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Joined: Mar 2012
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From: North Carolina
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5L
i would invest in new shocks. BPEs will extend them a little, but they'll still be maxed out at ride height. You can get shock cheaters alternatively
http://detoursusa.com/fsc.php
http://detoursusa.com/xjstm.php
http://detoursusa.com/fsc.php
http://detoursusa.com/xjstm.php
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Warren, Pa
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by bev4ns
Those shock cheaters would work good. 1.5" for 2.5" of lift sufficient?
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From: Medford OR
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 6cyl
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From: Northern California
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Wheels best for that lieft?
RE is a safe bet for lift. i run the 3.5 super ride, been on for 2.5-3 yrs settled out to a final 4.5 front and rear.
they over-do it a little
sye is just a good idea. avoid t-case drop kits
the clicking/popping your getting from the rear end could be an auto locker.
bumpers are always needed, ie place to put lights and recovery points
gears, front locker, bfg's not needed.
look into goodyear duratracks
also an adjustable trackbar... may i suggest iron rock off road
hope this helps
they over-do it a little
sye is just a good idea. avoid t-case drop kits
the clicking/popping your getting from the rear end could be an auto locker.
bumpers are always needed, ie place to put lights and recovery points
gears, front locker, bfg's not needed.
look into goodyear duratracks
also an adjustable trackbar... may i suggest iron rock off road
hope this helps
What size wheel do you suggest for the Dura Tracs in 31x10.50-15? Looks like they suggest an 8.5" width wheel for the tire to meet suggested specs, I only see 8" or 10" wide. The 10's are suggesting a minimum 4.5" lift
What back spacing is desired? I'm seeing most showing a 3.74" Seems like the 8" width will have minimal rubbage (if any) at full lock and fender stuff/articulation.
Thank you!
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From: some small town oregon
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Sorenabel
No its very close tho. So close I can just barely get my finger between the two.. But when I put it in 4wd, the drivw line hits the exhaust reapetaly.
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,246
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From: Missouri
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0 L
Originally Posted by X E Ryder
I appreciate the reply!! The Dura Tracs look great for the snow/ice conditions here but still retain some good all season use.
What size wheel do you suggest for the Dura Tracs in 31x10.50-15? Looks like they suggest an 8.5" width wheel for the tire to meet suggested specs, I only see 8" or 10" wide. The 10's are suggesting a minimum 4.5" lift
What back spacing is desired? I'm seeing most showing a 3.74" Seems like the 8" width will have minimal rubbage (if any) at full lock and fender stuff/articulation.
Thank you!
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From: some small town oregon
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Sorenabel
But it was fine until I lifted...
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Posts: 31
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From: Long Island, NY
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Replace...
Mornin' gents. I was strongly considering getting rid of Betsey (Gray 2000 Cherokee 4.0 231 Chrys 8.25) but I decided to lift her instead. I ended up getting a RC 4.5 X series lift and am surprisingly impressed with the appearance of the build quality. Question: While installing the lift, are there other items I should replace while I'm at it? I was thinking I would replace the upper CA bushings that are not part of the CA. Anything else?
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From: Buffalo, NY
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by BlackHammer
Mornin' gents. I was strongly considering getting rid of Betsey (Gray 2000 Cherokee 4.0 231 Chrys 8.25) but I decided to lift her instead. I ended up getting a RC 4.5 X series lift and am surprisingly impressed with the appearance of the build quality. Question: While installing the lift, are there other items I should replace while I'm at it? I was thinking I would replace the upper CA bushings that are not part of the CA. Anything else?
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Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 31
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From: Long Island, NY
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
The upper control arms include bushings for one side of the control arm, the other side reuses the bushings that are installed on the axle. http://truckprousa.com/i-6307436-rou...arms-pair.html
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 773
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Model: Cherokee
Originally Posted by Sorenabel
K so I recently put a 5.5" lift on my jeep an finnaly got my tires on an took it offroadin just a little to see how it handled, an when I put it into 4wheel drive my front drive line hits my exhaust... Has anyone elsw had this problem?
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Indianapolis
Year: '99 and '91
Model: Cherokee
Originally Posted by BlackHammer
Mornin' gents. I was strongly considering getting rid of Betsey (Gray 2000 Cherokee 4.0 231 Chrys 8.25) but I decided to lift her instead. I ended up getting a RC 4.5 X series lift and am surprisingly impressed with the appearance of the build quality. Question: While installing the lift, are there other items I should replace while I'm at it? I was thinking I would replace the upper CA bushings that are not part of the CA. Anything else?
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Posts: 31
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From: Long Island, NY
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
