Jeep Cherokee Forum

Modified XJ Cherokee Tech XJ (84-01)
All modified tech questions. If it modifies your XJ beyond stock parts ask it here.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:
Old Sep 21, 2015, 02:17 PM
How-Tos on this Topic
Last edit by: IB Advertising
See related guides and technical advice from our community experts:

Browse all: Wheels and Tires
Print Wikipost

All Lift & Tire questions go here!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 15, 2014 | 12:46 PM
Share
  #20401  
wiggles's Avatar
wiggles
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 9,897
Likes: 2
From: shawnee,ks
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default
Originally Posted by McCaffrey
Hey what's this thing about some hardcore rigs running airbags and no springs with a "link" type suspension? How does that work?
Air bag only suspension is rare off road, air shocks on the other hand are popular on hardcore rigs
Reply
0
Old Jan 15, 2014 | 12:47 PM
Share
  #20402  
EvstaG's Avatar
EvstaG
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 731
Likes: 0
From: St. Albert
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Default
Originally Posted by Twinfin
On the other hand I just bought a 3" RC full leaf kit and now you've got me a little concerned when your talking about leaf spring pack quality.. Care to elaborate a little more? I'm not looking to do heavy duty wheeling mostly sand, snow and some medium trails but it is also my DD.
While I don't have personal experience with the RC leafs, from perusing around the forum the first major initial issue that some owners encounter is that the springs are too short, so a shackle relocation bracket is almost a necessity. I'm not about bashing a company's product, I'm sure many have ran the RC leafs with success, and I am running other RC products successfully. But I have heard some negatives. (uneven lift, eventual sagging, etc). Did you also get the RC shocks with the kit? Those are arguably the most important component relating to ride quality, and RC shocks aren't known to be fantastic.
Reply
0
Old Jan 15, 2014 | 02:47 PM
Share
  #20403  
Twinfin's Avatar
Twinfin
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Default
I did get RC shocks as well. I was going to install the lift myself but now I'm taking it 4x4 parts to install so I'm expecting it to be at least an even ride for now. If I start having problems I'll starting exchanging parts to upgrade my lift. Got me freaking out now haha
Reply
0
Old Jan 15, 2014 | 04:19 PM
Share
  #20404  
michaelOH's Avatar
michaelOH
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 5
From: grove city OHIO
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Default
Will stock sway bar links work with 3 in lift ok?
Reply
0
Old Jan 15, 2014 | 04:21 PM
Share
  #20405  
dukie564's Avatar
dukie564
☠ CF Sheriff ☠
Premium Member
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 15,197
Likes: 18
From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
Default
Nope
Reply
0
Old Jan 15, 2014 | 04:23 PM
Share
  #20406  
michaelOH's Avatar
michaelOH
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 5
From: grove city OHIO
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Default
Originally Posted by dukie564
Nope
How about temporarily?
Reply
0
Old Jan 15, 2014 | 05:05 PM
Share
  #20407  
NewKindOfClown's Avatar
NewKindOfClown
Moderator of Jeeps
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 21,029
Likes: 3
From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default
Originally Posted by michaelOH

How about temporarily?
Nope
Reply
0
Old Jan 15, 2014 | 10:03 PM
Share
  #20408  
carbuff's Avatar
carbuff
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 362
Likes: 2
From: LI, NY
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default
Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Nope
Is it best to get the lowering brackets for the bar mounts or longer links?
Reply
0
Old Jan 15, 2014 | 10:07 PM
Share
  #20409  
cbenton318's Avatar
cbenton318
Newbie
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default
So RE lift seems the wat to go, how bout their kit that includes shox or should I consider different brand shock? I am really leaning 4.5 lift an 32s
Reply
0
Old Jan 15, 2014 | 10:13 PM
Share
  #20410  
EvstaG's Avatar
EvstaG
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 731
Likes: 0
From: St. Albert
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Default
Originally Posted by carbuff
Is it best to get the lowering brackets for the bar mounts or longer links?
For 3" lift, I would get extended links. Plus then you can upgrade to disco's right away
Reply
0
Old Jan 15, 2014 | 10:19 PM
Share
  #20411  
Twinfin's Avatar
Twinfin
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Default
I'm lifting my 94 xj this weekend and I was curious if there were any common noises or things that people notice during the first bit of driving after the vehicle is lifted. I'm going up 3 inches and still riding 235/75/r15s until I wear them out. Thanks any extra Info would be great.
Reply
0
Old Jan 15, 2014 | 10:27 PM
Share
  #20412  
carbuff's Avatar
carbuff
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 362
Likes: 2
From: LI, NY
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default
Originally Posted by EvstaG
For 3" lift, I would get extended links. Plus then you can upgrade to disco's right away
Thanks.
Reply
0
Old Jan 16, 2014 | 10:56 PM
Share
  #20413  
XJriot's Avatar
XJriot
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,267
Likes: 1
From: Franksville, Wi
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default
Which one should i get? Im getting 4.5" coils in the front just need some opinions on the rear. Specifically why one would be better than the other.

RE 4.5" leafs + no lift shackles or RE 3.5" leafs + 1" shackles?
Reply
0
Old Jan 16, 2014 | 11:12 PM
Share
  #20414  
kgm's Avatar
kgm
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,589
Likes: 2
From: Denver
Year: 99
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default
Originally Posted by XJriot
Which one should i get? Im getting 4.5" coils in the front just need some opinions on the rear. Specifically why one would be better than the other.

RE 4.5" leafs + no lift shackles or RE 3.5" leafs + 1" shackles?
I got the RE 3.5s and they are sitting at 4.5 or so right now. I'd do 3.5" leafs with a relocation box & shackles. You should be able to fine tune your ride a lot better, and adjust your height as needed with a shackle.
Reply
0
Old Jan 17, 2014 | 06:39 AM
Share
  #20415  
XJriot's Avatar
XJriot
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,267
Likes: 1
From: Franksville, Wi
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default
Originally Posted by kgm
I got the RE 3.5s and they are sitting at 4.5 or so right now. I'd do 3.5" leafs with a relocation box & shackles. You should be able to fine tune your ride a lot better, and adjust your height as needed with a shackle.
Thanks.

I figure ill be around 5"-5.5" when all is said and done.
Reply
0



Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:08 AM.