I was just wondering how capable a Cherokee with a 3-3.5 inch lift and 31s is? With lockers front and rear, skidded, proper recovery gear. Everything you need, is a 4.5 or 6.5 long arm lift really that much better? This goes for any offroading. Thanks

Well that depends, where do you want to go?

Very capable.

I have the exact set up that you are describing. 3" RC lift, 31" mud terrains, aussie front and rear, sliders and skid plates. In my personal opinion, it is pretty unstopable. Minus huge rocks or super deep mud nothing stops me. If you are just testing the waters or wheeling on a budget this set up is ideal.

i tried to find the pic thread of this...anyone remember what it was called?

The driver matters more than tires or lift.

3.5" on 31s and Lockers will be far more capable than 4.5" 33s and open thats for sure.

found this while looking

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/xj...131092/index2/

Yeah thats my style. I dont think those are 31s . If I understand your question correctly you would be looking for a low cog setups. lcog.

From way back when...

32's and short arm RE lift.

Capable? Yes

More capable now at 5.5" and long arms?

Oh H3LL Yes!!

point taken... current?

Are those 33's on Mykal's xj?

are you gonna get mad if i call you out and then give you thousands of dollars for parts? any pics of the long arm on the rig in action?? close ups?? mmm, please

How's this...

Honestly, if you had like a 3.5" lift with bushwackers 32s or 33s, the correct bumpstops, and lockers, you would be set for just about anything.

Ok thanks everyone. I'm debating between a 3/3.5 inch lift or going all out the first time and going long arms from the start. I think if I go 3 I'll want to go higher and I just wasted all that money on a lift I don't want anymore. I want a 4.5 inch lift on 32s or 5.5 on 33s of I go long arms. Obviously if I go long arms I will have to wait longer to save up $$$$