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From: Minot AFB
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Looking for a reasonable lift for my DD. Which one would you choose? A kit that was meant to work together, or something you pieced together?
Rough country 3" lift - http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html
OR
Rubicon express add a leaf
Any aftermarket 3" lift coil
and Rancho RSX17000 Shocks (found them for 20 dollars a piece)
Am I going to notice any difference that's worth the hassle?
Rough country 3" lift - http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html
OR
Rubicon express add a leaf
Any aftermarket 3" lift coil
and Rancho RSX17000 Shocks (found them for 20 dollars a piece)
Am I going to notice any difference that's worth the hassle?
Last edited by WolfNman; Apr 21, 2012 at 04:00 PM.
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From: Apple Valley, MN
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by WolfNman
Looking for a reasonable lift for my DD. Which one would you choose? A kit that was meant to work together, or something you pieced together?
Rough country 3" lift - http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html
OR
Rubicon express add a leaf
Any aftermarket 3" lift coil
and Rancho RSX17000 Shocks (found them for 20 dollars a piece)
Am I going to notice any difference that's worth the hassle?
Rough country 3" lift - http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html
OR
Rubicon express add a leaf
Any aftermarket 3" lift coil
and Rancho RSX17000 Shocks (found them for 20 dollars a piece)
Am I going to notice any difference that's worth the hassle?
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 93
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From: Washington
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Heeeeeelp!!!
I just worked and finished a budget boost on my jeep, and I have 3" spacers on the front coils and 3" blocks under my leafs in the rear. But my question is on shocks, what other make/model longer shocks can fit on the 88 cherokee pioneer?? My stock shocks are over extended/topped out!
Fellow forum jeepers, Any help, pointers, advice is appreciated!!....I've have looked at suspension cites online but im short on cash! Hopeing I can't buy plain jane shocks at my local parts store, till I can get the money to do my xj's suspension justice. Ps I measured what I need on extension and its shocks longer then 21" fully extended. Thanks for reading!
I just worked and finished a budget boost on my jeep, and I have 3" spacers on the front coils and 3" blocks under my leafs in the rear. But my question is on shocks, what other make/model longer shocks can fit on the 88 cherokee pioneer?? My stock shocks are over extended/topped out!
Fellow forum jeepers, Any help, pointers, advice is appreciated!!....I've have looked at suspension cites online but im short on cash! Hopeing I can't buy plain jane shocks at my local parts store, till I can get the money to do my xj's suspension justice. Ps I measured what I need on extension and its shocks longer then 21" fully extended. Thanks for reading!
Last edited by rey7; Apr 21, 2012 at 10:30 PM.
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From: Chickamauga Ga.
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by rey7
Heeeeeelp!!!
I just worked and finished a budget boost on my jeep, and I have 3" spacers on the front coils and 3" blocks under my leafs in the rear. But my question is on shocks, what other make/model longer shocks can fit on the 88 cherokee pioneer?? My stock shocks are over extended/topped out!
Fellow forum jeepers, Any help, pointers, advice is appreciated!!....I've have looked at suspension cites online but im short on cash! Hopeing I can't buy plain jane shocks at my local parts store, till I can get the money to do my xj's suspension justice. Ps I measured what I need on extension and its shocks longer then 21" fully extended. Thanks for reading!
I just worked and finished a budget boost on my jeep, and I have 3" spacers on the front coils and 3" blocks under my leafs in the rear. But my question is on shocks, what other make/model longer shocks can fit on the 88 cherokee pioneer?? My stock shocks are over extended/topped out!
Fellow forum jeepers, Any help, pointers, advice is appreciated!!....I've have looked at suspension cites online but im short on cash! Hopeing I can't buy plain jane shocks at my local parts store, till I can get the money to do my xj's suspension justice. Ps I measured what I need on extension and its shocks longer then 21" fully extended. Thanks for reading!
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From: Washington
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Originally Posted by bhennessee1
Buy some cheep hydros for a three inch lift, skyjackers are like 40 dollars each, there are jk shocks that will work I think somebody a lot more experienced than me should chime in soon.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Thanks guy! and yeah I've seen those but when I do go for the skyjackers I want the top dogs. Right now though I need the real cheap to get my dd going for a couple weeks. I remember last year I bought some $35 a pair shocks but can't recall the the make or model they were??
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From: Washington
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
JK Wrangler shocks can be used for a 3" lift. Rubicon shocks are stiffer than standard.
Originally Posted by rey7
Heeeeeelp!!!
I just worked and finished a budget boost on my jeep, and I have 3" spacers on the front coils and 3" blocks under my leafs in the rear. But my question is on shocks, what other make/model longer shocks can fit on the 88 cherokee pioneer?? My stock shocks are over extended/topped out!
Fellow forum jeepers, Any help, pointers, advice is appreciated!!....I've have looked at suspension cites online but im short on cash! Hopeing I can't buy plain jane shocks at my local parts store, till I can get the money to do my xj's suspension justice. Ps I measured what I need on extension and its shocks longer then 21" fully extended. Thanks for reading!
I just worked and finished a budget boost on my jeep, and I have 3" spacers on the front coils and 3" blocks under my leafs in the rear. But my question is on shocks, what other make/model longer shocks can fit on the 88 cherokee pioneer?? My stock shocks are over extended/topped out!
Fellow forum jeepers, Any help, pointers, advice is appreciated!!....I've have looked at suspension cites online but im short on cash! Hopeing I can't buy plain jane shocks at my local parts store, till I can get the money to do my xj's suspension justice. Ps I measured what I need on extension and its shocks longer then 21" fully extended. Thanks for reading!
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From: Washington
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Originally Posted by James P
I have an 88 pioneer. Did the jy lift with s-10 bastard packs in rear and spacers up front , bought the BDS shocks. Inexpensive and work GREAT.
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From: Washington
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Originally Posted by James P
Actually bought em local from a shop in Tulsa.
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From: Port Orchard, WA
Year: 1996, 1998
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L H.O. I6
Ok, I need someone who knows what they're talking about. I have installed my springs and new brake lines for my '92 base model. I need advice on what to do with my jeep for the drive shaft now. It won't allow me to go more than 5mph w/out shaking horribly.
Anyone have any ideas on what to do or somewhere it can be taken to get it up and running???? It's my dd so I really need it running again..
Anyone have any ideas on what to do or somewhere it can be taken to get it up and running???? It's my dd so I really need it running again..





Im gonna try and do these tommorow