i have a 6.5 in lift with a short arm set up and it flexes well but not like it should would a long arm set up be better?

 

Oh yeah....LOTS!!

If the following link doesn't work just use the search button and search for threads with LONGARM in the title.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/search...archid=1903284

 

yup

 

ya

 

go longarms u'll never turn back .... just my .02$

 

imo they shouldnt make a short arm with any thing bigger than 4.5 of lift. its just a waste. so much potential but the short arms just hold it back... plus short arms ride like hell compared to long arms at that hight

 

I do agree long arms are good for 1 reason, it helps reset the arc in which the wheel travels(doesnt pull the wheel back when you start dropping the wheel more). which equates to better ride quality.

Altho in saying that. I am more than happy with my short arms. and I have just as much flex as my buddies with long arms.

You have to remember short arm or long arm your limitations are your shocks and brake lines.

Altho given the money I will take FrankZ's long arms any day

 

fixed it for ya.


and don't go with teraflex. i can't believe people even buy those.

 

at 6.5 i would definetly go to long arms. ride quality will be the biggest improvement. and flex will be somewhat better depending on the shortarm setup you currently have.

but as said above, flex will ultimately be limited by shock choice. there will be a limit to how long of a shock you are able to run before you run into compression issues.

 

Uptravel is easily addressed by installing the correct height bumpstops.

A link for the OP:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/let...ng-arms-33331/

 

In order to run a long arm set up does the entire lift have to be changed or just the arms themselves? I am just starting to get my 99 trail ready and trying to tie this all together.

 

No, the entire kit does not need to be replaced.

 

sure, but you are still sacrificing up travel. and if you still have space between the tire and fender to compress then you are hindering the flexing ability by using longer bumpstops.

an underhood shock hoop or a type of shock relocating bracket would be best.

 

You're misinterpreting my reply.
I did not say that bumpstops need to be installed to stop any and all upward movement.
Installing the correct height bumpstops is the correct way to limit the amount of upward travel to keep the tires from hitting things that they should not be hitting.

Droop is far more important than upward travel.