Front > Rear lift
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Front > Rear lift
So I've been reading a lot about this front and rear spring swap for the ZJ and was wondering if anybody had some feedback on drivability. Does anybody have a setup like this on a daily driven ZJ?
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Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 V8
my rear end rides a little stiff but that could be for a number of reasons, best way to do a lift if your on a budget
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I'm trying to get a grasp for what all I'd need and where I can get the parts.
Shopping list so far
3-4in lift shocks
So kind of front springs ( not sure where to get them)
What else?
Shopping list so far
3-4in lift shocks
So kind of front springs ( not sure where to get them)
What else?
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Year: 96 Limited ZJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 w/mods
Gives you an idea of what to look for or you can buy this kit.
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Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 5.2
I did my 94 with a v8. NOT a dd, but I put about 3k a year on it. I bought a rear trac bar bracket, Zone 4 inch lift shocks from ebay, 150 awsome shocks. Iro 4 inch lift springs.
I did not hook up front or rear sway bars, did not do lca's. There is enough caster adj to get it back into spec, or close to it. I got use to the no sway bars, but on a DD I would hook up the front, through the rear away. And I re drilled the front track bar. Rides great, a little stiff in the rear. Like it alot better then factory, the front rides smooth as silk, no death wobble.
I did not hook up front or rear sway bars, did not do lca's. There is enough caster adj to get it back into spec, or close to it. I got use to the no sway bars, but on a DD I would hook up the front, through the rear away. And I re drilled the front track bar. Rides great, a little stiff in the rear. Like it alot better then factory, the front rides smooth as silk, no death wobble.
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Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 5.2
Honestly the bracket from IRO wasent cheesy it was built good, and made for a 4 inch lift. BUT it did not center the rear perfectly, still sits out bout a 1/4 inch farther on the drivers side. I got two kids and a house, if I had the money for track bars I would of got them. Next tax return I will.
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Honestly the bracket from IRO wasent cheesy it was built good, and made for a 4 inch lift. BUT it did not center the rear perfectly, still sits out bout a 1/4 inch farther on the drivers side. I got two kids and a house, if I had the money for track bars I would of got them. Next tax return I will.
It seems that front and rear adj. track bars are a must to get everything centered right.
I've got to figure out which IRO shocks to run, since my Grand's mainly a daily driver.
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Year: 96 Limited ZJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 w/mods
Yah...same here...lol, plus I'm taking them to Disney in August. Slooowly saving up for a lift.
It seems that front and rear adj. track bars are a must to get everything centered right.
I've got to figure out which IRO shocks to run, since my Grand's mainly a daily driver.
It seems that front and rear adj. track bars are a must to get everything centered right.
I've got to figure out which IRO shocks to run, since my Grand's mainly a daily driver.