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Sep 30, 2014 | 07:58 PM

#22501

SeriousOffroad

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Shocks....get Bilstein.
You'll thank me later.

Sep 30, 2014 | 08:02 PM

#22502

ClassicCarl

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From: Edmonton AB Canada

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole

HERES the grand list of things i have or want to buy to make this lift complete.

I have:
Coil springs with an unknown amount of lift but im guessing around 3"
Iron Rock Offroad double shear track bar
Rough Country adjustable lower control arms

I plan to buy:
Leaf springs
Amazon.com: Rubicon Express RE1463 3.5" Leaf Spring for Jeep XJ: Automotive

Brake lines
http://www.quadratec.com/products/72406_813X_PG.htm

Shocks (Front and Rear)
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/rustys-...ock-rx-26.html

Sway bar discos
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...CTS-SET-RE1180

Rims
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-wh...-310-5x4.5.htm

Tires
http://www.mrtire.com/tire/Goodyear/...?sku=312020027

Speedo (4:10 ratio eventually)
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...-34-TEETH-LONG

Also plan on a 1 or 1.5" TC Drop

IS IT ALL THERE?!

A few things. You will shoot yourself later on if you get those shocks. Save the money for bilsteins and do it right the first time.

You also will most likely not need a tc drop. I am at 6.5 inches of lift in the rear, and my ds has hung on fine. It vibes a little, but not bad.

oh, and make sure you get an alignment. lol

good choice on the double shear. you'll thank yourself for that one.

Sep 30, 2014 | 08:35 PM

#22503

ITTs_Cole

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From: Hagerstown MD

Year: 93

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 w/Flux Capacitor

yes everyone says bilsteins but if i got 4 of them thats 400$ or two paychecks. This is a minimum wage lift here people. lol

Also im sitting on factory shocks 155k on them. it cant POSSIBLY get any worse. lol

Sep 30, 2014 | 08:53 PM

#22504

drhoward1988

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From: Wetumpka, AL

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole

HERES the grand list of things i have or want to buy to make this lift complete.

I have:
Coil springs with an unknown amount of lift but im guessing around 3"
Iron Rock Offroad double shear track bar
Rough Country adjustable lower control arms

I plan to buy:
Leaf springs
Video Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006GJKFHW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1273 UXAUXMW7B&coliid=ICNBHP08H2B15

Brake lines
http://www.quadratec.com/products/72406_813X_PG.htm

Shocks (Front and Rear)
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/rustys-...ock-rx-26.html

Sway bar discos
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...CTS-SET-RE1180

Rims
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-wh...-310-5x4.5.htm

Tires
http://www.mrtire.com/tire/Goodyear/...?sku=312020027

Speedo (4:10 ratio eventually)
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...-34-TEETH-LONG

Also plan on a 1 or 1.5" TC Drop

IS IT ALL THERE?!

List looks decent, but you could save some money on the wheels and brake lines. Summit racing has cheap steel wheels similar to that for $200 shipped. Brake lines could be sourced from a different vehicle (90's Chevy or GMC 1500, YJ, dodge van, ect.) From a local parts house or online. As far as shocks I have no real opinion. I'm using some no name hydro shocks off of eBay with no issue. Think I paid $130 for the set.

Sep 30, 2014 | 09:02 PM

#22505

ITTs_Cole

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From: Hagerstown MD

Year: 93

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 w/Flux Capacitor

Im fine with the braided steel lines, they'll be an upgrade and ill never have to worry about them 20 years from now. as for wheels im 100% sticking to these because the backspacing and color. itll have that aggressive stance with the white im looking for (painting the jeeps grey trim to white and all lift parts, diffs, gas skid, front skid and steering parts white)

Sep 30, 2014 | 09:11 PM

#22506

SeriousOffroad

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Model: Cherokee

Some things are worth saving up for.

Sep 30, 2014 | 09:28 PM

#22507

ITTs_Cole

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From: Hagerstown MD

Year: 93

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 w/Flux Capacitor

well i get 400$ every 4 weeks. i pay 160$ a month in gas just to and from work and i owe 170 for insurance a month. it'd take me till January to get them.

Sep 30, 2014 | 10:03 PM

#22508

mr white

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Model: Cherokee

Check craigslist for used stuff.

Sep 30, 2014 | 10:12 PM

#22509

ClassicCarl

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From: Edmonton AB Canada

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole

well i get 400$ every 4 weeks. i pay 160$ a month in gas just to and from work and i owe 170 for insurance a month. it'd take me till January to get them.

Rusty's scares me. Get rancho maybe?

Sep 30, 2014 | 10:15 PM

#22510

ksrummel

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Joined: Sep 2011

Posts: 464

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From: Muncie, Indiana

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr white

Check craigslist for used stuff.

Ya my buddy just picked up 2 used at 4 wheel parts for $50! And 4 bilstein are around $330 shipped from Amazon or shockwarehouse.com for the 5100s

Sep 30, 2014 | 10:18 PM

#22511

drhoward1988

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From: Wetumpka, AL

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClassicCarl

Rusty's scares me. Get rancho maybe?

Only thing bad about rustys I've heard is their customer service leaves somthing to be desired. I personally have no experience with them. I've read that most white bodied shocks are all the same.

Sep 30, 2014 | 10:22 PM

#22512

ITTs_Cole

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From: Hagerstown MD

Year: 93

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 w/Flux Capacitor

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr white

Check craigslist for used stuff.

cant do CL off roading is very illegal here in MD so parts never show up for jeeps

Sep 30, 2014 | 10:27 PM

#22513

Tom95YJ

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From: SLC, Utah

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole

cant do CL off roading is very illegal here in MD so parts never show up for jeeps

Not always true. When I lived in md I parted out my tj and one of my xj's on cl. Lift , bumpers , winch.... But I also used l drive to Rausch creek for wheeling

Sep 30, 2014 | 10:35 PM

#22514

ITTs_Cole

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From: Hagerstown MD

Year: 93

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 w/Flux Capacitor

right now its true. and in the MD thread we share CL findings....needless to say we haven't shared any in a while. lol

Sep 30, 2014 | 10:52 PM

#22515

Tom95YJ

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From: SLC, Utah

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole

right now its true. and in the MD thread we share CL findings....needless to say we haven't shared any in a while. lol

Probable cause everyone is moving to pa or out west !