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04-19-2018, 02:02 PM
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So I have a 99 and I put a 2 inch spacer and add a leaf lift after i put that on i did a logans metal winch bumper and a xrc 9500 winch and that brought the front down about an inch and a half, I was wondering what some options are to level it without putting 3 inch spacers on if there are any. I'm trying to keep this thing on a budget so dont really wanna spend more than needed but any input is appreciated
04-19-2018, 02:30 PM
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A pair of coil springs rated to handle the weight of a winch bumper and winch should only run $100-$200 at most. That is the best answer to the weight. The stock springs you have are about worn out and the extra weight will accelerate their wear.
04-20-2018, 01:30 PM
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So I have a 99 and I put a 2 inch spacer and add a leaf lift after i put that on i did a logans metal winch bumper and a xrc 9500 winch and that brought the front down about an inch and a half, I was wondering what some options are to level it without putting 3 inch spacers on if there are any. I'm trying to keep this thing on a budget so dont really wanna spend more than needed but any input is appreciated
04-20-2018, 03:39 PM
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Angelo, I think think the OME 930 springs might be just right for you in the front. Take a look at this thread: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/ra...inions-229507/
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04-20-2018, 04:35 PM
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no its sagging because your springs are worn out..i have a winch and bumper up front and my front end went down like half inch if that that was on stock coils. My new 2 inch lift coils didnt go down much at all..your rear leafs are probably worn out too. That extra lift in the rear from the add a leaf wont last long if thats the case. The rear will eventually sag out in about a year or so...you can get new lift coils to solve your problem, but if you do that might as well do the rear properly at the same time with new leafs
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If you do the leafs in the rear, you might as well do bigger tires.
If you do bigger tires, you might as well do bigger axles.
If you do bigger axles, you might as well beef up the transfer case.
If you beef up the transfer case, you might as well throw in some beefy driveshafts.
If you......
If you do bigger tires, you might as well do bigger axles.
If you do bigger axles, you might as well beef up the transfer case.
If you beef up the transfer case, you might as well throw in some beefy driveshafts.
If you......
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If you do the leafs in the rear, you might as well do bigger tires.
If you do bigger tires, you might as well do bigger axles.
If you do bigger axles, you might as well beef up the transfer case.
If you beef up the transfer case, you might as well throw in some beefy driveshafts.
If you......
If you do bigger tires, you might as well do bigger axles.
If you do bigger axles, you might as well beef up the transfer case.
If you beef up the transfer case, you might as well throw in some beefy driveshafts.
If you......
04-21-2018, 11:01 AM
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A great budget 2” lift can be put together with the following parts:
Rustys 2” coil springs RC-CS200-XJ
2 Crown HD leaf springs 4886186
2 Crown bushing 52000503
2 Crown bushing 52000504
U-bolts appropriate for your axle
Iron Rock Offroad adjustable boomerang shackles (Optional if you load down the rear with gear or plan on a rear tire carrier in the future. Unladen, the rear will be slightly higher than the front with the adj shackles at the lowest setting.)
All this will set you back about $430, taking into account Rusty’s shipping fees and free shipping on the other items if purchased on Amazon. Add $80 plus shipping for the shackles.
It’s a great budget lift done correctly, i.e. no spacers or AALs.
Rustys 2” coil springs RC-CS200-XJ
2 Crown HD leaf springs 4886186
2 Crown bushing 52000503
2 Crown bushing 52000504
U-bolts appropriate for your axle
Iron Rock Offroad adjustable boomerang shackles (Optional if you load down the rear with gear or plan on a rear tire carrier in the future. Unladen, the rear will be slightly higher than the front with the adj shackles at the lowest setting.)
All this will set you back about $430, taking into account Rusty’s shipping fees and free shipping on the other items if purchased on Amazon. Add $80 plus shipping for the shackles.
It’s a great budget lift done correctly, i.e. no spacers or AALs.
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If you do the leafs in the rear, you might as well do bigger tires.
If you do bigger tires, you might as well do bigger axles.
If you do bigger axles, you might as well beef up the transfer case.
If you beef up the transfer case, you might as well throw in some beefy driveshafts.
If you......
If you do bigger tires, you might as well do bigger axles.
If you do bigger axles, you might as well beef up the transfer case.
If you beef up the transfer case, you might as well throw in some beefy driveshafts.
If you......
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