What lift to get and where to get it

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Nov 7, 2013 | 05:08 PM

Mazexj

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What lift to get and where to get it

I'm lifting my 97 grand cherokee in a few weeks but can not figure out how big a lift I want to go with and where to get it from. I want to fit 33's and not have to cut fenders. Plus any extra things I might need. Any ideas I'd appreciate the help

Nov 8, 2013 | 01:08 AM

dave1123

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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY

Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0L

Spend a few hours and search this forum. There have been SO many posts and information about lifts here, you should be able to find the info you want.

I don't mean to dump on a newbie, but we've answered TOO many questions on this topic before. And welcome to CF.

Check out the first "sticky" post. It might give you ideas.

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Nov 8, 2013 | 02:16 PM

po0dingles

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From: South Florida

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 5.2L

Welcome. This question gets asked once a week.

Nov 8, 2013 | 02:52 PM

SteveMongr

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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Year: 2000 WJ

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazexj

Once you are familiarized with options, the tech guys from the suppliers are great to talk to.
I suggest calling IronRockOffroad. they are great to buy from and ask questions.
Also Clayton, and
SeriousOffroadProducts.com
and....

Nov 8, 2013 | 06:54 PM

SeriousOffroad

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http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...n/Lift-Kits/ZJ

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...rs/5100-Series

Nov 17, 2013 | 10:08 PM

Paco182

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Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 5.9 V8

speak of the devil...

Nov 17, 2013 | 11:09 PM

xjmarc

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From: Soddy Daisy TN

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Check your front axle yoke. If you have a cv you'll need to swap it out to a u-joint style and get a matching drive shaft for anything over 2". Also if you have an AWD t-case you can't do a t-case drop without having bad vibs so a SYE is in order for over 3-4" of lift. To fit 33s without cutting plan on around 5" of lift. I'd suggest long arms as well so start saving your pennies cause it won't be cheap.