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Old 08-13-2012, 04:55 PM
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First off Im not sure if this belongs in the Tech section, if not, i apologize.
I am looking to do a very small lift on the cherokee, probably only 2 inches.
I have searched for this quite a bit, but I am getting different opinions.

From what I understand, for a 2" lift, you need to get new shocks, or at least shock extenders?

Do most of the recommended spacer/shackle boost kits include the shock extensions or not?

I know some have poly spacers, are those better in the long run?

Thanks for your help ahead of time, please dont respond with "get a bigger lift"

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A usual 2 BB is new shocks, front spacer, and rear shackle or add a leaf. I have a 2" from rubicon express and it seems to ride okay (need new shocks soon).
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Should be in advanced tech. But you will need new shocks or bpe's...id recommend new coils and leaf packs instead of a shackle and spacer. If its just for looks and you don't care about performance a spacer and shackle will do...if you want top o the line go for the old man emu 2.5 lift!!!
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Originally Posted by Xj88
Should be in advanced tech. But you will need new shocks or bpe's...id recommend new coils and leaf packs instead of a shackle and spacer. If its just for looks and you don't care about performance a spacer and shackle will do...if you want top o the line go for the old man emu 2.5 lift!!!
Most likely it is going to just be the spacer/shackle set up. I replaced my OEM leafs and front shocks just a few months ago, so I dont want to redo those again, plus I dont do much offroading.
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