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Old 03-26-2012, 06:03 PM
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so i have a 96 cherokee sport other then having 30s on it im currently running stock.
since i am tight for money i was looking at only going two inches and since i already have to replace my rear springs and shocks i might as well throw some lifted shackles and shocks on it all the way around can i here some opinions or personal stories on this kit. http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-ch...-kit-2inch.htm i was gonaa get it with the nitro 8000 shocks and i figure while im at it i should get this http://www.jeep4x4center.com/steerin...r-sj-7009.html. and just for the heck of it and for obvious lifting precaution i want to get the crown extended stainless steel brake lines.

i figure i should put the new stock replacement springs on at the same time as i am putting the shackles and stuff on.
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Do a full leaf pack kit. Zone or RC for budget minded. Call jason at RC he will give you a great deal just mention this forum.
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the only full leaf pack kits im seeing start at 4.5 inches and i dont have 500 for a sye right now plus i wanted the shock boots. like skyjacker has
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you can get a sye from plenty of places for $200. and you can just put a front driveshaft in the rear instead of getting an expensive CV
theres another thread going on about it right now
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i found the other threed and seen the cheaper sye i may upgrade later but i just want this 2 inch for now my grandfather doesnt rerally want me lifting it and its in my grandmothers name still lol i havent had it transfered yet lol
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i will probably compine the bigger front blocks and rear shackles with a spring kit down the road for a higher lift plus i drive like an animal and need to get used to a 2 inch before i go higher lol and i put on 20,000 a year
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3" full pack kit. I got a 3" and want more already. You can get full packs almost any lift size check ebay. Blocks are bad bad bad. If you do a non pack lift do a front spacer and rear shackle( autozone $35)
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ive come to the conclusion that i am gonna stick with this lift for now until i buy another jeep then the lifting games begin.
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That lift is way overpriced
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Originally Posted by bnkk
That lift is way overpriced
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I got the teraflex shackle and spacer kit for about 90 bucks. And I love it. It's great with my 30s and rides better than stock IMO
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well now its a few years down the road i ended up getting an RC add a leaf kit because i had just put new leaf packs in the back a few montsh before the kit then i stacked 2 inch spacers and shackles on top of that with control arm drop brackets. plenty of flex here but next year i am feeling 6.5 inch lift maybe (sitting at 5 now)
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