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Dec 24, 2009 | 10:04 AM

#31

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From: McCall Idaho!

Year: 97

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 5.2

but wouldnt a 3.5 4.5 be better for a daily dirver going across state ect?

Dec 24, 2009 | 01:32 PM

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jyaughn

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From: columbus ga

Year: 1994

Model: Grand Cherokee

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it depends on tires size. my long arm kit rides and handles better then the stock suspension did. im only running 33s for now and it does great for a daily

Dec 24, 2009 | 02:03 PM

#33

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From: McCall Idaho!

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Hmm okay.... would 33 be over kill on a 3.5?

Dec 24, 2009 | 02:34 PM

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jyaughn

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no thats a good lift and tire combo. they look sweet with a 3.5 inch lift and 31s. im puttin 35s on mine.

Dec 25, 2009 | 05:37 PM

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chris015

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you can always get a cheap air filter cone off ebay for 15 bucks,and get the intake tube from a 92ish cherokee,run a piece of 3" pipe from it to the cone.

homemade cold air intake for 30 bucks

Dec 26, 2009 | 02:27 AM

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taythegibs

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From: Orlando-Chickamauga

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

with the 5.2 underhood clearance is very minimal, my k&n is only a couple of inches tall at the top and it rubs

Dec 26, 2009 | 09:27 AM

#37

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From: McCall Idaho!

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found 2inch budget lift 50 bucks? waste of money or no?

Dec 26, 2009 | 10:16 AM

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jyaughn

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get it you can always use it later when you get a bigger lift

Dec 26, 2009 | 02:39 PM

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taythegibs

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From: Orlando-Chickamauga

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get it, ive had a 2in bb since august even though im ready to go bigger

Dec 26, 2009 | 05:47 PM

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89cherokeeL

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From: Central MA

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0I6

why do a cai when you can get 10 ft of pvc and make a nasty snorkle , thats what i did with my zj it came out awsome.

Dec 26, 2009 | 09:19 PM

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From: columbus ga

Year: 1994

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 5.2

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89cherokeeL

why do a cai when you can get 10 ft of pvc and make a nasty snorkle , thats what i did with my zj it came out awsome.

where did you put your air filter?

Dec 27, 2009 | 12:18 AM

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From: Orlando-Chickamauga

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

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here are some pictures of a guys rig to give you an idea of how stuff would look, and yes he did trim his fenders.

2.5" and 32's

3.5-4" and 32's

5" and 33's

5.5" and 35's

Dec 27, 2009 | 07:22 AM

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89cherokeeL

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From: Central MA

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0I6

Quote:

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where did you put your air filter?

i got the stock air box from a hyundia, and put it in the middle of the pvc and cement sealed the whole deal, then i put a second cone filter on the end of the pipe sort of like a pre filter