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I found this quote in another thread on here Posted by Rock Toy and was wondering if this is what I will need to do?
"The only sure way of knowing the correct length for your bump stops is to jack one side of the axle up until it is stuffed as far as you want to go and then measure for bump stop length. Do it for all four corners.
I do this on every rig I set up for wheeling, only way to get it right for your lift and tire combo."
I also found this pi of a setup on the same thread posted by s14unimog and was wondering if they sell something like this or maybe something I need to try and fab up myself.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Well my next question is waht size bump stops should I get?
I found this quote in another thread on here Posted by Rock Toy and was wondering if this is what I will need to do?
"The only sure way of knowing the correct length for your bump stops is to jack one side of the axle up until it is stuffed as far as you want to go and then measure for bump stop length. Do it for all four corners.
I do this on every rig I set up for wheeling, only way to get it right for your lift and tire combo."
I found this quote in another thread on here Posted by Rock Toy and was wondering if this is what I will need to do?
"The only sure way of knowing the correct length for your bump stops is to jack one side of the axle up until it is stuffed as far as you want to go and then measure for bump stop length. Do it for all four corners.
I do this on every rig I set up for wheeling, only way to get it right for your lift and tire combo."
Those can be bought or fabbed, but I don't recall who sells them. That's for the rear, and you can use hockey pucks to extend the front bumpstops.
This might sound stupid, but this is going to be my first lift and i don't know what else i really need to go along with this lift besides shocks and 3'' u bots http://www.quadratec.com/products/16300_818.htm
Any help would be appreciated.
Any help would be appreciated.
Last edited by WildBlueXJ; May 28, 2012 at 12:01 AM.
Originally Posted by WildBlueXJ
This might sound stupid, but this is going to be my first lift and i don't know what else i really need to go along with this lift besides shocks and 3'' u bots http://www.quadratec.com/products/16300_818.htm
Any help would be appreciated.
Any help would be appreciated.
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
Best customer service IMO - Rough Country and Iron Rock Offroad
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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I always hear people say Rough Country rides rough, but I think the XJ I'm borrowing right now has a RC suspension with RC shocks, and it feels fine to me. It's no Caddy, but it's a lot better than my XJ was stock or with JK shocks.
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From: Apple Valley, MN
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
If I budget boost up to 4" from my current 3" lift, do I need new socks and lca's or will my 3" stuff work?
And finally, do I need a new trackbar or anything else at 4"? (already have SYE)
And finally, do I need a new trackbar or anything else at 4"? (already have SYE)
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From: maine
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
I have a 1998 cherokee classic with a factory 1 inch lift and i added a 3inch budget lift to the front. So does that mean I know have a 4in lift. What do I do with the rear. I have air shocks for now but rides to stift and was a temporary fix.
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From: Chickamauga Ga.
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by fletch469
I have a 1998 cherokee classic with a factory 1 inch lift and i added a 3inch budget lift to the front. So does that mean I know have a 4in lift. What do I do with the rear. I have air shocks for now but rides to stift and was a temporary fix.
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From: Warren, Pa
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by 1plunk
If I budget boost up to 4" from my current 3" lift, do I need new socks and lca's or will my 3" stuff work?
And finally, do I need a new trackbar or anything else at 4"? (already have SYE)
And finally, do I need a new trackbar or anything else at 4"? (already have SYE)
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From: Apple Valley, MN
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by BNJeepsta
Brake lines if they aren't done already. The shocks may or may not work. Depends on how long they are. You really should have an adjustable track bar a 4". If you have fixed lca's for a 3" you're fine, but if they are the stock ones then you need new lca's
I forgot about the brake lines too...
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From: Harrisonburg, VA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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Just got a 99 SE that is completely stock, right down to the steel wheels and small tires. I have GOT to replace those things sooner rather than later. I would eventually like to lift it, but that's not feasible right now. What size wheel and backspacing will allow me to run the biggest tire at stock height with no trimming and no rubbing anywhere at all, and what size tire would that be? I won't be doing much if anything off road, but don't want it to rub at full lock or if I go over a bump with someone in the back. Also, if I do lift it 3-3.5" would the same wheel size and backspacing work if I were to go up an inch or two in tire size from there? Thanks in advance for any help and opinions.
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From: Warren, Pa
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by 2PulledHammys
Just got a 99 SE that is completely stock, right down to the steel wheels and small tires. I have GOT to replace those things sooner rather than later. I would eventually like to lift it, but that's not feasible right now. What size wheel and backspacing will allow me to run the biggest tire at stock height with no trimming and no rubbing anywhere at all, and what size tire would that be? I won't be doing much if anything off road, but don't want it to rub at full lock or if I go over a bump with someone in the back. Also, if I do lift it 3-3.5" would the same wheel size and backspacing work if I were to go up an inch or two in tire size from there? Thanks in advance for any help and opinions.





