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Old 12-30-2011, 02:03 AM
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i dunno im still confused... id probably listen to dukie tho, hes like 4:1 to crusier... no offense
Did you check the 5 or so other forums? Boy, he told you Pete!

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i dunno im still confused... id probably listen to dukie tho, hes like 4:1 to crusier... no offense
All Cherokees were the same height back in the early days when I was Service Manager at the dealership. Chief, Laredo, Base, Limited were all just equipment packages, the Chief's most notable option being the stripes and logos.

Upcountry didn't come out til after I was gone at the end of 1992. So, trust whoever has actually installed the size tires you want to put on your year Cherokee.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
All Cherokees were the same height back in the early days when I was Service Manager at the dealership. Chief, Laredo, Base, Limited were all just equipment packages, the Chief's most notable option being the stripes and logos.

Upcountry didn't come out til after I was gone at the end of 1992. So, trust whoever has actually installed the size tires you want to put on your year Cherokee.
thanks cruiser
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All Cherokees were the same height back in the early days when I was Service Manager at the dealership. Chief, Laredo, Base, Limited were all just equipment packages, the Chief's most notable option being the stripes and logos.

Upcountry didn't come out til after I was gone at the end of 1992. So, trust whoever has actually installed the size tires you want to put on your year Cherokee.
um.. my 1990 has that package... it was on the window sticker...
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Did you check the 5 or so other forums? Boy, he told you Pete!

(your lucky to hear from ether one of those guys, both pros)
Yeah, I'm now suffering from post count envy.
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um.. my 1990 has that package... it was on the window sticker...
Upcountry? Let me see it.
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Yeah, I'm now suffering from post count envy.
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Upcountry? Let me see it.
ok let me go dig it out
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hm... it says Rubicon Group not up country... now im confused sorry about that...
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i requested build sheet. if i have said upcountry i can get the kor adj trackbar, if not im stuck replacing stock bushings or whole track bar, i hate to do work i dont have to
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I think Rubicon was gas shocks.

The Cherokees varied a little in height but nowhere near 1" back then. The most notable thing was that the Limiteds were a skosh lower and had soft springs.
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I think Rubicon was gas shocks.

The Cherokees varied a little in height but nowhere near 1" back then. The most notable thing was that the Limiteds were a skosh lower and had soft springs.
that is a 100% correct the 1990 limited we had sat a lot lower... then the 1990 laredo
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Yeah, I'm now suffering from post count envy.
ROFL


OP the best way to tell what you can fit, regardless of what your jeep came with suspension wise (because hey...things sag over time - spings, rope, *****, etc) is to measure.

As described in the factory service manual:

Checking Front Ride Height

Measure front ride height with the vehicle unloaded (no luggage or passengers) and with the fuel tank full.

Place the vehicle on a level surface and measure the veryical distance between the top of the axle tube (A) and the underside of the frame sill (B). Refer to Figure 1 for driver's side measurement and Figure 2 for passenger side measurement. Be sure each measurement is taken from the top of the tube and not from the axle or shift motor housings.

With Standard or Soft Ride Suspension, vertical distance should be 17 cm (6-3/4 inches) plus or minus 13 mm (1/2 inch). With Heavy Duty Suspension, vertical distance should be 20 cm (7-3/4 inches) plus or minus 13 mm (1/2 inch).

Checking Rear Ride Height

Measure rear ride height with the vehicle unloaded (no luggage or passengers) and with the fuel tank full.

Place the vehicle on a level surface and measure the vertical distance between the top of the axle tube (C) and the underside of the frame sill (D) inboard of the jounce bumper (E).

With Standard or Soft Ride Suspension, vertical distance should be 15 cm (6 inches) plus or minus 13 mm (1/2 inch). With Heavy Duty Suspension, vertical distance should be 18 cm (7 inches) plus or minus 13 mm (1/2 inch).
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