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Old 03-09-2013, 03:13 PM
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Lame is what that is.
That dudes dick must be so small...
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Mall crawler?
How do you come up with bad shackle angles when you are making your own hangers?
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Just curious, what's the longest shackle that would be safe to use? The GM shackles are 4.5" and gave me .75" lift.
Well how made the shackles are also change how safe they are. I wouldnt go over a 2" lift shackle, otherwise it will be hanging wayyy lower than the bumper than normal.
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How do you come up with bad shackle angles when you are making your own hangers?
Because i think he just used the stock lower control arm bracket. Lol.
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Old 03-09-2013, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb

Well how made the shackles are also change how safe they are. I wouldnt go over a 2" lift shackle, otherwise it will be hanging wayyy lower than the bumper than normal.

Because i think he just used the stock lower control arm bracket. Lol.
I just noticed the lack of steering as well. Booty fab ftw!
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Mall crawler?
Kind of fugly ...well, to me.
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I just bought a 1989 xj 4x4 2dr sport, I'm 14. I bought it for $300 and want to lift it and put at least 33 inch tires. does anybody have some ssuggestionss
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Yes, read, read, read, and read some more.

Ask yourself, "I'm 14, how am I going to afford all this"?

Why do you want "at least" 33's?
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I just bought a 1989 xj 4x4 2dr sport, I'm 14. I bought it for $300 and want to lift it and put at least 33 inch tires. does anybody have some ssuggestionss
First off, nice purchase! You have good taste. Now, if you have any questions about your engine or running problems, make sure to tell people you have a Renix Jeep. We ('87-90) have an older system that requires different troubleshooting.

For suspension, I like a 3" lift with cut fenders to fit 33s. Lifting is all about preference. What will you use it for, and how do you want it to look? Once you decide on a lift height, look at companies.

A lot of guys here can help you out, but I'm leaving for work right now. Welcome to CF, and good luck
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I just bought a 1989 xj 4x4 2dr sport, I'm 14. I bought it for $300 and want to lift it and put at least 33 inch tires. does anybody have some ssuggestionss
Excellent threads here.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/al...go-here-10579/

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/xj...up-thread-260/
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i just bought an stock 89 cherokee, haven't really messed with jeeps much but i'm pretty excited about this project. i'm putting my wife thru school right now so till she graduates my budget is limited, so that being said, i've read about f150 and S10 leaf springs for an affordable suspention lift, what years do i need to get these items from? The original owner said the only thing that was wrong with the jeep is the fuel pump, will an inline fuel pump work just the same? Is the 4.0 motor a strong motor or do you recommend a motor swap?

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Any add a leaf is gonna ride rough compared to new leaf packs. 3 inch coil spacers aren't advise able, but can be used. A pair of 3 inch coils is only 100 dollars. I'd cough up the extra dough if I was you. You may not even need an sye or t case drop at 3 inches of left, especially I you have a pre 96 xj. If you do wind up needing one, you will want to got with 1 inch.

Also, 30s will look a little small on a 3 inch lift. To may consider a 2 inch lift and 30s which will allow you to use your stock shocks, or a 3 inch lift and 31s.

Also, you could use a pair of 4 door jk rubicon shock to save a little money and get coils instead of spacers.
I was gonna get 255 70 16s with the 3inch lift, they measure 30.1inches, I'm thinking about them so I can move up to 31s whenever instead of having to wait to buy a bigger lift. What do you think? Thanks.
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Need to know I'm getting ready to buy a jeep with 4.5 in lift but it does not have the rear shocks what size should I get ??
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That dudes dick must be so small...
That's funny ****!
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Need to know I'm getting ready to buy a jeep with 4.5 in lift but it does not have the rear shocks what size should I get ??
I'm in the same boat. Let me know if you get a god answer.
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Need to know I'm getting ready to buy a jeep with 4.5 in lift but it does not have the rear shocks what size should I get ??
Shocks for a Cherokee with a 4.5 inch lift.
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