Nothing-2-Deep-4-Cherokee

Looking at the zone. I wanna go 4.5 . I already have adj trac bar. I won't need sye

askingxforxit

You're 2wd?

Nothing-2-Deep-4-Cherokee

4wd. I herd from a lot of people to run 4.5 you do not need a sye

askingxforxit

Every jeep is different. You might want to set aside the extra cash for one.

Nothing-2-Deep-4-Cherokee

Now that's where I don't have the money. If I needed a sye might as well go to a bigger lift

askingxforxit

Well you know what happens when you assume. I didn't think I need new control arms but after dealing with a front end wobble for six months I got new ones and the wobble went away.

Rogue4x4

^Listen to this guy...avoid AAL, go full spring. Even at 3" you might need an SYE, every ride is different. You might be able to get away with a TC drop, or degree shims, or nothing. You won't know until you install and test drive, that you have a vibe or something, so expect you may need to do more to get it right. Don't assume anything. Spend the money on a good kit or piece together one yourself.

Nothing-2-Deep-4-Cherokee

What's wrong with the AAL kit?

askingxforxit

This....

Outlaw Star

True. Just break that word down for clarification. Assume: *** (out of) U (and) ME. And for my military brethren, Assumption is the mother of all (adjective)(direction)s.

Rogue4x4

LOL

XJ Sam

X2 here.... Save your money and do it right the first time. A lot guys can piece together a lift a bit cheaper than some of your full kits. Sure the AAL kits are cheap, but putting your own kit together can be done in pieces so you don't have to fork over all the cash at once if needed.

Upgrades become easier if you start with good quality equipment. Why sink money into AAL, then very soon, need to replace with full packs? Start with a full leaf pack of 4.5". Then when you want to go higher down the road, add some shackles and spacers of front. Cheap efficient way to get in the 5.5" to 6" range.

Rubicon Express makes great equipment. SeriousOffRoad has great deals on RE and I've also picked up a good amount of RE stuff on Amazon. It may take a bit more time upfront, but you will have solid base and won't be replacing stuff down the road. With the build I'm working having a good starting point with equipment that's going to last, when I'm ready to move to the RE long arm kit, I'm not going to need to replace anything else while in there.

On my current build (still needs to be installed), from finding deals on new products and local CL listings, I'm in a shade under $800 for New 4.5" RE full packs and coils. RC Adj. UCA's, LCA's , Trackbar, a Pitman Arm etc. Plus an almost new set of 32X11.50 M/Ts, and new TeraFlex shocks and all hardware needed. It took some time to find everything, but the for the money, you can't beat it. (Really, as far as time, I've been piecing together for about a month and half. Not really that long)

Nothing-2-Deep-4-Cherokee

So of I build my own 4.5 . What parts will I need ? And what brands you recommend

XJ Sam

Brands are going to vary by members here. Some people like brands that others do not. I'll tell you what I know from experience of the equipment I have ran on my XJ's and TJ's.

I would steer clear of SkyJacker. Its way overpriced to me and everything I've had lifted on a SkyJacker lift on was very rough. Very.

I also ran a Superlift RockRunner kit on my last TJ. It flexed well and rode well on the street. But TJ and XJ suspension are different. I have no experience with a Superlift on an XJ.

As far as Rough Country, you will get mixed opinions. I think the equipment is certainly durable, cost effective and can take a beating offroad. However, on the main road, these are also very, very stiff.

The Rubicon Express stuff is a great bang for the buck to me. Its not overly expensive, and for me, has great balance for a daily driver and offroad use.

There are lot of other kits on the market that are superior on and offroad, but if you on an budget, they are probably out of the question. If I had the money and I could justify it, I would be all over a Clayton long arm with leaf to coil conversion. But, for what I get into with my Jeeps, its not necessary.

What you must have for a 4.5" Lift:
Coil Springs
Leaf Springs
Shocks
LCA's
T-Case Drop
Extended Swaybar Links (If you are driving on the road, highly recommended)
U-Bolts and various hardware on hand when things break.

What I would recommend at 4.5"
Coil Springs
Leaf Springs
Shocks
LCA's and UCA's (Adjustable if you can afford them)
Adj. Trackbar
Drop Pitman Arm
Shackles
Extended Brake Lines
Extended Swaybar Links
T Case Drop
U-Bolts and various hardware

That will give you a good start. You may need bumpstops, leaf spring shims, and other various small items along the way. This is the bulk of what I would recommend.

Also, as mentioned previously, you need to set aside money for driveline work. Every Jeep is different when getting driveline vibrations. Your profile shows you have a 242 T Case. There are no standard SYE's for this. You need to look into the Hack N Tap kit from IRO. A T-Case drop may work temporarily.

tssguy123

Mostly good, except suggesting RC and a t-case drop. IMO op should save his money and do it right the first time. I doubt he NEEDS to be lifted ASAP. Also, pretty sure you NEED a track bar at 4.5. Same for brake lines.