Rubicon Express
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From: Germany
Year: 1992 High Output
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4,0 l 6 Cylinder
Hey Guys,
i am looking into some lifts right now. Problem is, that in Germany it is kindda hard to get by all the brands.
I found something that i can buy. Some Old man Emu, which is not my first choice.
King Shocks is to expensive.
Trailmaster ( donīt know if you have it in the states ) is kindda ok
but then i found Rubicon Express. I
am looking at the 3,5 super Flex i think it is called.
Any suggestions. If i am fitting a 3,5ī, i think i have to do some changes to the driveshaft aswell right ?
And a stupid question. What is the SYE and CV. I canīt remember the words that it stands for .....
i am looking into some lifts right now. Problem is, that in Germany it is kindda hard to get by all the brands.
I found something that i can buy. Some Old man Emu, which is not my first choice.
King Shocks is to expensive.
Trailmaster ( donīt know if you have it in the states ) is kindda ok
but then i found Rubicon Express. I
am looking at the 3,5 super Flex i think it is called.
Any suggestions. If i am fitting a 3,5ī, i think i have to do some changes to the driveshaft aswell right ?
And a stupid question. What is the SYE and CV. I canīt remember the words that it stands for .....
Sye is the slip yolk eliminator, that's the part of the driveline you change. Keeps your drive shaft from falling out/damaging.
Cv would be constant velocity. Which is an external axle shaft rather than one inside of a case style axle
Cv would be constant velocity. Which is an external axle shaft rather than one inside of a case style axle
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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
Hey Guys,
i am looking into some lifts right now. Problem is, that in Germany it is kindda hard to get by all the brands.
I found something that i can buy. Some Old man Emu, which is not my first choice.
King Shocks is to expensive.
Trailmaster ( donīt know if you have it in the states ) is kindda ok
but then i found Rubicon Express. I
am looking at the 3,5 super Flex i think it is called.
Any suggestions. If i am fitting a 3,5ī, i think i have to do some changes to the driveshaft aswell right ?
And a stupid question. What is the SYE and CV. I canīt remember the words that it stands for .....
i am looking into some lifts right now. Problem is, that in Germany it is kindda hard to get by all the brands.
I found something that i can buy. Some Old man Emu, which is not my first choice.
King Shocks is to expensive.
Trailmaster ( donīt know if you have it in the states ) is kindda ok
but then i found Rubicon Express. I
am looking at the 3,5 super Flex i think it is called.
Any suggestions. If i am fitting a 3,5ī, i think i have to do some changes to the driveshaft aswell right ?
And a stupid question. What is the SYE and CV. I canīt remember the words that it stands for .....
OME is good stuff.
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From: Ocean County, NJ
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
You'll also need a transfer case drop to avoid driveshaft vibration. A slip yoke eliminator isnt necessary at this lift height. I recommend a skyjacker tcase drop. it's by far the easiest i've installed. getting the tcase bolts out is another story.
Any questions please ask
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From: Germany
Year: 1992 High Output
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4,0 l 6 Cylinder
Hey, actually just found out it is a ī92 modell. Just did not get registered till ī93.
Does not make any diffrence. It is the High Output version already.
Ok, now the lift.
I am thinking about the super flex short arm 3,5ī
Just trying to figure out what the diffrence ist between the super ride and the super flex.
I am defently goin with the leaf pack instead of add a leaf, because mine needs to be changed.
I have to change the shocks aswell. Anything special i have to take care off. What kind of shocks ??
Does not make any diffrence. It is the High Output version already.
Ok, now the lift.
I am thinking about the super flex short arm 3,5ī
Just trying to figure out what the diffrence ist between the super ride and the super flex.
I am defently goin with the leaf pack instead of add a leaf, because mine needs to be changed.
I have to change the shocks aswell. Anything special i have to take care off. What kind of shocks ??
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From: Ramona ca
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Every one here will say bilstine 5100 if you have the $$$ go for it. I used pro comp whit body shocks there the 9000 model and they ride nice. I think I payed 100$ out the door for all 4. But my old shocks were too short for my lift and causing me to ride rough. Mine are still too short I feel but they ride nice I'm sitting on 4.5" short arm lift. Not a kit just a priced together set up
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From: Chattanooga
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
That 3.5" Super Flex will set a bit higher than 3.5
I ran 3.5" RE leafs and got almost 5" out of them...and a bad shackle angle.
If it were me and you were just trying to get to 3.5" id piece together a kit.
3.5" RE coils, The super flex lowers (Uppers would be a nice addition, but arent necessary at all), and a 2" leaf pack..plus an extended shackle
I ran 3.5" RE leafs and got almost 5" out of them...and a bad shackle angle.
If it were me and you were just trying to get to 3.5" id piece together a kit.
3.5" RE coils, The super flex lowers (Uppers would be a nice addition, but arent necessary at all), and a 2" leaf pack..plus an extended shackle
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From: Germany
Year: 1992 High Output
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4,0 l 6 Cylinder
Ok, just ordered it. 3,5 inch complete kit with leaf springs package.
It will take about a month to get it here. And i ordered pro comp shocks with it. Bilstein 5100 you canīt get in Germany. And we donīt like BIlstein that much over here anyhow. Personally, i donīt like the German 4x4 suspension because it is pretty much limited at 2,5 inch. Because of pedestrian safety and laws and regulations and all kind of ****.
It is hard to get Mickey Thompson tires without getting trouble with the vehicle inspectors over here.
Really looking forward to see the guys face when he looks under the truck and seeīs the red cherry bomb glass pack !! Which i am ordering next week.
It will take about a month to get it here. And i ordered pro comp shocks with it. Bilstein 5100 you canīt get in Germany. And we donīt like BIlstein that much over here anyhow. Personally, i donīt like the German 4x4 suspension because it is pretty much limited at 2,5 inch. Because of pedestrian safety and laws and regulations and all kind of ****.
It is hard to get Mickey Thompson tires without getting trouble with the vehicle inspectors over here.
Really looking forward to see the guys face when he looks under the truck and seeīs the red cherry bomb glass pack !! Which i am ordering next week.
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From: Germany
Year: 1992 High Output
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4,0 l 6 Cylinder
Actually it is my wife who is the Rebel then 
And it is her who has to deal with our law inforcement. Oh man good luck to them.
And it is her who has to deal with our law inforcement. Oh man good luck to them.
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
If you are not aware, extra lift over that height is very easy to do. If you're trying to avoid scary import costs on a full kit, 2.5" OME leaf springs with a 1" lift shackle is a very good combination that gets you where you want. Up front you can do 2.5" coils and a 1" spacer.
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From: SLC, Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I can tell you it is going to ride stiff as hell with the procomp shocks,
if you can get some Fox shocks I would go with them or find a Old Man Emu shock that will work
if you can get some Fox shocks I would go with them or find a Old Man Emu shock that will work


