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Mar 9, 2014 | 10:52 PM

#20986

bdub11

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From: Middle Tennessee

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Mcameron

does anyone know of a good 2-2.5" lift kit that includes a complete rear leaf pack?

ide like to avoid cutting up my existing pack if i can, and truth be told its probably best if its replaced anyways.

Go with Old Man Emu for that size lift. Awesome quality and real lift was about 3 inches or so when I got mine done.

Mar 9, 2014 | 11:26 PM

#20987

Salden Hund

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From: Th Cloud

Year: 90'

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

you can't body lift an xj because it's a unibody. You can add long arms to 3.5 inch lift pretty easily, any lower and I think you'd have clearance issues with most long arm setups. I highly recommend 3.5 inch rubicon express. Lots of people run it and like it. I do not recommend rough country because they willfully sell defective parts. All you need to replace when you go to long arms will be brake lines and maybe shocks to get the most travel possible out of your suspension. If you don't want to get bigger tires, is stay under 2.5 inches of lift, but having a lift doesn't do anything for performance. Bigger tires are what make a rig more capable. Lift just makes it easier to fit them and adds a little travel. Upgraded steering is a must with any lift or bigger than stock tires in my opinion. It's kinda important.

Thanks a bunch!!! I'm running 33's I believe. But I'm gonna check out those kits. Also, say I get just the 6030 kit that comes with no shocks. Can I use what I have atleast temporarily until I can pick them up?

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Mar 9, 2014 | 11:32 PM

#20988

drhoward1988

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From: Wetumpka, AL

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by xjbub93

Gonna be in the market for some 31's some time in the coming months and was hoping to go with retreads for the price point. Can't seem to find any that fit on 15" rims though hoping someone could point me in the right direction. Also how much lift should I run to get the max amount of flex from 31's. I was thinking maybe 3.5 but I'm a noob so second opinions are welcome

Look at mastercraft courser mxt. Good price for a good tire. I have the 32's and the ride well and have minimal road noise for a MT

Mar 9, 2014 | 11:52 PM

#20989

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

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Originally Posted by drhoward1988

Look at mastercraft courser mxt. Good price for a good tire. I have the 32's and the ride well and have minimal road noise for a MT

I'm looking into these as well. Seem like a decent design and good for minor wheeling. Haven't seen rock crawling reviews yet

Mar 9, 2014 | 11:56 PM

#20990

drhoward1988

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From: Wetumpka, AL

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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I'm looking into these as well. Seem like a decent design and good for minor wheeling. Haven't seen rock crawling reviews yet

Ive never been rock crawling, nor is my rig setup for it lol i trail ride and dip in the creeks a bit. I got them for 600 installed including lifetime rotate and balance. No problems yet and the seem to bite very well.

Mar 9, 2014 | 11:57 PM

#20991

drhoward1988

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From: Wetumpka, AL

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

I'm looking into these as well. Seem like a decent design and good for minor wheeling. Haven't seen rock crawling reviews yet

About the time i got them i posted in this thread a page that showed the different sizes and ply of the tire if that will help ya any. Its been a few weeks ago, 3 weeks i do believe

Mar 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

#20992

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

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Originally Posted by drhoward1988

About the time i got them i posted in this thread a page that showed the different sizes and ply of the tire if that will help ya any. Its been a few weeks ago, 3 weeks i do believe

I already know I'm looking at the 235/85/16 version 10 ply iirc. Never any reAl life reviews about an xj using them really. And I've seen the same quotes locally too. Damn duratracs, my first choice, were several hundred more quoted

Mar 10, 2014 | 12:04 AM

#20993

drhoward1988

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From: Wetumpka, AL

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Exact reason i went with them. I also wanted the duratracs but couldnt afford the extra 100 a tire

Mar 10, 2014 | 05:05 AM

#20994

xjbub93

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Originally Posted by drhoward1988

Where from? That's a good flippin deal haha

Mar 10, 2014 | 05:44 AM

#20995

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

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Originally Posted by xjbub93

Where from? That's a good flippin deal haha

You can check their website and they show and bunch of distributors. Even small tire shops can get them sometimes

Mar 10, 2014 | 10:36 AM

#20996

arizonacc

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From: Moundridge KS

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

has anyone ran the trailmaster lifts? im ordering one tonight and just curious of opinions on it

Mar 10, 2014 | 11:03 AM

#20997

drhoward1988

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From: Wetumpka, AL

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

You can check their website and they show and bunch of distributors. Even small tire shops can get them sometimes

I got mine through a mom and pop mechanics shop. I got a lil better deal than most because ive known the owners for years

Mar 10, 2014 | 11:26 AM

#20998

Mcameron

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From: Massachusetts

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by bdub11

Go with Old Man Emu for that size lift. Awesome quality and real lift was about 3 inches or so when I got mine done.

ide like to keep it around 2", im trying to keep the drivetrain as stock as possible....

ide like to not have to install aftermarket controll arms, SYEs, or trackbars...

it seems that around 3" those become strongly recommended.

im thinking i might just buy another set of OEM springs and just add a leaf to them...thinking that might be the cheapest and easiest solution.

Last edited by Mcameron; Mar 10, 2014 at 11:34 AM.

Mar 10, 2014 | 11:48 AM

#20999

drhoward1988

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From: Wetumpka, AL

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Mcameron

You can do it for around 150. 2in front lift coils and rear lift shackles.. thats what i would do anyways. Or if you want new rear springs just get oem ones and the lift shackles.

Mar 10, 2014 | 11:58 AM

#21000

bdub11

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From: Middle Tennessee

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mcameron

I hear you, I wasn't counting on that much height either, but haven't run into any issues at all (OME kit came with a transfer case drop). I have been running it this way for about a year now, so would have thought I'd have run into any problems if I was going to. Here is a pic of the Jeep with the lift. I need bigger tires...