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Old 12-03-2011, 03:17 PM
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Ok so im running a RC 4.5" lift with 2" coil spacers so it actually a 6.5" lift up front and 4" in rear with 33" tire's and BW flat flares and im thinking bout taking off the 2" coil spacers so it will be even or should i just raise the rear but i really dont have the money to do that....what u guys think i should do and if u have any pic's with either setup show them please
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Pull the spacers out.
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6.5 with 33s and bushwhacker flats is kinda dumb.
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Originally Posted by jcwclm
6.5 with 33s and bushwhacker flats is kinda dumb.
thanks for tha input but what does that mean...
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Personally I'd take the spacers out of the front, level it out and call it good. I think 4.5 inches of lift is all you need on a Cherokee personally and it handles just fine off and on road.
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Pull the spacers out. Then when you get the fundage you can pick-up your preferred method of lift for the back end and install both at the same time. Lowering it just doesn't sound right though, LOL. Call it leveling instead.
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Pull the spacers out. Then when you get the fundage you can pick-up your preferred method of lift for the back end and install both at the same time. Lowering it just doesn't sound right though, LOL. Call it leveling instead.
yea LOL i just had to put lower bc i figured that people would click on this tread faster
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I agree with everyone else here- 4.5" is pretty much the perfect height, high enough for GOOD clearance, but low enough to still have a reasonable center of gravity, any higher and it's easier for the rocks to tip you over.
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well i guess ill take them out...ill post a before and after pic tomorrow
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Stock ride hight with 33s and full widths way to go hahahaha

But seriously just level it you'll be happier
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i took them out and it looks alot better but i didnt get a after pic yet
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Originally Posted by xjjeeper
i took them out and it looks alot better but i didnt get a after pic yet
Glad to hear you like it, and your ride might even be slightly improved. Should be alot more balanced now
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