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Hey guys im new to this so i dont know if im doing it right but i have a 97 cherokee on a 6inch lift with the stock arms i wanted to buy some lower control arms of rough country but it said recomended for 3-4.5 lift can i still fit these in my 6inch lift ?? I mean the stock one fit shouldnt these???
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From: Austin, TX
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0, 6.0 in the works
They'll fit, they just aren't going to ride well. If you added control arm drop brackets it would help everything work better. I'm looking to get some control arms too. I obsess over it. Out of all the arms I've looked at, I'm most impressed with IronmanFabs arms. I will be holding off on getting some until I cn get those. Even without the drop brackets they are long enough for your lift.
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From: Grand Junction, Colorado
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0l
Hey guys im new to this so i dont know if im doing it right but i have a 97 cherokee on a 6inch lift with the stock arms i wanted to buy some lower control arms of rough country but it said recomended for 3-4.5 lift can i still fit these in my 6inch lift ?? I mean the stock one fit shouldnt these???
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From: DE
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
Anything above 4.5"s without long arms or drop brackets ride like a dump truck. Buy some drop brackets and adjustable control arms. Core4x4 makes the best control arms for the price, RE/RC make cheap drop brackets.
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From: Southern OH
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
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I would get the drop brackets first and see how that does. I have stock control arms with drop brackets, and it rides great with my 5.5" coil springs.
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From: Newport News, VA
Year: 96 & 88 4 dr Cherokees
I too have drop brackets and stockish arms for now.....rides nice.
I used RC drop brackets, and stock new cherokee uppers, but the lowers I am using are stock new WJ lowers, as they have a bend for tire clearance and are stronger (but did require some mods as the bushings are wider).
I used RC drop brackets, and stock new cherokee uppers, but the lowers I am using are stock new WJ lowers, as they have a bend for tire clearance and are stronger (but did require some mods as the bushings are wider).
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From: east texas
Year: 98
Model: Cherokee
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I too have drop brackets and stockish arms for now.....rides nice.
I used RC drop brackets, and stock new cherokee uppers, but the lowers I am using are stock new WJ lowers, as they have a bend for tire clearance and are stronger (but did require some mods as the bushings are wider).
I used RC drop brackets, and stock new cherokee uppers, but the lowers I am using are stock new WJ lowers, as they have a bend for tire clearance and are stronger (but did require some mods as the bushings are wider).
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