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03-23-2013, 10:51 AM
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Honestly.... I've seen Cherokees run the bogs on 5.5 inches of lift and a lot of cutting for tires.... It depends on what class your entering in too because the pits have more and less slop in them.... Personally if I were to be running a bog truck I would go with 5.5-6.5 and cut fenders accordingly to fit the biggest tire I could.... And a nice skid plate up front to take the initial impact of dropping into the pits
03-23-2013, 10:53 AM
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That's why I'm asking questions and looking up build threads, I know I don't know all I need to know yet but I won't be doing it till next year so I have some time to keep researching
03-23-2013, 10:57 AM
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As Lowrange2 said, nothing wrong with 8" as long as you know what's needed. You're heading in the right direction with the SYE. As for why adjustable, so it can be set exactly where it needs to be for alignment. If it's going to be a trailered rig I'd say it's not as important. IRO has a great double shear track bar, but that probably comes with, or is an option for that kit. You could probably fit 40's on that lift with trimming. That would give you some awesome clearance. You'll definitely want to look into steering. Check out Ruffstuff's 7/8" crossover kit. Beefy for a good price and what I intend on getting soon. Though as with any OTK kit, you'll need to relocate the track bar.
03-23-2013, 03:05 PM
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03-23-2013, 05:02 PM
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did I miss anything
I read this sticky it was super helpful it's quite long so I didn't read EVERY post but i did answer alot of questions what I am doing is a RE 5.5 long arm with bilstein 5165 shocks a SYE and drive shaft from tom woods ( i was going to do the package deal) my question being... with the shock,sye,and drive shaft the lift will be complete... correct or am I missing something? I'll be honest without this thread I would have only ordered shocks.
03-23-2013, 09:58 PM
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So I got 32 x 11.5x15 and I was goin to get new 15x8's but I found a good deal on 15x10's .... Is that going to be an issue with rubbing on turns or anything else?
03-23-2013, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Cherospeed99
So I got 32 x 11.5x15 and I was goin to get new 15x8's but I found a good deal on 15x10's .... Is that going to be an issue with rubbing on turns or anything else?
4"-3.75" is ideal
03-23-2013, 10:19 PM
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03-23-2013, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Cherospeed99
Looks like there is more than sufficient back spacing but the seller says he doesn't know
03-23-2013, 11:24 PM
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I need help with deciding wether too upgrade from a RC 3" lift/31s to a RC 4.5" lift/ 31s. The questions I have are that if I were to go with the 4.5" lift with the 31s, would the jeep be level with just the add a leaf or would I have to get a full leaf system? When and if I get the RC 4.5" lift I will eventually switch to 32s but don't know if I will have to regear. Please suggest anything you may know what I should know before I buy this kit.
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03-24-2013, 09:15 AM
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I need help with deciding wether too upgrade from a RC 3" lift/31s to a RC 4.5" lift/ 31s. The questions I have are that if I were to go with the 4.5" lift with the 31s, would the jeep be level with just the add a leaf or would I have to get a full leaf system? When and if I get the RC 4.5" lift I will eventually switch to 32s but don't know if I will have to regear. Please suggest anything you may know what I should know before I buy this kit.
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Plus adjustable track bar and LCA's if you don't already have them.
03-24-2013, 09:59 AM
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I just picked up a 98 Cherokee classic all stock. What lift is needed for 31s to fit. Will a 2inch spacer and shackle work?
