x2, keeps the wheels centered perfectly on the asxle if it happens to be an 8" rim. which a lot of people run. theyre recommended more if you are into rock climbing as well, slimmer rims hold beads better when aired down.

 

Ok so the steel ones I found where 3.50" of bs, so theyd work then?

 

So I am in the middle of installing my lift. JK shocks don't have the same eye opening for the top of the rear shock, but I should be able to make it work. Big problem I am running in to is I can't drop the axle far enough to get the spring and the 3" spacer in. I'm thinking I might need to undo the track bar?

 

Are you using compressors?

 

Nope. All I have is basic tools. Bout to go rent some from advance.

 

He was answering about my lift

 

Ya I ment to click on the one right below on his other reply. Lol

 

Hey guys, I am a Jeep noob . I have a 1990 cherokee sport 5-speed. I want to put a 4.5(ish) lift on her, but am looking at spending ~$500 on the kit + additional for supporting pieces. I am reading that I will need quick disconnects for the front sway, TC drop and a SYE. I will be puting 33's on her as well.

car will see trail use and some long camping trip use. Needs to be (semi) reliable as well. what kit should I go with? Im thinking RC 4.5 unless the extra money for the RE 3.5 is better? Anything else I need to look into?

thanks!
-Jace

 

It's preference man. I do know that if you get a SYE then u don't need a TC drop. I would say RE and 31s. Seems RE is better built. And with 3.5 you won't tuck 33s without cutting.

 

the RE kit is getting out of my price range. I guess im wondering if there are any 3" kits that have more flex or articulation then the 4.5 RC lift. I want this to be a performing "cheap lift" not a usless tall jeep.

thanks for the input!

 

Maybe a front to rear swap? I just lifted my ZJ 3" for under $200. Most expensive thing I bought was the 4 spacers

 

Instead of buy new rims with less backspacing to make the 35/12.50 work on my jeep, could I buy wheel spacers for the rear?

 

The rough country lift kit specs say to use 15x8 with 3.75 back spacing to clear 12.5 inch tires

 

Ya but they say ya need like a 6.5" lift to get 35s on. Lol im just broke and was trying to find a cheaper way then buying 4 new rims.

 

@okcjeeper. I asked about shims or a 1 inch t case drop for my 3.5 inch lift kit and bilsteins. I just read what you said about your 3.5 RE kit actually sitting at about 4.5. My kit is an RE kit too so having it sitting at 4.5 would a 1 inch t case drop still be ok?