3 inch to 4.5 Help
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From: California
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
I didnt realize the shock bushings were the same as stock, o'reillys sells them for 8 bucks. ill go there and grab em sometime. Ok so some questions about the front...what the hell all can I do to get that front axle to drop when I put my coils in? I almost quit trying with 3 inch coils, I can only imagine how much of a PITA these are gonna be!
I can pull my RE 4.5" coils out just by removing one side of the track bar and jacking up each side.
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From: Chattanooga
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
question about my track bar, I got it mounted up, and got it to be (what appears to be) centered. I drove it a few miles to test it out and it seems to be handling bettter and tracking stragiht. Is it completely necessary that I get an allignment? I just dont want any odd tire wear.
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From: California
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Going from 3" to 4.5" you might be good without an alignment. You really won't know for sure until you get your larger coils and control arms in. CA's can change your caster angle, the height difference will also change your toe. You will also need to readjust your track bar once you get the coils in as your axle will no longer be centered. If it seems to drive fine after you finish and you have good return to center you should be fine.
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From: Chattanooga
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
it drove great today, my steering wheel is crooked but its always been that way.. oh and for those that were wondering how good of a deal I got on FULL leaf packs full coils and good shocks....250 for everything...and not even 2 years old.
MJ>XJ
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From: Griffin, G.A.
Year: 1990
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0 I6
Originally Posted by sthon
Unless you go above 8" you can work with stock uppers.
Here's a CA chart/lift height.
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/..._Arm_Chart.htm
I meabt forever like the life off the jeep... Not like a 50in lift... Lol
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From: Tunkhannock PA
Year: 99
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4L
question about my track bar, I got it mounted up, and got it to be (what appears to be) centered. I drove it a few miles to test it out and it seems to be handling bettter and tracking stragiht. Is it completely necessary that I get an allignment? I just dont want any odd tire wear.
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From: Chattanooga
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by bnkk
$75 for alignment is better then $3-400 for front tires
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From: Las Vegas
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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