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!

Front > Rear lift

Old 04-16-2012, 04:27 AM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
ZerolFaithl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default 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?
Old 04-16-2012, 05:18 PM
  #2  
Seasoned Member
 
Jordan1996 ZJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Grand Haven, MI
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 V8
Default

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
Old 04-16-2012, 06:44 PM
  #3  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
ZerolFaithl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

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?
Old 04-16-2012, 07:50 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
country_boy454's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Mt. Iron, MN
Posts: 704
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 96 Limited ZJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 w/mods
Default

Originally Posted by ZerolFaithl
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?
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=ZLK

Gives you an idea of what to look for or you can buy this kit.
Old 04-16-2012, 07:57 PM
  #5  
CF Veteran
 
tiwvr1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Elizabethtown, pa
Posts: 1,030
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 5.2
Default

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.
Old 04-16-2012, 07:59 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
E-Rok's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Everett, WA
Posts: 842
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2L
Default

coils are so cheap that I wouldnt even bother with a F>R
Old 04-17-2012, 12:40 PM
  #7  
Former Sponsor
 
1ATony's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,578
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by E-Rok
coils are so cheap that I wouldnt even bother with a F>R
I'm doing the Benchmark kit on my 97 ZJ, but adding the new rear coils, and also adj. rear track bar so that everything's centered right.
Old 04-17-2012, 02:26 PM
  #8  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
ZerolFaithl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

So all in all good experiences, looks like I just gotta get the $$ together
Old 04-17-2012, 04:09 PM
  #9  
Seasoned Member
 
Jordan1996 ZJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Grand Haven, MI
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 V8
Default

adjustable rear track bar was the first thing i bought after my lift
Old 04-17-2012, 06:33 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
E-Rok's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Everett, WA
Posts: 842
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2L
Default

Originally Posted by 1ATony
I'm doing the Benchmark kit on my 97 ZJ, but adding the new rear coils, and also adj. rear track bar so that everything's centered right.
good move.

no point in cheaping out by not getting a rear track bar or getting a cheesy bracket
Old 04-17-2012, 07:53 PM
  #11  
CF Veteran
 
tiwvr1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Elizabethtown, pa
Posts: 1,030
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 5.2
Default

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.
Old 04-17-2012, 10:41 PM
  #12  
Newbie
 
crca31's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Front > Rear lift-image-2523731943.jpg

This is mine front to rear with 3 inch xj lift coils
Old 04-18-2012, 12:55 PM
  #13  
Former Sponsor
 
1ATony's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,578
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by tiwvr1
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.
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.
Old 04-18-2012, 02:53 PM
  #14  
Senior Member
 
country_boy454's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Mt. Iron, MN
Posts: 704
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 96 Limited ZJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 w/mods
Default

Originally Posted by 1ATony
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.
If your going to have it a DD I would splurge and get Bilsteins. Hands down the best ride out there. Thats just my .02c though.
Old 04-18-2012, 04:12 PM
  #15  
Senior Member
 
E-Rok's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Everett, WA
Posts: 842
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2L
Default

Yep mine rides real nice with the bilseins

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Front > Rear lift



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:49 AM.