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Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 28
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From: Lake County
Year: 95
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Okay. Hopefull this isn't too long-winded. I posted this question on another thread but I'm looking for more in-depth answers, so I figured a topic-specific thread woudl be better. Okay. So, we were about to replace the spring spacers with 3 inch spacers when we noticed that those springs are tilted. Another CF user said that the axle seems to be tilted. I took another picture of the control arm connected to the drop down bracket. We were told to get an adjustable LCA, but I'm thinking that if we slide that bolt forward and tack weld it, it woudl yeild the same results. I'm not sure what size lift it has for certain cause we bought it this way and I'm not sure where to measure, but it's 4.5 inches from bolt to bolt on to drop down bracket. Remember we're adding the 3 inch spacers too. It does have stock UCA. Do we need to replace the rear LCA as well with extended ones? I hope all that makes sense. 
Okay we seemed to have fixed the problem. We pulled the LCA forward on the drop down bracket like I mentioned. We welded a block of metal beside the bolt so it can't slide backward. We took off both UCAs and pulled the pinion angle right using a racheting tow strap until it was right (safely of course! be careful that it doesn't snap) and put them back in to place. Everything is much better than it was. We just need to get extended sway bar links so nothing is rubbing. Now... Before we can put those spring spacers on, we need the proper lengths for U/LCAs for the REAR. :/ any ideas?
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Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 674
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From: SouthEast PA
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
So is this how the sickness works?.. you lift it...drive it.. then decide its already starting to feel not high enough ..and then go bigger . I'm confused on the process
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 15,581
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From: some small town oregon
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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From: SouthEast PA
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Newbie
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 6
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Im not sure which way to go. I was able to trade for some 15x10 mickey thompson classics and would like to run 32's. I will not wheel much if any at all, can i get away with a 3in lift or should i go with a 4.5 right out of the gate. It is my daily driver and will probably see the mall more than the mud. lol!
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Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 3,493
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From: Chickamauga Ga.
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Im not sure which way to go. I was able to trade for some 15x10 mickey thompson classics and would like to run 32's. I will not wheel much if any at all, can i get away with a 3in lift or should i go with a 4.5 right out of the gate. It is my daily driver and will probably see the mall more than the mud. lol!
Newbie
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 6
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
I'd really rather not do any trimming at all. I can get the 32 bfg all terrain's at my local sams club for 175 mounted balanced and out the door. I really wounldnt need to get a sye if i was always on pavement would i?
CF Veteran
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 6,322
Likes: 6
From: Summerville, Ga
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5 4 cyl.
You wont run 32's on a 3" lift with no trimming unless you're running stock wheels. You can run 32's with no trimming on a 4.5" if your wheels dont have too little backspacing (mine have 3 1/2 and i had to do mild trimming of the plastic, however mine has been trimmed quite a few times before this).
I also agree with branden, i would skip the 32's and go straight to 33's. I chose to go with 32's for several reasons, many of which where because my jeep is a stock geared 4 banger.
Also, if you need an SYE you need an SYE. It's not something you can get away with if you're only driving on the street.. However, not every jeep needs an SYE at the same lift height. I had a buddy with a 6" lift and a TC drop and has yet to need an SYE, while i also have other friends who needed one at 4". Just put your lift on and drive it, if you get vibrations then get the SYE.
I also agree with branden, i would skip the 32's and go straight to 33's. I chose to go with 32's for several reasons, many of which where because my jeep is a stock geared 4 banger.
Also, if you need an SYE you need an SYE. It's not something you can get away with if you're only driving on the street.. However, not every jeep needs an SYE at the same lift height. I had a buddy with a 6" lift and a TC drop and has yet to need an SYE, while i also have other friends who needed one at 4". Just put your lift on and drive it, if you get vibrations then get the SYE.
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Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,250
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From: California
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 6,322
Likes: 6
From: Summerville, Ga
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5 4 cyl.
Okay we seemed to have fixed the problem. We pulled the LCA forward on the drop down bracket like I mentioned. We welded a block of metal beside the bolt so it can't slide backward. We took off both UCAs and pulled the pinion angle right using a racheting tow strap until it was right (safely of course! be careful that it doesn't snap) and put them back in to place. Everything is much better than it was. We just need to get extended sway bar links so nothing is rubbing. Now... Before we can put those spring spacers on, we need the proper lengths for U/LCAs for the REAR. :/ any ideas?