Hey all, I was just curious on how reliable the 8' long arm kit is. Has anybody ever used this kit? Is there any reviews? Please link them because I cannon seem to find any.

Iron Rock 8' lift -http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=IROR&Product_C ode=IR-X8CPK

Thanks

 

hey everybody, i have a 2000 xj sport that i converted to 4wd. i was wondering when you have to start getting longer brake lines when lifting an xj. i put 1 inch blocks in the rear and it already seems like the brake hose is getting close to being pulled in two. also, what is a transfer case drop? basically just a spacer between tranny crossmember and framerail? because if thats it i can make some spacers out of some 1/4 wall 2.5 inch ss tubing that i have laying around. and how much lift would make me have to get longer driveshafts and an adjustable track bar? any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Do some more reasearch before you drop a bunch of money.

Search google.

Use

site:cherokeeforum.com "your question"

In the search bar (no quotes).

So. site:cherokeeforum.com Iron Rock Offroad Long Arms

You'll find plenty. Start reading. Find out some stuff, see what you want. You'll get opinions from a bunch of people. Reviews, etc.


IMO though, there would be better options than that kit. And 8" is kinda high unless you boggin'.

 

In my opinion 2" if your going to be flexing.

Yes basically. Ss meaning solid steel? If so than yes thats it.

Idk if I would worry about a longer drive shaft. But maybe a sye? I COULD be wrong but the 97+ xj's are more likely to have driveline vibes so a sye would fix that issue dont waste your $$$ on a extended rear driveline when a sye will cost a tad bit more.

Track bar I myself do them with any lift.only because ive had deathwobbles that could make a hardened marine cry. And dont care for that again.

 

Hey guys,
So I'm piecing together a new lift, and have a quick Q.

I'm working on a 5.5 inch lift, and have 5.5 inch RE springs ready to go up front, but with the rear leafs, do I need to go 5.5 as well? I hear RE leafs run tall and there's nothing that I hate more than the raked look (on Jeeps) and just want a nice level ride.

So do I stick the 5.5's in the back? Also. what else is needed upon install with those leafs? Should my stock brackets be okay? (I'm on 3.5 right now.)

So far I've got:
RE shocks
extended brakes lines
IRO double sheer
CA drop brackets

Thanks for the help.

 

Also want to run some 13.5's, really in love with them. Should I clear on 3.75 BS for now? I have RE lowers, so clearance there shouldn't be too bad.

 

I'd keep the 3.5 leafs and get a shackle relocator and a 1.5" shackle, should get you at 5.5 while giving you a better ride and suspension travel.
Going straight to a 5.5 leafs means using stock shackles which tend not to work so great at those heights. Basically you'll kick yourself later when you decide to get a smaller leafs and do the shackle and relocator lol

 

Agreed.

 

Okay, my current leafs are garbage (AAL done wrong by PO) and are getting flat. If 3.5s + shackles is the best move on that, that's the way I'll go. I have read shackles aren't the best way to lift and to use true lift, what makes you guys say shackles? Not arguing, just trying to learn. I've only done suspension mods the other way (down).

Also, should my BS be okay?

 

I want to put a 2" lift on a 2001 XJ. It will be 99% daily driver so the lift is mainly for looks. My question is what do you all recommend for the above a 2" spacer front with 2" shackle rear or a 2" spacer front with 2" add-a-leaf rear? Thanks.

 

Shackle, or a relocation bracket and a slightly longer shackle.

 

i had a tire question on backspacing if anyone could help me out im putting a zone 3 in lift on my 96 country to run 31x10.5.x15s i am looking at mamba mr1 rims after the lift and the 15 is a 4.5 in backspacing with this clear?


i had a 3 in on my 01 sport and 31x11.5x15 tsl's with a 3.75 backspace and it only rubbed just turning in reverse

 

I'm thinking of doing a 3 inch RC lift for budget reasons and was curious as to what else I need as like new brake lines and T case drop UCA and LCAs or anything else, much appreciated y'all

 

what is all that needs to be done to achieve a decent 5.5 lift? i already have RE3.5superride w/ full springs. now im going to go up to RE5.5springs and RC 2in. shackles, and detours FSC & STM. i know longarms are what everyone recommends but money just isnt there for LAs. so im considering buying adj. control arms for a 5.5 lift or just getting drop brackets for my 3.5 control arms...another concern i have is about the UCAs. mine are stock. but would i need to replace them? if so what kind do yall recommend?

thanks for any help!!

 

you're spending as much as you would with the drop brackets and short arms, lowers and uppers, as you would long arms..

you will probably need an sye if you don't already have one