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Year: 89
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Shocks for a 2" lift on my DD
Bilstein
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Any others? What would you guys recommend?
Bilstein
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Any others? What would you guys recommend?
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
After doing a 3" lift I have picked up a growl/vibration when decelerating from about 50 mph, it goes away with a little throttle, and I have a vibration when accelerating between 40 and 50 mph. I will be replacing the u-joints in the rear drive shaft right after Christmas just to be safe, but could this be because of the lift? The U-joints feel fine and there is no play at either end and no clunking in the rear end.
A SYE is in the future, early spring when I put my other car back on the road, and can park the Jeep for a couple days. If the lift is the likely culprit I will make up a 1" TC drop to get me through till I do the SYE. I can make a couple of spacers for free and install them in under an hour in the driveway.
A SYE is in the future, early spring when I put my other car back on the road, and can park the Jeep for a couple days. If the lift is the likely culprit I will make up a 1" TC drop to get me through till I do the SYE. I can make a couple of spacers for free and install them in under an hour in the driveway.
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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Yep, that's where I read all the reviews about metalcloak before I bought it.
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5
4cyl, 2wd, cherokee new lift
After a few years of tearing up the stock parts on my 96 xj, I have decided to start adding parts. I accidentally purchased procomp springs that gave my jeep a 3-inch lift. Thats the only modification I have done so far. So now it sits 3in in the front and stock in the back. Is that bad for the jeep while I get money for the rest? Also, it shakes violently on the every now and then, usually when I go over a certain speed. What will fix that?
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L In-line 6
After a few years of tearing up the stock parts on my 96 xj, I have decided to start adding parts. I accidentally purchased procomp springs that gave my jeep a 3-inch lift. Thats the only modification I have done so far. So now it sits 3in in the front and stock in the back. Is that bad for the jeep while I get money for the rest? Also, it shakes violently on the every now and then, usually when I go over a certain speed. What will fix that?
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Backspacing
I have searched but can't find a definite answer and would really appreciate some input before I drop a lot of money on new rims. I have a 98 Cherokee Sport. 2 inch lift in front and 2 1/2 inch in rear. I put 31 x 10.50 tires on 15 inch rims on it. They rub in the front when turning all the way left or right. I am considering going to 33's later and can't decide on replacing the rims or just putting on spacers. What kind of backspace do I need or what kind of spacers do I need? I really appreciate your help. Thanks.
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Year: 1990 2door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I put a 5.5 in lift on the front...already had a 3.5 on the rear...used 2 in shackles to compensate...it didn't work like I thought it would...should I jack up the rear and tighten the shackles to see if that'll work?
I appreciate the help...tired of the front being taller than the rear...
I appreciate the help...tired of the front being taller than the rear...
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
I put a 5.5 in lift on the front...already had a 3.5 on the rear...used 2 in shackles to compensate...it didn't work like I thought it would...should I jack up the rear and tighten the shackles to see if that'll work?
I appreciate the help...tired of the front being taller than the rear...
I appreciate the help...tired of the front being taller than the rear...
Your shackles need to be able to move aft. Your rig will ride like a$$ and your rear flex will suck as well.