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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
It's a hard lesson most of us learn. When you say 'keep up' with the Bronco, what sort of terrain are you talking? Most people on this site will tell you 6.5" of lift is never necessary on a Cherokee (and I'm inclined to agree), but there's nothing wrong with it if you simply want to do it. Be aware, though, that anything above 4.5" will start to get expensive quickly.
I ran 33s under a 3.5" lift with minimal trimming, and I've seen 37s run on stock springs with more serious cutting involved. Here's my old XJ:
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I ran 33s under a 3.5" lift with minimal trimming, and I've seen 37s run on stock springs with more serious cutting involved. Here's my old XJ:
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
That's was a great looking xj! Yeah, my old tj way back in the day had a 6.5" lift and sat on 35s. I loved the height and the look. I'm a bit older now and maybe don't need it, but its a look and feel i do miss. And trust me when i say i NEVER needed it...but I liked it.
But more toward your problem, here's a chart I made up one day to help with lift questions:
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Nice TJ! I'm running a '93 YJ now, after owning an '01 XJ and an '88 Comanche. Between my Jeep, my '79 F150, and my '91 Camaro, I don't have time to fix up the '78 Kawasaki
But more toward your problem, here's a chart I made up one day to help with lift questions:
But more toward your problem, here's a chart I made up one day to help with lift questions:
Great chart! The only part i wasn't aware of needing was the UCA's. Makes sense. Did you do gears with your xj old xj?
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Sounds like you've got the right mindset. I actually haven't done gears yet on any of mine. The XJ did a couple barrel rolls before I got to that point, and I'm waiting til I have stronger axles under the YJ before I invest in gears.
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Year: 1998
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I agree with what tim says. The most i'd ever say a XJ be lifted is 5.5" i plan on running 35s with only 4" of lift. Bumpstops are your friend.
Good chart. According to that I need brake lines....and a track bar, which I just need to put on now. Along with every other damn part i have stock piled in my room.
Good chart. According to that I need brake lines....and a track bar, which I just need to put on now. Along with every other damn part i have stock piled in my room.
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I'll give you guys first dibs on some parts i recently acquired with another purchase
A pair of Rubicon Express Super-Ride Lower Control Arms (RE3705) - Bushings show age cracking in the rubber, but joints are firm and tight. Need a coat of paint.
Measure 16" eye to eye - good for 2-3.5" of lift. $80 obo
Rancho Steering Stabilizer - seems to work ok, no leaks, bushings are good, needs paint. Free to good home.
Rusty's HD Tie Rod - tie rod ends are shot, bar is straight. Could use some paint. 1.5"x0.25 DOM - $40 obo
A pair of Rubicon Express Super-Ride Lower Control Arms (RE3705) - Bushings show age cracking in the rubber, but joints are firm and tight. Need a coat of paint.
Measure 16" eye to eye - good for 2-3.5" of lift. $80 obo
Rancho Steering Stabilizer - seems to work ok, no leaks, bushings are good, needs paint. Free to good home.
Rusty's HD Tie Rod - tie rod ends are shot, bar is straight. Could use some paint. 1.5"x0.25 DOM - $40 obo
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
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Sweet parts Duke.
Well I'm back in the xj game. I'll be bringing it home from school on Saturday. I am very scared to make the drive.
I don't know if the dumb app will upload the pics. But it's a 1989 limited! Only difference from barney is its red.
It has a non van disco 30 in the front and a 35 in the back.
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Well I'm back in the xj game. I'll be bringing it home from school on Saturday. I am very scared to make the drive.
I don't know if the dumb app will upload the pics. But it's a 1989 limited! Only difference from barney is its red.
It has a non van disco 30 in the front and a 35 in the back.
4.0/aw4/242
Tow package
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and good god people are dumb....i travel a bunch of back road hills on my way to work - you would not believe the amount of people stuck trying to make it up snow covered hills on summer tires
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Im out of town just like Aaron so itll be a while on both of us I imagine. Ive seen vehicles in 2 foot deep snow on summer tires up in MA. It doesnt really phase us. lol