Debating on 4.5 or 6.5" lift?

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Dec 2, 2014 | 07:12 PM

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tlesiak91

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Originally Posted by Hopkins

If you have the funds, take a look at the long arm kits from serious offroad. They come in 4.5in and 5.5in. All parts included in the kits are high quality, and it is the most complete kit on the market that I have seen. Even includes a SYE and driveshaft that your gonna need after lifting that high.

The long arms are gonna keep your ride great for a daily driving and the price is pretty affordable when you look at everything you are getting with the kit. The only other thing you would need would be wheels and tires.

I always recommend these kits to new Jeepers because they come with every single component you need to put together a well functioning, reliable, and safe suspension.
Check it out: http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...Path=419_2040&

Ok this is a great options as well that I will probably look more into.

Dec 2, 2014 | 07:13 PM

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Thanks as well Dumajones

Dec 2, 2014 | 07:53 PM

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Dec 2, 2014 | 07:55 PM

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Dec 2, 2014 | 07:55 PM

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Thanks as well Dumajones

NO prob welcome to the addiction ...

Dec 2, 2014 | 07:56 PM

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Dec 2, 2014 | 07:59 PM

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Ok this pic makes me want to do the 6.5" even more, thanks you've been more than helpful

Dec 2, 2014 | 08:00 PM

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NO prob welcome to the addiction ...

Ya, explain it to my fiancé lol, I have a 1991 mr2 turbo that's dragged out and has been my addiction for years, now I have a 97 cherokee that takes 1/4 of the cost and seems to make me feel a lot happier

Dec 2, 2014 | 08:01 PM

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Here is Zone 4.5

mine next to stock

Dec 2, 2014 | 08:08 PM

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Here is Zone 4.5

mine next to stock

This is well put, reminds me of a davisautosport build

Dec 2, 2014 | 08:12 PM

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lift what you need to clear the tires you intend to run....

Dec 2, 2014 | 08:21 PM

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This is well put, reminds me of a davisautosport build

three years in the making

New engine from s&j engines
New head from clearwater cylinder head inc,port and polished
BOSCH 4 HOLE EV6 fuel injectors, trucklite led headlights
Jeepers and Creepers TB ,spectra intake
Banks TorqueTube Exhaust Manifold System
Dynomax cat back exhaust
Lift is a Zone full leaf
Currie Currectlync heavy duty tie rod and drag link system
jks adjustable track bar
swaybar disconnects
Rough Country X-Flex Adjustable Control Arms upper and lower
IRO hack n tap SYE
IRO two hook mount
Aussie Locker in the rear 4.56 gears e-lock up front
tires are 32,11.5 15,,on 15x8 3.75bs
OR-FabXJ BodyArmor
JCR stage 2 sliders
Ruffstuff S-BOX Brace
Rusty's bumper
9500 winch
LCA Mini skids
T-case skid

When I came to CF I was all stock..was just looking for info on my busted 0331 head.. then I took a hit of jeep and the addiction started

Dec 2, 2014 | 08:34 PM

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Daily Driver? 31"s
If you must have 33"s, lift 3" or 3.5", trim fenders and install Bushwhacker flat flares. Even though the flares are $400, you will save money and have a better ride.
4.5" lift is the extreme limit of the stock steering system.

this is is a good plan , w/ way less issues involved w/ higher lifts.
but you still may need the sye & rear driveshaft.

Dec 2, 2014 | 08:35 PM

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tlesiak91

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Lmao hit of jeep! Ya my bro had a couple wranglers and my other brother has a wrangler now, not to be offensive but wranglers don't do the trick for me, love the iconic wrangler, but seems too short wheel base and less room, I've never been into 4x4 anything but probably 7 years ago I thought a cherokee was cool as hell, kept it on the back burner but never thought I'd come through