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Ok I have everything to make the 5 inch lift happen but what else do I need I keep reading about drop pitman arm and something with the Drag link and track bar I'm new to lifts and this is my first Cherokee I've tried to search and have spent hours but just can't find it I am a newb so don't bash I'm used to lowering cars so any help is really appreciated
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Ok I have everything to make the 5 inch lift happen but what else do I need I keep reading about drop pitman arm and something with the Drag link and track bar I'm new to lifts and this is my first Cherokee I've tried to search and have spent hours but just can't find it I am a newb so don't bash I'm used to lowering cars so any help is really appreciated
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Doing it right on OR on a budget. They never go hand in hand. Rustys, currie and serious off road do steering upgrades. Seems like you need more research before you tackle a lift.
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What is your budget for the lift total including tires (size)/& wheels (kind)?? The list Duma posted is right on and really a few more items are required.
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Yeah I completely agree. If you're lifting for looks just budget lift 2 inches, stuff some 31s under there. I'm all about modified vehicles, but lifting so high is impractical and a wallet killer. I'm currently in the midst of lifting of 6.5 and it's not a cheap endeavor by any means. I my daily driver is a slammed out 09 acura tsx. So just like lowering extreme amounts requires camber kits, skid plates, proper offset wheels, rolling fenders. If you're used to lowering cars you will know doing it right with quality parts isn't ever cheap. Hope this helps your decision.
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You can check out my build thread for my GFs 2 door. She daily drives it with 5-5.5"s of lift on 35s and didnt need everything on that list. She has about $300-$400 into her lift setup (some new and some used parts)
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I'm only putting 32 and I know but sometimes you can get the same part with same quality from 2 different companies and one be cheaper I've got the RC 3" then 2 inch spacers and shackles I have a drop pitman arm but after reading thinking about sending it back have track bar with bracket on the way and I'm gonna do the Durango ps box
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I'm only putting 32 and I know but sometimes you can get the same part with same quality from 2 different companies and one be cheaper I've got the RC 3" then 2 inch spacers and shackles I have a drop pitman arm but after reading thinking about sending it back have track bar with bracket on the way and I'm gonna do the Durango ps box
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I'm only putting 32 and I know but sometimes you can get the same part with same quality from 2 different companies and one be cheaper I've got the RC 3" then 2 inch spacers and shackles I have a drop pitman arm but after reading thinking about sending it back have track bar with bracket on the way and I'm gonna do the Durango ps box
Next, get rid of the drop pitman, buy a double shear trackbar like IRO sells, go to aftermarket steering, pick up a set of relo brackets, aftermarket shackles, adjustable uppers and lowers, SYE, shims for the rear axle, some new shocks... I'm sure I'm forgetting something. Larger lifts are not cheap.