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Apr 26, 2014 | 04:01 PM

xj91spencer

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how to tell what size lift

Sorry guys if this ? has been asked before , but one of my buddies got a Jeep and previous owner didn't know what size the lift it is , so all he knows is its a long arm

Apr 26, 2014 | 04:11 PM

Kingfisher

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From: Central Indiana

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Set it beside a stocker and measure?

Don't forget to account for taller tires.

Apr 26, 2014 | 07:29 PM

one_speed_heuer

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Measure front coil? Compare to a stock. Seems easiest way to do it.

Apr 26, 2014 | 10:58 PM

F1Addict

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From: SoCal

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If it still has the stock flares, measure from the center of the hub to the bottom of the flare. Stock measurements are 17.5" for the front and 17" for the rear. Tire size is irrelevant.

Last edited by F1Addict; Apr 26, 2014 at 11:06 PM.

Apr 27, 2014 | 08:41 AM

xj91spencer

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Thanks guys

Apr 27, 2014 | 08:50 AM

SeriousOffroad

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http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=26622

Apr 27, 2014 | 08:56 AM

Rogue4x4

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From: Blunt, South Dakota

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Quote:

Originally Posted by one_speed_heuer

Measure front coil? Compare to a stock. Seems easiest way to do it.

Not so much...coils could be longer or shorter depending on diameter of wire used to make the coil, distance between coils, number of wraps....well, you get the idea...

how to tell what size lift

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