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Old 02-16-2011, 03:42 AM
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1994 cherokee 4.0 limited

found out that my car had some recon springs put on back about 4yr ago, it sits 2.5" higher at back then front with is correct height no sagging.

Used 95% on roads, will this effect the handling or is it ok to leave it like this.

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The center of gravity will be a little shifted to the front but that's ok. Just slow down a bit more in turns on wet pavement.
I would add a budjet boost 2 lift spacers to the front to make it equal and look better.
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It may slightly change the performance and handling during hard braking into corners due to the already heightened rear suspension but it's a jeep not a porsche. As long as your shocks are no over extending and nothing feels wrong when driving it, it's probably good to go. Budget puck lifts for the front would level it out cheap, IRO sells front coils for a decent price. Match the rear ride height with the front for a better stance and greater suspension travel. The extra height in the rear will be nice for packing gear for trips too, won't have a loaded down look.
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You get better gas mileage because you're always going down hill.
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