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Jul 19, 2011 | 12:57 PM

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OnlyInMyXJ22

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From: Brighton, MI

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Originally Posted by dboots

Is there a long arm kit you have found for a 3 inch lift cause if so I would be very interested in that since well I need long arm for 3 inch lift not sure if the rough country long arm upgrade would work or not thanks

I've always had custom built long arms so I'll just build one again, but any should be able to adjust enough to work I believe.

Jul 19, 2011 | 01:22 PM

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Metlic53

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From: Conroe, Texas

Year: 1997

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have friends with 6.5 and short arms and they are fine

Jul 19, 2011 | 01:52 PM

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Slick761

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From: Nor-Cal

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: The venerable 4.0

7+ inches with short arms.. if you look at the angle running you realise ya you can get by but it beats the crap out of your arms brackets bushings etc

Jul 19, 2011 | 01:56 PM

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Xjtim

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From: riverside,ca

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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Originally Posted by OnlyInMyXJ22

I wouldn't want to go over 5.5 FEET ever either.

But running long arms on under a 6" lift has it's bonuses. When my fiance gets her XJ it will be a 3-4.5" kit with long arms.

Smart *** lol..yeah 5.5' and maybe I can run 44s with out trimming lol...nice catch lol my bad!

Jul 19, 2011 | 02:07 PM

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BuckB91XJ

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From: Oak Harbor, WA.

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator

I am at 6" right now on Rough Country X-Flex adjustable short arms. I went from 4.5 to 6 and the same control arms work fine. You just need to adjust them a little longer as you go higher. I must be honest with you, though. I am thinking of going up another 1-1.5" when my 33s wear out and I get 35s. My plan is to get the Rough Country drop brackets. Then, I will actually be able to shorten up my control arms and they will be much more horizantel which will make my Jeep ride better. I'm going to get the Rough Country shackle relocation brackets to gain more lift in the rear.

Jul 19, 2011 | 02:08 PM

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OnlyInMyXJ22

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From: Brighton, MI

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Smart *** lol..yeah 5.5' and maybe I can run 44s with out trimming lol...nice catch lol my bad!

Jul 19, 2011 | 04:53 PM

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dboots

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From: papillion nebraska

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by OnlyInMyXJ22

I've always had custom built long arms so I'll just build one again, but any should be able to adjust enough to work I believe.

oh alright and I would love to build my own I just have never done anything like it since my main automotive background is motors and I really don't have anyone around me to hands on show me or walk me through how to set it up I learn all that I know from just doing it and reading this forum and pirate constantly I will say tho that your learn a Helluva lot but I might end up building one

Sorry thread jack over
Carry on