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Old 09-04-2013, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey
It wont look that bad. Just dont cut a lot.
Originally Posted by my89xj
This is 5'' with 33s and the first hole cut. Just as an idea.

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Alright thanks, we'll see how it turns out, I'll probably end up doing it in a couple weeks.

If anyone has any other pics of a similar setup I'd still be interested in seeing them!
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Originally Posted by a_shirey
They give you bolt mounting points for the top shackle bolt to give you the chance to have a good shackle angle.

They can add 5/8" of lift, but there are many options now that do not provide any lift(usually call Low Profile).

They are used in addition to a lift.
so the purpose of them is to change the angle of the flexing??
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Originally Posted by zmuehl22

so the purpose of them is to change the angle of the flexing??
The angle of the shackle that attaches to the leaf springs. The shackle should be at a 45 degree angle for maximum flex and good ride quality.

These allow you to adjust that angle.
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I have a 3.5 in. RE lift in my xj. I bought it with that. Is there any cheap way to get it to 4.5 ?
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Originally Posted by JoeLentini
I have a 3.5 in. RE lift in my xj. I bought it with that. Is there any cheap way to get it to 4.5 ?
1" spacer in front and 1" extended shackle in back. But at that high you have to start worrying about vibes.
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I know I ask a lot of lift questions on here but I was wondering which kit you reccommend. Its between the 4 in IRO AAL or the Zone 4.5 AAL. I know you guys hate AAL but it will just be for a year or two until I save enough money to get full leaves. I also can't tell if the IRO kit comes with LCAs.

I know you guys praise them, I just wanna see my options. They both run around $500ish, and could I clear 32s on a 4in lift without trimming or would I be best off running 31s? Any imput would be great, thanks!
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Originally Posted by bheath
1" spacer in front and 1" extended shackle in back. But at that high you have to start worrying about vibes.
could i just get new leafs and coils, and i use the remainder of my lift? cause i cant justify spending 900 bucks just to lift my jeep one more inch. im just trying to put 33's on it
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Originally Posted by JoeLentini
could i just get new leafs and coils, and i use the remainder of my lift? cause i cant justify spending 900 bucks just to lift my jeep one more inch. im just trying to put 33's on it
Coil spacers are less than $50. And shackles are maybe $75.

Everything else should work fine.

Do you already have an SYE ?
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Quit being a ***** and trim


I run 33's with a 3.5" Re
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Quit being a ***** and trim

I run 33's with a 3.5" Re
Yeah, well I did that back when people said it couldn't be done. Na na na boo boo.
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Originally Posted by Tom95YJ
Quit being a ***** and trim


I run 33's with a 3.5" Re
i plan on trimming hahah i just wanted to go to 4.5
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Originally Posted by JoeLentini

i plan on trimming hahah i just wanted to go to 4.5
If you go to 4.5" don't half *** it. Go with new coils (100 for the pair) do a 1" shackle on the 3.5" spring. Double shear trackbar , Sye. New shocks. Bilstein , fox or something decent , mid arms or longarms.
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Originally Posted by Tom95YJ
If you go to 4.5" don't half *** it. Go with new coils (100 for the pair) do a 1" shackle on the 3.5" spring. Double shear trackbar , Sye. New shocks. Bilstein , fox or something decent , mid arms or longarms.
im trying to do this all for about 300-400 bucks ....
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Originally Posted by JoeLentini
im trying to do this all for about 300-400 bucks ....
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/bud...herokee-58797/
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hey guys i just recently purchased a jeep cherokee 00 it came with 30's,ive been looking to get a body lift and while looking and reading around,i know see thers body lifts suspension lifts and budget lifts, up to this point iam so confused on what i need to get all i want for now is to lift my jeep enough so the tires wont rub and give it a nice look. what do u guys recommend i was wanting to get a 3' budget lift but now iam not sure please help


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