Lift question, very generic
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From: Eastern NC
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Hey y'all, just installed jeep cables big 7 upgrade, my jeep runs great and everything is looking good. I'm in the market, well I'm starting to look, and I just have a simple question, I know there is going to be a lot of different answers but I have a fully stock jeep and from ground to bottom of body, aka panels I measure around 17 front and 17 1/4 rear. I'm looking for those numbers to be around 27-30inches. Anyone have an idea what lift and tires combo they have that are around thoes numbers. Is it 4.5, 5.5 or 6.5 in lift? I wanna run a min of 33s but a max of 37s. I know it's going to take a lot of $ to get there but I'm just looking for simple answers for measurements.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
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From: Newmarket, Ontario
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 L
Your best bet is to measure from the top of the axle tube straight up to the bottom of the uniframe rails. If yours is stock you should get readings of 6.75" for the front and 8.00" for the rear. The easiest way is to measure the front on the passenger's side and the rear on the driver's side. That's just really your starting point to confirm if it's stock and or if you have spring issues.
Last edited by PCO6; Jan 17, 2022 at 11:03 AM.
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From: Northern California
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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A good tow truck and flatbed to haul this beast will be needed. But this game changer may save you a little work while you're dropping thousands of dollars
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