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Old 10-04-2009, 05:24 PM
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i just joined this forum. I have a 1990 cherokee and would like to lift it, but dont really know if i need a body or suspension lift. I dont think i'm going to climb any rocks. I just want to trail ride but want to look good. Got any help/advice for me.

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Old 10-04-2009, 05:48 PM
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you cant do a body lift on the cherokee.
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i just joined this forum. Got any help/advice for me.

thanks jeff.
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cherokees have a unibody therefor you cant body lift them
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thanks to all that responded,to my problem.can i do a 2" or is a 3 the smallest lift,i can get for my cherokee?talked to a man that rock climbs in a jeep, he thinks a 3 is the smallest one.
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2" is possible...search for a 2" budget boost .
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thanks to all that responded,to my problem.can i do a 2" or is a 3 the smallest lift,i can get for my cherokee?talked to a man that rock climbs in a jeep, he thinks a 3 is the smallest one.
You can do 1 1/2" to whatever, just have to look around. Make sure that's what you want so your not spending money twice on lifts.
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Screw those guys! A body lift is way cooler, and its cheaper!

I vote body lift. Let me know how it turns out.
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Any suspension company will have what they call a budget boost, and it is usually a 2" lift using spacers, blocks/ add a leafs.
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Screw those guys! A body lift is way cooler, and its cheaper!

I vote body lift. Let me know how it turns out.
Definitely would be something to see
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he's right tho, 3 inch is the smallest made lift components available.

a 2 inch budget boost is only adding lift spacers to your stock suspension.
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Originally Posted by goblazers_6
Screw those guys! A body lift is way cooler, and its cheaper!

I vote body lift. Let me know how it turns out.

SHOW ME A BODY LIFT ON A UNIBODY!!!!!
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SHOW ME A BODY LIFT ON A UNIBODY!!!!!
X2!!
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Sarcasm guys...
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