4.5 inch lift
01-12-2013, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cherokee outlaw
If plan on flexing a lot, no. The long arm i dont know.
01-12-2013, 07:05 PM
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If its just driven on the pavement you can get away with it with slight tire rubbing pulling over slanted curbs into gas stations, ect. When in doubt, trim a little.
Needed is a hard word. It just really depends on if you want to hate driving your XJ or not. We have had many customers come to us asking what they can do to make their XJ more enjoyable to drive again after lifting it. Some after only lifting their XJs 3.5". A rough ride or sloppy steering are usually the main reasons they dont enjoy it. We have helped these customers enjoy their XJ again by adding a long arm 3 link or 4 link, fixing shackle angles with shackle relocation kits, and tightening up their steering with a new HD setup.
So is a long arm NEEDED? no. Its up to you how much you want to enjoy your XJ and improve its offroad capability and on road handling.
Kris Froehlich
Needed is a hard word. It just really depends on if you want to hate driving your XJ or not. We have had many customers come to us asking what they can do to make their XJ more enjoyable to drive again after lifting it. Some after only lifting their XJs 3.5". A rough ride or sloppy steering are usually the main reasons they dont enjoy it. We have helped these customers enjoy their XJ again by adding a long arm 3 link or 4 link, fixing shackle angles with shackle relocation kits, and tightening up their steering with a new HD setup.
So is a long arm NEEDED? no. Its up to you how much you want to enjoy your XJ and improve its offroad capability and on road handling.
Kris Froehlich
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01-12-2013, 07:09 PM
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If you are planning on putting spacers in and going more the 4.5" later then I would definitely suggest going long arms now to save you the head ache later.
01-12-2013, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Lead Foot
If its just driven on the pavement you can get away with it with slight tire rubbing pulling over slanted curbs into gas stations, ect. When in doubt, trim a little.
Needed is a hard word. It just really depends on if you want to hate driving your XJ or not. We have had many customers come to us asking what they can do to make their XJ more enjoyable to drive again after lifting it. Some after only lifting their XJs 3.5". A rough ride or sloppy steering are usually the main reasons they dont enjoy it. We have made these customers enjoy their XJ again by adding a long arm 3 link or 4 link, fixing shackle angles with shackle relocation kits, and tightening up their steering with a new HD setup.
So is a long arm NEEDED? no. Its up to you how much you want to enjoy your XJ and improve its offroad capability and on road handling.
Kris Froehlich
Needed is a hard word. It just really depends on if you want to hate driving your XJ or not. We have had many customers come to us asking what they can do to make their XJ more enjoyable to drive again after lifting it. Some after only lifting their XJs 3.5". A rough ride or sloppy steering are usually the main reasons they dont enjoy it. We have made these customers enjoy their XJ again by adding a long arm 3 link or 4 link, fixing shackle angles with shackle relocation kits, and tightening up their steering with a new HD setup.
So is a long arm NEEDED? no. Its up to you how much you want to enjoy your XJ and improve its offroad capability and on road handling.
Kris Froehlich
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01-12-2013, 08:33 PM
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Before you put a wrench on it you need to understand the economics of properly and safely lifting a rig from stock height to whatever your planned final ride height is.
Get busy with your Googler, Binger, or Searcher and start reading up on what it costs to do the job right.
Start by looking at the cost of:
Lift kits
Wheels
Tires
Gears
SYE's
Shocks
Brake Lines
Steering upgrades
Swaybar Disco's (All the nay-sayer's can STHU. He's a new driver.)
Armor
Recovery gear
You'll need all of these and more to have the most B/A rig on campus.
Probably not what you wanted to hear....but new XJ owners need to hear it, even if it hurts.
Get busy with your Googler, Binger, or Searcher and start reading up on what it costs to do the job right.
Start by looking at the cost of:
Lift kits
Wheels
Tires
Gears
SYE's
Shocks
Brake Lines
Steering upgrades
Swaybar Disco's (All the nay-sayer's can STHU. He's a new driver.)
Armor
Recovery gear
You'll need all of these and more to have the most B/A rig on campus.
Probably not what you wanted to hear....but new XJ owners need to hear it, even if it hurts.
01-13-2013, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
Don't forget to factor in the labor cost if you can't DIY.
01-13-2013, 01:26 PM
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Before you put a wrench on it you need to understand the economics of properly and safely lifting a rig from stock height to whatever your planned final ride height is.
Get busy with your Googler, Binger, or Searcher and start reading up on what it costs to do the job right.
Start by looking at the cost of:
Lift kits
Wheels
Tires
Gears
SYE's
Shocks
Brake Lines
Steering upgrades
Swaybar Disco's (All the nay-sayer's can STHU. He's a new driver.)
Armor
Recovery gear
You'll need all of these and more to have the most B/A rig on campus.
Probably not what you wanted to hear....but new XJ owners need to hear it, even if it hurts.
Get busy with your Googler, Binger, or Searcher and start reading up on what it costs to do the job right.
Start by looking at the cost of:
Lift kits
Wheels
Tires
Gears
SYE's
Shocks
Brake Lines
Steering upgrades
Swaybar Disco's (All the nay-sayer's can STHU. He's a new driver.)
Armor
Recovery gear
You'll need all of these and more to have the most B/A rig on campus.
Probably not what you wanted to hear....but new XJ owners need to hear it, even if it hurts.
BOY DID HE SAY A MOUTH FULL, and is 100% correct.
01-13-2013, 02:07 PM
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Son, u need to definitely research everything serious mentioned so you fully understand whats necessary in order to PROPERLY lift your jeep. 4.5 lift on 33s with factory fender flares WILL RUB.
01-13-2013, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by evan00xj
Son, u need to definitely research everything serious mentioned so you fully understand whats necessary in order to PROPERLY lift your jeep. 4.5 lift on 33s with factory fender flares WILL RUB.
