offroading. Also what's "wheel spacing"? Do i need to do it And how is it done? I have never done a lift and have heard different things on what I need and don't need.

1996 grand Cherokee v8
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
t.mcginley.jr
Jeep Builds
105
Jan 31, 2024 04:58 PM
NM-XJ
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
18
Oct 23, 2018 04:21 PM
erupert66
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
7
Sep 15, 2015 02:07 PM
PhilA
Introductions
3
Sep 10, 2015 12:37 PM
Hewittxj
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
4
Sep 8, 2015 06:21 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:47 AM.