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Apr 14, 2013 | 10:50 PM

#16

Tom95YJ

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From: SLC, Utah

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verbalkint99

I started out with RC's 3 inch lift and loved it....for all of 6 months. Their craptastic shocks gave out fast and the front coil springs sagged noticeably within a year (with no added front end weight). I now have BDS shocks and most of their 3inch kit....wich I had gone that route sooner. My understanding is that Zone and BDS are one in the same.

That is correct but zone does not have the same warranty

Apr 14, 2013 | 10:56 PM

#17

Cherokeekid4x4

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From: Kansas

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verbalkint99

You must wheel hardcore lol,I wheel pretty hard and mine has held up for almost a year. My only complaints is that the leaf springs are stiff. My coils are flexy as $$$$

Apr 15, 2013 | 12:53 AM

#18

Verbalkint99

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From: Macomb, Mi

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom95YJ

That is correct but zone does not have the same warranty

Part of why I went with BDS...cant beat a lifetime warranty...

Apr 15, 2013 | 09:46 PM

#19

G-money

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Joined: May 2012

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Model: Cherokee

You can never go wrong with RE! They have the best lift components. They are a little more stuff than most. And I have the white body generic shocks and they are rough but they get the job done for the price

Apr 17, 2013 | 10:16 PM

#20

Letterman52

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From: Virginia

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 Inline 6

Well here is what I bought today:

Super-Ride Suspension System w/ Rear Leaf Springs
Part Number:
RUB-RE6025C

Rubicon Express Adjustable Track Bar, Front
Part Number:
RUB-RE1600

Bilstein Front 5100 Series Gas Shock Absorber (For 3.5"-4" Lift)
Part Numbers:
24-188197, 24188197, BIL24-188197

Bilstein, Rear, Rear 5100 Series Gas Shock (With 3.5"-4" Lift)
Part Numbers:
33-066868, BE56686H6

Rubicon Express Transfer Case Lowering Kit, 3/4"
Part Number: RUB-RE2120

Apr 17, 2013 | 10:30 PM

#21

Fritz

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From: Indianapolis,IN

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

You will be glad you bought the 5100's, they provide a great ride with this setup.

Apr 18, 2013 | 05:16 AM

#22

1998xjspt

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From: Orlando/Winter Garden

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6

What size lift is this re setup going to be? 3.5??

Apr 18, 2013 | 08:40 AM

#23

iyzak the xj

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From: North Carolina

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0ho

i got a rusty's 4.5" lift love it, im assuming the 3" would be just as good. however i plan on lifting mine another 2 inches here soon

Apr 18, 2013 | 01:10 PM

#24

Letterman52

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From: Virginia

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 Inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1998xjspt

What size lift is this re setup going to be? 3.5??

Everyone I have spoken to says the lift is close to 4" then 3.5"

Once I get everything installed I'll post up pics and measurements. On another note. I don't have an air compressor, but was looking at Harbor Frieghts electric impact guns. Thoughts? I have torque wrenches and a large assortment of tools. Just nothing impact qualified.

Apr 18, 2013 | 01:34 PM

#25

justinaron91

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From: Denton, TX

Year: 1991, 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline-6 4.0L

I just bought a 18 volt 1/4 impact from harbor freight and it has amazed me so far no problems took my pinon nut off with ease. No more banging knuckles lol

Apr 18, 2013 | 01:42 PM

#26

ta2tony

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From: Kansas City, MO

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letterman52

I have a 3/8 craftsman e-impact. Works great on smaller stuff, but for most of what you're doing with a lift it won't be much help. My suggestion would be to buy a good-sized breaker bar.

Yeah, RE 3.5" leafs usually set around 4.5"...they might settle down around 4" if you put a heavy bumper/tire carrier on the back...