You use those genie powers of yours and poof

 

Thank you for your replies.

 

Always wanted a Jeep and finally did it! I purchased a 01 Cherokee in great shape, but of course it needs some minor things.
Since i'm new to all this, I know I want to add a lift and some tires. I know that I will not rock crawl or do any hard 4 wheeln' with it. But I do want it staple on the road and able to head up North during the harsh winters. I have been researching lifts, but I really want some advice on which lift works good for both Daily driver and casual off road.
I'm thinking 3" to 4" lift. I don't want to cut the fenders and I want it stable going down the road at highway speed.

Any input would be great.

Thanks

 

Sounds like a 3" lift and 31's will suit you the best.

 

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I was just trolling craigslist while my Jeep warms up and came across this http://westernmass.craigslist.org/ptd/4348529972.html Pretty sure the tires on this part out are the match to the rear tires we were looking at before. Check the close up of the tread pattern. Even if you're no longer interested in them, good info.

 

So my 93 sport is on a 3 inch lift. F150 coil springs, bastard pack from an S10 on the leaf springs, the shackles are still stock.
My question is. Can I buy 2 inch spacers for the front and 2 inch lift shackles for the rear to add a bit to my already existing lift? Or will that do nothing?

 

It will work that shouldn't be a problem, but at that point the lift will be high enough you need to change or other things

Such as brake lines, maybe sye etc
It can get pricey

 

Question is, why do you feel the need to lift it more. Quality of the ride will possibly be worse

 

Hey guys, I have a 96 sport and I was looking to install some sort of lift from 2" to 3", however at the time I don't have the funds to buy new tires or anything so I would have to stick with my 27" ones. Would that look goofy or make them look overly small or anything? I wasn't able to find much information about it online

 

well, goofy is one way to put it. idk, whatever.. I've got about that much lift on 29's (275/35's) and its ok.. 31's would be better.. its better to lift it then get the tires instead of vice versa. this way you won't mess up the fenders. all i know for sure is the more money you have and the longer you wait, the happier you'll be. theres def pics of lifted xi's w/ stock tires on the google..

 

100 different ways you could go. If you dont want to cut anything better stick with 30x9.5 tires and a 2" lift. A RE budget boost might be good for you if you just want it winter capable.

 

you will be just fine, im runnin 235/75s (29s) on a 4.5 in zone lift until i scrape the money together for 32s, plus it doesnt really matter what other people think. If you like it, then who cares. Good luck

 

this. if you aren't willing to cut (btw if you take your time they look good) then make sure to bump stop properly. it will prevent over flexing/stuffing your tires. as Tony mentioned a BB is a cheap/easy way to obtain a small amount of lift. RE springs are pretty stiff, i think like 2x the spring rate of OEM, so you can do 4" springs and be pretty stable. but really good shocks will make the biggest difference. Bilstein or rancho 5000's are good ones.
id do RE 3.5" springs for front and for the rear id do 2" OME leafs and 1.5-2" shackles. now.. to the expensive stuff: you MIGHT need a SYE at this point. the rear will get to about the 4" mark without issue, but you will be eating u joints faster.. an SYE and shaft is around 300-500 depending. you'll want new control arms to match the height, tubulars from ebay are cheap enough.

 

To what VTjeep said, sye will run you 199.99$ plus shipping, but you can pick up a front driveshaft from a cherokee at the jy for 50-100$ and it bolts right up.