Guys with Zone lifts please chime in
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Year: 1986
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.8
I've had my Zone lift on for over a month now and so far, so good. I already had an adjustable track bar and fixed lowers, so I slapped them on at the same time. No sway bars front or rear. I did the full leaf packs and the Nitro shocks. It's a firm ride, but like was said, the shackle angle isn't the best. I had the same problem with my bastard packs on my other XJ until I did my shackle relo's. I went through Derran at Rockridge 4wd and had really great service.
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From: Franksville, Wi
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I've had my Zone lift on for over a month now and so far, so good. I already had an adjustable track bar and fixed lowers, so I slapped them on at the same time. No sway bars front or rear. I did the full leaf packs and the Nitro shocks. It's a firm ride, but like was said, the shackle angle isn't the best. I had the same problem with my bastard packs on my other XJ until I did my shackle relo's. I went through Derran at Rockridge 4wd and had really great service.
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From: Southwest Florida
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
I have the 4.5" zone with full leaf packs and it has been great so far. I've had it for about 7months. I would buy from them again without hesitation
Ive had my Zone lift for a year and change. 3" AAL . I did have to do a track bar (front end was over to pass side) and lower control arms.
My jeep was not bad spring wise and it was never abused (My wife bought it new in 01) .I got the nitro upgrade shocks also. My shackle angle sucks but thats not the lifts fault.
My jeep was not bad spring wise and it was never abused (My wife bought it new in 01) .I got the nitro upgrade shocks also. My shackle angle sucks but thats not the lifts fault.
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From: Muncie, Indiana
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I've had my Zone lift on for over a month now and so far, so good. I already had an adjustable track bar and fixed lowers, so I slapped them on at the same time. No sway bars front or rear. I did the full leaf packs and the Nitro shocks. It's a firm ride, but like was said, the shackle angle isn't the best. I had the same problem with my bastard packs on my other XJ until I did my shackle relo's. I went through Derran at Rockridge 4wd and had really great service.
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From: Florida
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Everyones idea of how does it ride is subjective. Mine rides ROUGH too.
The only thing LEFT that is Zone is the front coils. I replaced everything with other components because the ride was too rough. They are ROUGH. EVEN WITH BILSTEINS (NEW), CAD, RC X-FLEX UPPER AND LOWER ARMS.
I have to find a softer spring for my 4.5" lift height. It's cheap, but not worth it in my book. Wish I went OME...
If you hate your kidney's (IMO), buy Zone.
I am biased though, last vehicle was a Lexus
The only thing LEFT that is Zone is the front coils. I replaced everything with other components because the ride was too rough. They are ROUGH. EVEN WITH BILSTEINS (NEW), CAD, RC X-FLEX UPPER AND LOWER ARMS.
I have to find a softer spring for my 4.5" lift height. It's cheap, but not worth it in my book. Wish I went OME...
If you hate your kidney's (IMO), buy Zone.
I am biased though, last vehicle was a Lexus
Last edited by Vincenza V; Feb 6, 2014 at 08:12 PM.
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From: Muncie, Indiana
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Everyones idea of how does it ride is subjective. Mine rides ROUGH too.
The only thing LEFT that is Zone is the front coils. I replaced everything with other components because the ride was too rough. They are ROUGH. EVEN WITH BILSTEINS (NEW), CAD, RC X-FLEX UPPER AND LOWER ARMS.
I have to find a softer spring for my 4.5" lift height. It's cheap, but not worth it in my book. Wish I went OME...
If you hate your kidney's (IMO), buy Zone.
I am biased though, last vehicle was a Lexus
The only thing LEFT that is Zone is the front coils. I replaced everything with other components because the ride was too rough. They are ROUGH. EVEN WITH BILSTEINS (NEW), CAD, RC X-FLEX UPPER AND LOWER ARMS.
I have to find a softer spring for my 4.5" lift height. It's cheap, but not worth it in my book. Wish I went OME...
If you hate your kidney's (IMO), buy Zone.
I am biased though, last vehicle was a Lexus

Mines a Little rough too but it is a lifted jeep and expected to ride somewhat rough. I've road in jeeps with RE lifts among many others and IMHO they all ride about the same. Some may be a little better and some a little worse. But like I said earlier....it's a lifted jeep. 

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From: Muncie, Indiana
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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From: maryland
Year: 2 Door 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L H.O.
I got 2 inch lift..3 years ago and its still good. Its front coil spacer and add a leaf in back...it came with everything i needed and shocks .FOR under $300.I didnt go bigger because its to much other stuff to add on a 96 cherokee
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From: duncan b.c
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L h/o
I did a zone 4.5 lift on a buddies 89, with full packs and nitro shocks but added IRO Trac bar and bracket along with a crossover steering setup . Has been great ! 1 year of abuse and counting ! Kinda stiff to start out but once we jumped it a couple times and countless wheeling trips with lots of flexy spots she rides like a cadi now !


