OK now i went out the other day and tested out the jeep on the new km2s....I came across some problems.

when flexing the back tire would get caught up in the rear fender.

so what i am trying to do is gain 1.5" of lift on the cherokee My thought was to get the rc shackle relocation kit and a spacer with a t case drop.

Cheap and simple.

What all else would i need to get? such as shocks? and stuff like that




Right now my jeep is sitting on a rc 3 inch lift, and 31/10.50/R15 bfg km2s on 8 inch wide rims.

 

u could get a 2" BB lift for cheap with coil spacers and shackles, or shackle relocation brackets. you dont need a t case drop or new shocks. very simple installation. with 2" or less every thing can stay stock. once u hit 3" is when u need to worry bout replacing a few things

 

My jeep right now is lifted 3 inches already

 

Or you could just trim the fenders..that'd be even cheaper. Just in option

 

Easy fix install bump stops, And or trim the fenders !

 

I am trying to just gain another 1.5" so that i can be sitting at 4.5" lift. I want to use the shackle relocation kit for better flex/ride. And coil spacers because they are cheap.

 

Prob extend brake lines, shocks, and tc drop.

 

Need adjustable track bar. I recommend Rock Krawler double shear.
TC drop/SYE
brake lines or relocations
possibly shocks.

 

i am going to call rc and see if i can use there shocks that come with the 3 inch kit for a 4.5 inch kit.

 

I wouldn't recommend it. I was sold the wrong shocks with my kit. They were for a 3". Tho I only have a 3.5" lift, I got over 5 out of it. The shocks limit suspension travel downward and if I were to go unsprung its all on the shock. So if you go over a big bump, your springs compress as well as your shock, but on the upward rebound of the spring, you may have your shock slaming to its extended limitations, not only risking damage to the shock, but also putting a lot of stress on the shocks mounting hardware.
I'm just being really careful with mine right now while I await a few other things first and its not my dd right now.

 

This guy wins. It's all about bump stops!! Lift and travel are two different things. You can be just as capable at 3" as you can at 4.5". It comes down to your tire size and really, down travel of sus. If you've bump stopped correctly, then 35's on 3" of lift flexing out hard without rubbing is very possible. So unless 4.5 inches of lift is a preference thing, as it will save you some trimming, and bigger is always better, then go for the lift. A 3" sus kit usually has a different spring rate than a taller lift, so be wary of going taller with soft sus. You can get BB kits in anywhere from .5" to 3". Some kits have the option of a rear AAL or drop bracket, IMHO, get the drop bracket..

 

1.5 lift blok and tc drop

 

Yes... IF with a long answer, BUT with a short answer... What I mean is, why do a TC drop? You give up some of that precious ground clearance you just gained! Other things like axle shims (~3*) and a front DS should be sufficient for 4.5" lift.

 

yeah you could shim thats the right way that and a pinion angle gauge (to set both angles) but if u put blocks it puts the drive shaft in a terrible angle the tc drop will help plus hes got a 3inch all ready so you kinda almost need it and 4.5 inches

 

Lift blocks scare me... Drop brackets give better stability against axle wrap and can help achieve better suspension angles to improve travel and ride quality.