AMH2013

I have a 98 Cherokee classic I wanna start wheeling but I dont know what to do like a body lift or suspension lift and how big ......does anyone have Any good tips for me??

spdfrk78

If you spend enough time in the XJ forums you'll see plenty of stock Jeeps taking on some pretty gnarly terrain. Regardless of what type of terrain you will be taking on a small lift, probably up to 3" would help get some taller tires under your rig. Taller tires= ground clearance. A lift greater than 3" changes your driveline geometry and requires a little more work and money. A body lift cannot be done on an XJ because of the unibody, no frame like the CJ,YJ,TJ,JK guys.

89Laredo

3" body lift and 35s...
But, then youll have to upgrade to the d35 rear axle.

spdfrk78

That's a good option, if you don't mind cutting your fenders. I've been thinking about this myself. You get big freaking tires and a low center of gravity. Win-Win situation

AMH2013

Ya I was thinkin about a 3inch with 35s because that's what I see on a lot of jeeps but I kinda want bigger

99WhiteLightning

Once you figure out how to do a body lift() on a cherokee can you tell me how to check my muffler bearings? i cant find them on my rig

FLETCH

Wow you guys are hilariously cruel !!! LOL AMH2013 your best bet is to start doing some research, this stuff has been covered alot and there's a lot of good information in previous posts.

P.S you can't do a body lift, cherokees don't have frames.

Acesnines

99Whitelightning: You need to drain your blinker fluid to get to them.

99WhiteLightning

is that located near the left handed cresent wrench nut?

AMH2013

Lol you know you can get 3" suspension lift right?

xjdirtbath

Don't listen to any of these tards they are all messing with you. I think you should do some trail riding / light wheeling with your stock rig for now. They are suprisingly capable stock. Read all you can about the different options for making your rig more capable. And start building your rig as need be. You will quickly learn what u can and cannot due with a stock rig. Then u can decide what modifications to make. Also make sure to keep that blinker fluid topped off.

RichieLT

keep it stock if its your only vehicle. i could not drive 100 miles round trip to school 3 days a week if my jeep had 35 inch mud terrains and a 6 inch lift.

AMH2013

Ya I. Know And my rig went threw snow drifts up to the door handles with out a problem so I kinda know what it can do but snow isnt the same as mudd