super noob

hey everyone just bought my first jeep today! a 2001 Cherokee. 1st car so pretty pumped. i want to start modding right away! got a few questions. sorry if they have been beaten to death, ive used the search on here but was still a little confused.

anyway.....
looking for a cheap lift. only 15 so cash is real tight. im looking at this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suspension-L...ht_3256wt_1139

if i get this can i have these on too at the same time?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1993-1998-Je...ht_1872wt_1344

i will buy shocks separate when i get more money. will i need to extend brake lines? also will i have to do anything else if i get any lift? thanks guys and sorry if this has been asked before or if they are stupid questions.... new to this

Sickzj

You would only use 2 of the spacers....they are for a grand cherokee,which has coil springs on all four corners.

peep

That 2nd kits for a ZJ Grand Cherokee, there are budget boost pucks available for your front application. 1st looks like a decent deal, you will have to dissassemble the leaf springs to install those helpers.
Wander thru the fab and build sections of the forum for a lot of learning. Get your 01 running reliable, select and objective build you would like to obtain and is doable for your needs. Then make a plan to get there, will save you from spending money on the wrong things along the way.
Now that you have a jeep, cash will always be tight, the jeep will have it's own way.
Look forward to some future pics.

super noob

thanks guys! and i didn't even notice the 2nd one was grand Cherokee. if i get the boost pucks for my specific jeep i could run both of em on all 4 sides correct? and yeah ill post up some picks and search through this site! already finding out some great info.

peep

Pucks doubled up, you could, lotta lift that way, tough to reassemble the front end, you will need helpers, you would need longer shocks, snubber extension, track bar extension, getting iffy height, may need to get drop pitman arm, front end alignment, and caster adjustment. Does it fit your plan?

super noob

haha i think ill just skip the pucks. and get the 1st one. thanks for your info.

peep

Don't get me wrong, I use2" of pucks, but that ZJ set doubled up is getting out there.
Lift, with longevity, and maintaining functionality requires balance of a number of parts. They have to work together.
Once your up there, adjustments will be required to maintain geometry of steering and driveline.

wishfulthinker

You could do the ZJ set up doubled on each side... You'd end up at 6" in front and to match the rear the "cheap" route would be to do blocks, shackles and shackle relocation brackets. Once you hit that height though, you'll need shocks (6.5"-7") brake lines (or unscrew the mounting screws in front) adjustable trac-bar, drop pitman arm (or one from a ZJ) lower control arms at least and tires (stock tires on 6" lift looks absolutely ridiculous, I have 33"s on 6" with fenders cut quite a bit and they look small nor do they rub anywhere) AND shims in the rear at the least. A budget 6" lift can be achieved for around $1000 overall. But not advised! I got a great deal on my lift used from a friend and with proper parts I'm in it almost $2700 with tires and countless hours of labor (which gets really pricey. Average lift install is 8+ hours at $80+ an hour)

93 2dr cherokee

I would just do 2 inch coil spacers and 2 inch lift shackles. taking your leafs apart is a pain ive been told. I did a 2 inch lift with spacers and shackles for 65 bucks.

wishfulthinker

Add a leafs may not even do much anyways being that you have a newer XJ. They came with a higher arch than 96 and older models. Add a leafs are usually only helpful when you have old tired springs. Stick with shackles and pucks for now and when you have the coin to drop buy true 4.5" coils and leafs.

Or do it cheap by getting front coils from a V8 ZJ and leafs from a full size Chevy. Will give you just about 3". Bumpy *** ride though.

Atmos

please do some more research. you've only had the jeep for a day you dont know what you want

hankthetank

X15349.5

Save your cash and do some major googling. Don't blow your wad all over something you'll hate and be embarrassed about a month later.

Welcome btw!