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Old 01-06-2011 | 03:52 PM
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I just bought a 1999 Jeep cherokee sport 4 door, I want to get Cragar soft 8's but I'm not sure what size, I think they are 5x4.5 15x8 with 4.0 backspacing. I want a quality lift 3 inches or higher body lift preferably. I want bushwacker fender flares. If anyone has any tips or pictures to give me an idea, and I want to know whats the largest tire size I can fit.
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read the forum and learn you rig. you can't do a body lift to an XJ there is no body to lift. suspension only
Old 01-06-2011 | 04:11 PM
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+1, no frame, no body to lift off of it.

Do some learning on this forum, run some searches. You need to know a bit more before going any further.
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I saw a bunch off body lifts online and in different shops. And I just wanted some suggestions.
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I saw a bunch off body lifts online and in different shops. And I just wanted some suggestions.
Must've been for different Cherokees.

Maybe a full size?

Look under your truck, see if you can unbolt the subframe from your body.

Unless you have something other than an XJ, you won't be able to.

We're just trying to give you the correct information.

Post some links to these "online" places you've seen body lifts for an XJ, please.
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http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...s-p-25905.html

Amazon.com: Spacer Lift Kit, 2 Inch Polyurethane, Skyjacker 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ # XJ20: Automotive Amazon.com: Spacer Lift Kit, 2 Inch Polyurethane, Skyjacker 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ # XJ20: Automotive

http://store.fatbobsgarage.com/jeep-...rce=googlebase
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those are spacer lifts not body lifts

and the max is really 3 inches any higher its not worth it
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If doing a coil spacer lift (not body lift) I would suggest sticking to 2" lift.

They make complete kits for 3" and bigger that'll include a few things that coil spacers won't do.

My BDS 3" came with full leafs, coils, shocks, steering stabilizer, and a couple other things.

All for under $500.
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I was also looking at suspension lifts like the 3" Black Diamond lift. If anyone has any ideas and some links that would be great. I am still researching and I plan to start building late spring or during the summer.
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I'm going to check that out.
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