looking to install a 6.5 in la kit. will be running 33s. will be used for moderate off roading and mostly DD. Just wondering what else needs to be done when installing the lift. Ex-(steering box brace or stonger steering box?)...

which kit...
http://www.xtremeterrain.com/65x-ser...ghcountry.aspx

http://www.xtremeterrain.com/65criti...ckoffroad.aspx

Thanks

 

I have the IRO 6.5" lift and would recommend a slip yoke eliminater & up graded tie rod & drag link

 

I don't trust rough country... Don't go with rough country

 

Iron rock is still a radius arm setup like mentioned a million times yet they state its a 3 link. **** iro. Its just missing one upper control arm. Why are you stuck on these two setups? What's your budget?

 

Go Rough Country lift time warranty on their parts order the Rough Country kit through Rough Country it self ask to speak to jason and tell him your a member on cherokee forum and youll get a 10% discount

 

Here's my whole ordeal on my lift i'm installing next weekend.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/6-...lation-126700/

 

thanks guys... so now with 33s i heard people breking the steering pump because the tires are so large. is this an issue to worry about?

 

With rough country, you get what you pay for, thats what I have installed and im not over impressed with the quality of it, but I cannot complain for the cost that it was. The only serious problem I have come across is the tie rod on the end of the adjustable track bar is complete garbage, not to mention the bar itself is small. I wheel mine on 33s and havent had any issues with the steering, not that I am really pushing it, but so far no problems. I do however plan to upgrade the tie rods anyway just for reassurance, my power steering pump doesnt seem to mind the 33s.

 

With 33s its a hit and miss if your worried just buy a steering box brace for like 60 bucks

 

k awesome thanks. but im kinda thinking im should go with a 4.5in as my dd any thoughts on these
http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=35&gr=-1
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4.html

any other parts i should add to one of these kits for best ride quality?
sorry im new to this stuff.

 

it is a 3 link. 3 link radius arm.
I would go with the IRO only because of the problems people seem to be having with the RC leafs.
I would probably run RC arms over the iron rock but not the leafs.
Dont misinterpret that. The IRO stuff is nice and great quality. I just think the RC arms are a little beefier, and have better mounting to the body

 

What kind of problems with RC leafs? I've got a pair of 6.5" leafs waiting to be installed.

 

A lot of people on here recently have received leafs that are too short. Its like they used a rearched stock spring. So the shackle ends up being pulled forward. Their solution is to sell you their relocation kit.
For all I know it could be resolved also.

 

if ya wanna get technical there are only 2 links, one of the links just has two mounting points on the axle. it in no way will perform like a properly built 3 link.

 

I'm not going to be a happy camper if this turns out to be true. Buddy of mine is running the same kit i am 6.5" RC LA and he has no problems i'm hoping i'm in his bunch.