Joined: Feb 2019

Posts: 2

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Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Hi guys/gals, I recently purchased a 2000 Cherokee and have a couple questions. It has a RE 7.5 long arm in the front, I was told the rear has 4.5 leafs , but it also has a 3” block 1” to 1-1/2” shackle and the shackle relocation box which adds another 1-1/2” . That’s roughly 10” of lift in the rear. I’m thinking the leafs are stock. It’s sitting on 35-12.50-15’s on 15x10 wheels with 4:56 gears. My goal is to go down to 33’s and lower it a tad. The front is easy. Any one have any insight on the rear? Do they look like stock leafs?. I was thinking RE 3.5 leafs would get me where I wanna be without the blocks. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thx.

Joined: May 2017

Posts: 645

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Model: Cherokee

Looks like 5.5 to me from pictures ! Need sway bar disconnects and I would have someone rebalance those tires I see weights in two locations which shows someone that was inexperienced balanced them . Rear blocks are highly frowned upon !

Joined: Feb 2019

Posts: 2

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Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Not worried about the tires right now as there is no vibration. I’ve been searching but not finding any info on spring length to measure the front springs to see what they actually are, no part No. on them. As for the blocks that’s what I’m trying to figure out what size leafs I need to get rid of the blocks.

Joined: Aug 2008

Posts: 6,588

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From: Chico, CA

Year: 1986

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.3L with headers and full 3" exhaust system