98cherokee98

hey guys im looking into getting a 6.5 inch lift for my cherokee
heres the one im looking at getting http://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-2001-Je...item20c0fafc81

is there anythang else i need or is everythang there the help is greatly apperciated im a new member just signed up today

junior3382

Welcome

Your title says 2wd, is yours 2wd for sure? I only ask because the kit you are looking at looks like it is for a 4wd

98cherokee98

Yes it is two wheel drive but all the front suspension parts are located in the same place as 4wd so I figured that part wouldn't matter and after I do the lift I'm converting it to 4wd

junior3382

Aren't the 2wd ones utilizing A-arms upfront?

Anyways, if you are going to convert over, then that is a great deal for the lift.... D30 or D35 axles are a dime a dozen for the front, but D44 would be the way to go. There are several ads listed in the for sale section here for used axles and transfer cases that may be worth checking out.....

98cherokee98

Alright man ill take a look at that
And when converting it would that lift work and wouldn't have to buy anythang extra
And ill up load pics of the front right now

xjbeadlocks

the 2wd I have seen are a solid beam axle. no a arms

98cherokee98

98cherokee98

I just uploaded photos of the front

98cherokee98

So with it being a solid beam axle the lift would work correct

junior3382

What is not included in the kit you are looking at are things like extended brake lines, which are HUGE.... and a few braces that I would recomend, like a steering box brace and trac-bar brace. But those are not nescesary, just a good idea. but definitely the extended brake lines... the brakets they give to drop them are junk... IMO.

Thank you, good to know. Don't see a lot of them.

98cherokee98

I agree on the brake lines and what braces outta curiousity
Cause if I'm gunna do it I wanna do it right
And guys and gals I do appreciate help

jebmccall

id recommend getting the control arm drop brackets if you are not going to do the long arm kit. at 6.5 inches short arms are going to ride like ****. the drop brackets lower the control arms and give more flex and better ride. with the 4x4 conversion you will need a slip yoke eliminator kit to help reduce drive line angles that cause vibrations. also at that height you might need to run an over the knuckle steering so you do not have crappy steering geometry.

98cherokee98

Alright got ya well what I'm looken at doing is the lift and tires first and then the 4wd conversion and what tires would you recommend

xjbeadlocks

since its 2wd I wouldnt lift it. 2wd are meant for decent gas mileage. why change that? buy a beater cherokee 4wd and lift that.

also 6.5" is huge. you can easily run 37's with that much lift. 4.5" and you can easily run 33's and 35's

98cherokee98

Well she's my second dd and project jeep already my main dd is a 94 Mitsubishi 3000 gt with a new motor and rebuild 5speed tranny she's getting paint put on as we speak pearl white and I'm keeping it all stock cause there getting rare