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Old 10-02-2013 | 01:18 PM
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what if i dont want to do a swap I just want to lift it? Im looking for pros cons, where to go, height ideas. Im kinda new at this.
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What kind of tire size do you want to run?
Old 10-02-2013 | 01:42 PM
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Idk. I was hoping to get some insight on that. its my daily driver but i want height just not too much where its gonna cost a fortune and im gonna have a lot of repairs due to damaged or worn out parts and without having to change a lot. like drivetrain and control arms and such.
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Then I would say either put together a 3" lift, which you have many options. Or buy a 2" BB like described before. You could also do some fender trimming. I cleared 31's stock so 2-3" will open up your options substantially, with trimming.
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What's a BB?
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Originally Posted by jeepheep1
A cost effective option would be a 2" budget boost with coil spacers in the front and shackles preferably.....
Uh? Dude, you have to read.
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Right...how reliable are those? I've heard mixed things
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Originally Posted by zlnk7
Right...how reliable are those? I've heard mixed things
Reliable? Not much can go wrong with a coil spacer and shackles.. and shocks..
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Spacers will be fine up front but the rear is probably sagging already. This link may help you a bit if your on a tight budget.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/bud...herokee-58797/
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I've seen different kind of spacers, ones that go in between the coils some that go under thhe coils. What would be better? And as for the rear are u suggesting I replace the rear end so to speak? Due to the sagging? And what would be a good height to go? I don't want to loose incredible amout of gas mileage?
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Originally Posted by zlnk7
I've seen different kind of spacers, ones that go in between the coils some that go under thhe coils. What would be better? And as for the rear are u suggesting I replace the rear end so to speak? Due to the sagging? And what would be a good height to go? I don't want to loose incredible amout of gas mileage?
Lifting alone isn't gonna affect your fuel economy... it's tires that'll kill you.

Actually, lifting it probably affects the aerodynamics in some way, so it probably does mess with your fuel economy but it's so minuscule it's probably not even measurable...
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I know its the tires. But I mean lifting it and leaving 15" tires might look kinda weird...
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Originally Posted by zlnk7
I know its the tires. But I mean lifting it and leaving 15" tires might look kinda weird...
I would hope you're not sitting on 15" tires...

But really, a 2" lift with your current tires won't look bad.
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The vehicle is stock right now. Its tires I believe are either 225/15 or 235/15 but they are 15" stock tires.
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Originally Posted by zlnk7
The vehicle is stock right now. Its tires I believe are either 225/15 or 235/15 but they are 15" stock tires.
That 15" is the rim size. 15" is a lot smaller than you think it is.. Go look at a ruler.


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