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Old 06-16-2013, 06:14 PM
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Default 4.5" to a 6.5" or 7" questions

right now I have a 4.5" lift and want to go to 6.5 or 7 inches. my question is what do I need to do this? I know ill need bigger springs and shocks, a sye, longer brake lines. do I NEED a long arm kit? what else do I need or need to do? I don't go muddin a crazy amount maybe once a month, once every 2 months as of right now
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I think it's a wrong place to put a question here lol. Cherokee chat is probably a better place to ask.
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I've heard of people running a 6 6 1/2" lift with stock control arms. But it's dangerous. You definitely need new control arms.
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Unless your talking about making a long arm lift I would get this thread out of fab.
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You could do short arms if you're out of your mind.
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I have some WJ rear lower CA's that will work for 6+ in lift if you want to buy them.

On a MORE serious note, I recommend long arms. IF you want, you can go with CAD brackets. Should ride similar. But long arms are the way to go.
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I have 6.5 with short arms, just rustys non adjustables, and it honestly rides ok and flexes decent for being a **** lift
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Definitely go long arms. Let me know if you have any questions on listing your rig more and doing it properly. I can help.

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Moved to modified tech.
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