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Old 12-04-2009 | 01:17 AM
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i have a new 98 cherokee limited and i got money to burn, i already got the k&n intake, now im thinkin lift and tires... 4.5? 3? 5? i want to fit at least 32's but i dont want to shave or take any fenders off so.... whats a good fit
Old 12-04-2009 | 01:19 AM
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PLUS, im new to the lift stuff so can someone explain this "add-a-leaf" stuff... "sway bars" i know i sound retarded but what do these things do
Old 12-04-2009 | 01:22 AM
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4.5" should do fine for 32"s, but more is always beter! So how much money do u have to burn?
Old 12-04-2009 | 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by builtnotbought89'
4.5" should do fine for 32"s, but more is always beter! So how much money do u have to burn?
4.5 will look good with 32's so i will say x2
Old 12-04-2009 | 01:25 AM
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well my cousin gets me good deals so he said 4.5 rough country lift and a 1 inch body lift should fit 33's with no shaving but if i can do 4.5 with 32's ill be happy, i can get a 4.5 for around $350
Old 12-04-2009 | 01:28 AM
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well my cousin gets me good deals so he said 4.5 rough country lift and a 1 inch body lift should fit 33's with no shaving but if i can do 4.5 with 32's ill be happy, i can get a 4.5 for around $350
idk about cherokee limiteds but are you sure you can do a body lift on them???

well im in the same boat as you, im looking at goodyear wrangler tires. either mt or the kevlar ones. i want to find a tire thats 32x12.5x15 anybody got any ideas?
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Add a leaf is a single leaf that u add to ur rear spring packs, but not recomended (go full leaf pack)! The sway bars keep ur axles close to ur jeeps body &stops sway/leaning in corners. The rear is not needed, cause the leaf springs are strong enough to keep the rear from leaning! The front is diconnected off road for added flex!
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yeah i usually find 32x11.5 if you find a good set of 32x12.5 let me know
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The cherokee is a unibody which means the frame & body r 1 in the same, so u can't bo a body lift!
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Originally Posted by builtnotbought89'
The cherokee is a unibody which means the frame & body r 1 in the same, so u can't bo a body lift!

i swear i her people sying that they did a body lift but i didnt think you could
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so you think a 4.5 on a cherokee limited will clear 32's?
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Originally Posted by JSmith0055
so you think a 4.5 on a cherokee limited will clear 32's?
yea
Old 12-04-2009 | 01:39 AM
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Its cause they send it to a shop & get a 2" budget boost suspention lift, & think its a "body lift"! Lol

Back on topic it lift vs tire size u get depends on what u will be useing the rig for???
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this is my everyday driver... minor offroading if any, so mostly road. this babys just for looks
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ohh i see now



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