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08-11-2012, 10:09 PM
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i have a 79 cherokee with a dana 44 front axyl. i want to do a springover in the front for a little extra lift and beter ground clearance. will i have to do anything to the steering other than adding a drop pitman arm?
08-12-2012, 09:20 AM
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Its a bit more involved than that. Keep in mind a spring over will get you about 6 inches of lift. Try www.ifsja.org. im a member over there and you will get a lot more opinions from people who have done the exact same thing you are looking to do.
08-12-2012, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by CheapCherokee
a 79 cherokee is not an XJ, this is an XJ based site. i wouldn't count on getting an answer here
08-12-2012, 07:55 PM
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You will def have to address the steering. There is a lot more work envolved in a SOA than what most realize, if you do it right. I've done them on CJs and Scouts and most times the cost is almost the same as a lift kit for a spring under. Also most spings that are made for spring under don't like spring over and often bend.
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