Emeade

I'm new to this 4x4 stuff. I have a 99 Cherokee limited and have decided to drop some money into it. I'm thinking about a RC 4.5" lift what do you pros think. I don't do much muding or rock crawling mostly just use this for hunting. Also with that lift what size tires would I be good with and would they fit the stock rims? Thanks.

CrawlinPepper

Tons of info:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/al...go-here-10579/

Lowrange2

Nothing wrong with the RC lift. For the stock wheels find a set of narrow 33" tires.

2KXJJEEP

if ur just using it as a hunting and dd id do a RC 4.5 lift with 32x11.50 tires on stock wheels thats if ur planning on leaving the flares on

XJ Stryker

I would say no on rough country for your app.

I love RC for the price but unless you get out and wheel it, it will feel like a brick on wheels. You have to break in a rough country suspension.

For dding you will want something softer.

VTJeep

Just cause I gotta ask.. How much money you willing to spend?

Emeade

Idk really. Probably $1500.

dogger15

Just for lift or are tires in that price too

VTJeep

Right on. How big a tire you gonna run? 33's are a good start. So there's like 800+ Have you considered whether or not your going with a long arm or short arm setup? At 4.5" a LA setup is preferable, but would eat up all of that money alone.. So 1500 minus lets say an even 1000 for the tires leaves you with a pretty minimal budget for a lift... This will come in right around the budget, but it still doesn't account for shipping and installation of the lift..http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4.html

Boost Happy

I wish it felt stiffer on my WJ, the xflex kit on my wj feels like jello. Their shock no matter the Mexico white shocks or the rc 2.2s, they just suck

Emeade

Yeah I figured $600 for lift and $900 for tires or maybe tires and rims.

Emeade

Do I have to change the a arms with the RC 4.5" lift?

98XJ40K

No a arms on XJ.

Emeade

So just the lift and I should be good right?

VTJeep

Below 3" yes.. Above, no. Steering and driveline issues need to be addressed. At 4.5" you'll need an adjustable track bar and some other components like a HD tie rod and steering braces wont hurt. Then the rear driveshaft will need (probably) a SYE, a cv shaft and maybe axle shims. You can do a TC drop instead, but it doesn't solve the vibration problem and you loose some clearance. Longer bump stops, fender trimming, some other stuff.. But that about covers it, I guess