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Old 09-11-2016, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by macgeng
Zone 3" with replacement leaf kit. 31x10.5r15 BF Goodrich AT KO2. Fresh out of the garage with the blue protection paint still on the white letterings.

Stiffness and slight bouncy ride also included in this kit.
I have the Zone 4.5 which uses the 3inch springs. They will relax over time but remember that this is an OFFROAD lift company. The springs are designed for rugged applications to perform while under load. Unloaded your back end will bounce like a truck. When i put my 200lb spare tire/tools etc in the back the ride softens up very nicely.

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Originally Posted by gunmetal_nightrider
I have the Zone 4.5 which uses the 3inch springs. They will relax over time but remember that this is an OFFROAD lift company. The springs are designed for rugged applications to perform while under load. Unloaded your back end will bounce like a truck. When i put my 200lb spare tire/tools etc in the back the ride softens up very nicely.

Very true I have a rear swing out tire carrier bumper quite heavy and in the cargo area tools/recovery gear a lot/spare parts/air compressor/etc.


The front has HD coils made for a winch/bumper combo (3" with ACOS spacer) rear (3" leaf with 1 1/2" Boomerang Shackle). Base for the 4 1/2" lift a Rustys full 3" leaf coil kit.
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Originally Posted by gunmetal_nightrider
I have the Zone 4.5 which uses the 3inch springs. They will relax over time but remember that this is an OFFROAD lift company. The springs are designed for rugged applications to perform while under load. Unloaded your back end will bounce like a truck. When i put my 200lb spare tire/tools etc in the back the ride softens up very nicely.
Yea I'm starting to get used to the ride. Kinda fun riding around like you're in a go cart.
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4.5" IRO short arm lift, Bilstien 5125s, on 33x12.5s with 3.75BS

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4.5" Clayton Long Arm w/Bilstein 5100's. Cragar D Window Simulated Beadlocks, 15x8 w/3.75" BS, wearing Goodyear 33x12.50x15 MTR's.

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Originally Posted by exFJGuy
4.5" Clayton Long Arm w/Bilstein 5100's. Cragar D Window Simulated Beadlocks, 15x8 w/3.75" BS, wearing Goodyear 33x12.50x15 MTR's.

Nice...looking tough.
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3 inch on stock tires. 32s going on next week
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Originally Posted by exFJGuy
4.5" Clayton Long Arm w/Bilstein 5100's. Cragar D Window Simulated Beadlocks, 15x8 w/3.75" BS, wearing Goodyear 33x12.50x15 MTR's.


Very nice looking XJ I really like the tires and wheels!!
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Originally Posted by exFJGuy
4.5" Clayton Long Arm w/Bilstein 5100's. Cragar D Window Simulated Beadlocks, 15x8 w/3.75" BS, wearing Goodyear 33x12.50x15 MTR's.


Very good combination of clean and tough lookin'. I see that OX locker diff cover peakin' out there. Would love to see a build thread if you have one.
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Green is 4.5 rc and 33x12.50 on 15x8 3.75 bs the red one is leveling spacer on 30x9.5 bfg and 15x8 pacers
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4.5 RC lift with 33-10.50-15
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Newbie lift question.

The jeep I bought already had a lift on it and I also want to lift my other jeep. The question is this.

If I do not buy it as a kit(Piece it out over time for money reasons), how do I know which parts to order for a specific height? Are some of the parts the same regardless of height, or to a certain height. If I order replacement parts, how do I know which ones will fit my existing lift?

Thanks
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Originally Posted by Pinkyman
4.5" IRO short arm lift, Bilstien 5125s, on 33x12.5s with 3.75BS

Would love to see a side shot
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Originally Posted by rotagilla
Newbie lift question.

The jeep I bought already had a lift on it and I also want to lift my other jeep. The question is this.

If I do not buy it as a kit(Piece it out over time for money reasons), how do I know which parts to order for a specific height? Are some of the parts the same regardless of height, or to a certain height. If I order replacement parts, how do I know which ones will fit my existing lift?

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Not too hard a task at all.... just google Jeep Cherokee ___" lift coil springs or Jeep Cherokee ___" leaf springs, etc. etc. Should come up with numerous options.

Best place for questions, however, is this thread https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/al...579/index1795/

This thread is just for posting pictoral examples of lift/tire setups.
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4.5" lift with 33x12.5 tires
8.8 swap got me about 3/4 more in the rear. Looks even because I cut more fender up front.

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