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Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Hendersonville, NC
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
i need some help here. ive never installed a lift but im workin on a 3" rc lift on my 99 cherokee. ive got a problem. heres the problem. i got the old coils out and shocks off to do this i unhooked upper and lower control arms i installed the new shocks and coils but now the axle has tilted forward and i cant get the controls arms to line back up. the upper ones are the ones im having the most trouble with. my axle has like twisted forward like i said im an idiot at this stuff so any help would be appreciated
track bar is unhooked
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track bar is unhooked
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When I helped a friend with his, I used ratchet straps wrapped around the axle to the front bumper to keep that from happening. You may want to remove your new coils and try again using this method. with the 3" lift, just leave your bolts in but not tight on your uca, lca arms. it will flex on the bolt instead of the bushing and should give you enough room for coils/spacers. you might have to pry the bottom of the coil on ( I did) but not a hard thing to do. Good luck, and hope this helps.
Seasoned Member
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Powhatan, VA
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
I am looking to get the RC 3" Series II kit. I wanted to know if the supplied LCAs fit and perform appropriately or do I need to upgrade to the Adj. LCAs? Aslo, can anyone supply a pic of the sway bar link backets installed?
CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: chillicothe, OH
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Jeepability
my rough country 3 inch lift rides better than stock and people say they ride rough. they havent never rode in a wrangler with a 4 inch super lift
CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: chillicothe, OH
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by stryker1228
I am looking to get the RC 3" Series II kit. I wanted to know if the supplied LCAs fit and perform appropriately or do I need to upgrade to the Adj. LCAs? Aslo, can anyone supply a pic of the sway bar link backets installed?
Seasoned Member
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Powhatan, VA
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Originally Posted by nme159
Yes they do. They work great. Not really a link bracket. It bolts to body where sway bar bolts there now. They are drop brackets for the entire sway bar. I get a chance tomorrow, i get u a pic of mine. Pm me if u dont figure it out and remind me.
CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: chillicothe, OH
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by stryker1228
Thanks! Will do. Didn't really feel like spending the extra money unless I had to. I plan on tackling the project next weekend. I might photograph the process and post it to help others. I've noticed a lot of questions involving these kits.
Here is a pic of the bracket installed:
CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: chillicothe, OH
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Btw: get a buddy to help you. You WILL need an extra set of hands and some extra weight to throw around. Any questions pm me. Build still fresh in my mind. When did you say you were doing lift, this weekend? Let me know when exactly your doing it and maybe I can help through pm or phone!
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 16
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From: Connecticut
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
Hey great thread, I've read up to pg 58 and it's been very educational. I was wondering something though.
If stock JK shocks work, for 3" of lift, what about aftermarket shocks? I think I might have found a deal on some OME Nitrochargers with 2k miles on them, for $200.
As of right now, i'm piecing together a lift that should net ~3-4 all around. I'm guessing if they're for a lifted JK, they might fully compress and damage the shock?
Hope my question makes sense,
DJ
If stock JK shocks work, for 3" of lift, what about aftermarket shocks? I think I might have found a deal on some OME Nitrochargers with 2k miles on them, for $200.
As of right now, i'm piecing together a lift that should net ~3-4 all around. I'm guessing if they're for a lifted JK, they might fully compress and damage the shock?
Hope my question makes sense,
DJ
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 254
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From: Fort Dix, NJ
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Here is some pics of the lower control arms that come with the rough country's 3" series II lift and the drop brackets for the front sway bar.
Last edited by 1armyguy; Mar 15, 2011 at 02:31 PM.