dazrox88

I just bought my 87 jeep cherokee about 6 months ago, and wanting to put a lift on it. i was thinking about a 2-3 inch lift (Blocks are not a option) i will also need new coil springs, i would like to spend about $500 on it, with alot of options out there and alot of opinions, i would like some feedback,
Thanks in advance
~cody~

dena 44 rear, dena 35 front

EDIT:
I also only will really do abuse to it in the month of October, (hunting)

NorCalJeep

How about a RE 3.5 lift? The AAl kit is more in your range, but for a few more clams you can get leaf packs.

dazrox88

3.5 would work for me, im kinda iffy on the AAL seems alot of people dont like AAL. ive google'd the last 30 min just trying to look up the "Sag" that everyone was talking about with them. I dont mind replacing the AAL with leaf packs later on. im just trying to stay in the budget ATM


What i was thinking was
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...-leaf-kit.html
with
http://www.topguncustomz.com/p-4061-...-cherokee.aspx

NorCalJeep

Really depends on your condition of your leaf pack now. My brother installed AAL and it has held up well for over a year.

dazrox88

Anyway i can tell my condition of my leaf pack's?

206junglist

my rear leafs were crap not flat but close not a lot of arch in them. I stuck the AAL into the pack it was toast in about 3-4 months, i was towing my boat though which i am sure accelerated it.
I grabbed a couple S10 spring under packs for like 20 bucks from the scrap yard made my own packs, never looked back. I got about another inch out of the s10 packs too.

dazrox88

Im going to do a tune up on my rig tomarrow, ill get under it and look at them. maybe take a picture and post it,

dazrox88

ok, after doing alot of searching i found
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...-pack-kit.html
another question i had, do i have to drop the transfer case or do any other mods, with a 3 inch lift to get everything working properly?

Rere1992

No, 3 inch your pretty safe. I've heard of some rigs gettin a 3 inch lift and getting vibes but all my buddy's are fine. Maybe a tiny bit at 70.

dazrox88

haha, around here my jeep will never go 70. I stick to the back roads to save on gas. and hi-ways speed limits around here are 55

holycaveman

Here is my experience so far. I like my 3in spacers much better than my 3in springs. Bilstiens shocks are much better than stock.

stay 3in or under and you save yourself some dough. Not to mention you have a bonified lcg rig.

I just bought 1.5in blocks for the rear. Regardless what internet smart guys may tell you. Small lift blocks are fine, and are even used on brand new trucks.

Good luck!

Hillenbrand

Wow.

hankthetank

you dont have to be smart to understand why lift blocks are not the BEST option, even though they will work. Why skimp? i bought my 3'' zone aal lift with white bodies for under $400 works good so far...although taking a leaf pack apart isn't the greatest way to spend your quality time...(two leaves broke after the lift), when you could just buy a whole pack and save some headaches and gain some peace of mind. On the other hand, countless people have been lucky with aal...so its really your call.

holycaveman

Problem I have had with lift springs. Is nothing rides like stock. And just to be whimpy, I like the stock ride. If I wanted a pick up, I would have bought one. LOL

Probably should try OME rear springs. Everyone says they ride the best?

iyzak the xj

id hit up rustys, i have there 4.5" and i love it and have never had any problems