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Hey all, brand spanking new here to the forum. Long time Jeep driver, but just recently decided to go and do a lift kit and tires. Here is what I have and what I am thinking of doing.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4x4
I am looking to purchase the Rough Country long arm kit 6.5" lift, dual stabilizer, SYE kit, and rear drive shaft.
My questions are, is there anything else I will need to do or should look at upgrading?
Additionally, what is required to fit 35" tires on my Jeep with that lift? I am looking at doing a 15x10 with 4" backspacing. Any thoughts or help is greatly appreciated.
Chuck
I really hate RC and other lower grade companies who sell parts they know are bad just so they can sell you fixes when you complain. A lot of people here will argue and say RC is fine, but the majority of them are defending their purchase and haven't ridden in a Jeep with a better lift. Something about blissful ignorance
Don't waste your money on a dual steering stabilizer. They don't help with anything, and they look cheesy to people with more experience. You will need to replace your factory steering at that height, and an upgraded system with proper installation doesn't even need a steering stabilizer.
I suggest 15x8 wheels for 12.5" wide tires. It'll hold a bead better than a 10" wide wheel. That said, I did use 15x10s on my first Jeep, and I still love how it looked.
This is what i'm considering doing with my 04 grand cherokeee;
2.5 lift from fat bob's
-- kit includes bilstein 5100 shocks
-- replacement springs
-- front sway bar disco's
should be able to run 31x10.5's
haven't decided on the tire yet. This is my dd so i don't want to get too crazy with it. Just to it to be capable, want to take it hunting next fall. No rock crawling or anything like that.
This is what i'm considering doing with my 04 grand cherokeee; 2.5 lift from fat bob's -- kit includes bilstein 5100 shocks -- replacement springs -- front sway bar disco's should be able to run 31x10.5's haven't decided on the tire yet. This is my dd so i don't want to get too crazy with it. Just to it to be capable, want to take it hunting next fall. No rock crawling or anything like that.
I recommend posting this in the Grand Cherokee section of the forum. This is for Cherokee's and your question is most likely not going to be answered here.
So i have a bit of a variable question, but maybe someone will know. Really just looking for a second opinion. I lightly chatted with my boss about lifting my jeep (hes got a ton of vehicle experience) I'm doing 3'' and going with 33-12.5-15 sitting on a 3.75 BS rim. Hes thought that my lift wouldn't really be enough to get any sort of suspension travel because the tires will stick out so wide they'll just hit the body before i get any flex. I do plan to fender trim. Thoughts?
So i have a bit of a variable question, but maybe someone will know. Really just looking for a second opinion. I lightly chatted with my boss about lifting my jeep (hes got a ton of vehicle experience) I'm doing 3'' and going with 33-12.5-15 sitting on a 3.75 BS rim. Hes thought that my lift wouldn't really be enough to get any sort of suspension travel because the tires will stick out so wide they'll just hit the body before i get any flex. I do plan to fender trim. Thoughts?
You will definitely need to trim a bit I have 31s on 3 inches of lift and I rubbed before cutting the bumper caps now I only rub when flexing a lot. I rub on the fender flares with 4 inch backspacing so you will hit the fenders first. But I have tons of down travel so I could really flex a lot if I ever got around to bump stopping.... But the point is travel can be up or down. Bumpstop and you will have a decent amount of travel.
So i have a bit of a variable question, but maybe someone will know. Really just looking for a second opinion. I lightly chatted with my boss about lifting my jeep (hes got a ton of vehicle experience) I'm doing 3'' and going with 33-12.5-15 sitting on a 3.75 BS rim. Hes thought that my lift wouldn't really be enough to get any sort of suspension travel because the tires will stick out so wide they'll just hit the body before i get any flex. I do plan to fender trim. Thoughts?
Nope you won't get any travel at all ......... That's a 33 on a 3.5" lift. Look through my build thread and you'll see plenty more better flex shots. I was also on 35's for a bit.
The first pic the right front tire was 29-1-2" off the ground before the right rear lifted off the ground.
Just more to rub it in. My buddy derick's XJ on 3" and 35's And my buddy Braden's TJ on 3.5" and 42's a well thought out lift will flex with any tire. And my buddy dan's mj on 4.5" and 40's
So i have a bit of a variable question, but maybe someone will know. Really just looking for a second opinion. I lightly chatted with my boss about lifting my jeep (hes got a ton of vehicle experience) I'm doing 3'' and going with 33-12.5-15 sitting on a 3.75 BS rim. Hes thought that my lift wouldn't really be enough to get any sort of suspension travel because the tires will stick out so wide they'll just hit the body before i get any flex. I do plan to fender trim. Thoughts?
Gonna look like my old one:
Originally Posted by Tom95YJ
And my buddy dan's mj on 4.5" and 40's
Really wish I could've followed through with my plans for 44s under a 3" lift. I had everything measured and drawn out, but the truck was totaled
[QUOTE="JerrytheJeep;2956425"]Ditch the bushwhakers, 500 bucks of shattered plastic is a real sobering moment. There are cheaper, and in my opinion, better looking flares out there. If you're dead set on plastic flares, Napier precision makes some decent ones, check out aj's offroad. /QUOTE]
I won't have the chance to get online till tomorrow afternoon to explore options. I too was looking at buying the flat flares from bushwacker. Thanks for the info as I haven't been too excited on dropping the amount of money they want on the flares.
09-21-2015, 02:17 PM
