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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
We'll be doing an RE 4.5" SA on hers with a double shear track bar upgrade. In my opinion, it's the best value lift kit in the market
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Year: 2000
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Alright, if im going to lift my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ will this lift work for me? Does it have all the things I would need? It seems chap for a wj 4" lift.
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/rough-c...rc-698-20.html
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
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I'm old, I know stuff.
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...n/Lift-Kits/XJ
No, I don't lick fish.
Alright guys. I gonna be getting a 3.5" lift from someone for free (don't be jealous).
If I remember correctly it's either RC or Rusty's - I know their reps, but my rig doesn't see hardcore wheeling. Just daily driving and trails every now and then.
What he's giving me:
-new coils
-new leaf packs
-trac bar
-shocks
I have another guy that's throwing in adjustable LCAs, but he won't have them off his jeep for another month or so. I don't really want to have to wait that long to throw the lift on (you guys know how it is). I know the WJ LCAs are considered an upgrade to the factory XJ LCAs, but I didn't know if they were any longer to help out with the caster angle of lifting that much or should I even worry about it and just run with what I get for a month?
If I remember correctly it's either RC or Rusty's - I know their reps, but my rig doesn't see hardcore wheeling. Just daily driving and trails every now and then.
What he's giving me:
-new coils
-new leaf packs
-trac bar
-shocks
I have another guy that's throwing in adjustable LCAs, but he won't have them off his jeep for another month or so. I don't really want to have to wait that long to throw the lift on (you guys know how it is). I know the WJ LCAs are considered an upgrade to the factory XJ LCAs, but I didn't know if they were any longer to help out with the caster angle of lifting that much or should I even worry about it and just run with what I get for a month?
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Alright guys. I gonna be getting a 3.5" lift from someone for free (don't be jealous).
If I remember correctly it's either RC or Rusty's - I know their reps, but my rig doesn't see hardcore wheeling. Just daily driving and trails every now and then.
What he's giving me:
-new coils
-new leaf packs
-trac bar
-shocks
I have another guy that's throwing in adjustable LCAs, but he won't have them off his jeep for another month or so. I don't really want to have to wait that long to throw the lift on (you guys know how it is). I know the WJ LCAs are considered an upgrade to the factory XJ LCAs, but I didn't know if they were any longer to help out with the caster angle of lifting that much or should I even worry about it and just run with what I get for a month?
If I remember correctly it's either RC or Rusty's - I know their reps, but my rig doesn't see hardcore wheeling. Just daily driving and trails every now and then.
What he's giving me:
-new coils
-new leaf packs
-trac bar
-shocks
I have another guy that's throwing in adjustable LCAs, but he won't have them off his jeep for another month or so. I don't really want to have to wait that long to throw the lift on (you guys know how it is). I know the WJ LCAs are considered an upgrade to the factory XJ LCAs, but I didn't know if they were any longer to help out with the caster angle of lifting that much or should I even worry about it and just run with what I get for a month?
Regarding WJ LCAs, did you see this thread? https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/bud...herokee-58797/
A month isn't really that long to wait, really you're going to have to do some of the same work twice, so I suggest in the mean time making sure you've got everything else in order to do the lift properly. I guess down in FL you won't need to deal with all the rust **** we do up here but think about things like that. Hoard some more parts like all new steering, V8 ZJ tie rod if you haven't already. Could do U joints in the mean time.
Last edited by salad; 01-28-2015 at 11:20 PM.
No, I don't lick fish.
Right on dude! New springs for free? Did I read that right? My gut is telling me two things: First is that you scored big time, second is that I need to get another beer.
Regarding WJ LCAs, did you see this thread? My gut is telling me two things: First is that you scored big time, second is that I need to get another beer.
A month isn't really that long to wait, really you're going to have to do some of the same work twice, so I suggest in the mean time making sure you've got everything else in order to do the lift properly. I guess down in FL you won't need to deal with all the rust **** we do up here but think about things like that. Hoard some more parts like all new steering, V8 ZJ tie rod if you haven't already. Could do U joints in the mean time.
Regarding WJ LCAs, did you see this thread? My gut is telling me two things: First is that you scored big time, second is that I need to get another beer.
A month isn't really that long to wait, really you're going to have to do some of the same work twice, so I suggest in the mean time making sure you've got everything else in order to do the lift properly. I guess down in FL you won't need to deal with all the rust **** we do up here but think about things like that. Hoard some more parts like all new steering, V8 ZJ tie rod if you haven't already. Could do U joints in the mean time.
So the WJ LCAs are not an upgrade then... hmmmm.... I'll have to figure out where I saw this.
Thanks for the advice though man... I've definitely been wanting to upgrade the steering components so I'll hit the JY and get everything all together and what not.
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
" 7. WJ rear LCA's = replace XJ front LCA's, 2" longer to accommodate a lift, some grinding required"
Seems like an upgrade... I have no idea what lift heigh that's appropriate for, though.
JY steering? Why would you do that? Are you trying to get death wobble?
No, I don't lick fish.
Okay. Still.. lol
I failed at the copy/paste. This is the link... https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/bud...herokee-58797/
" 7. WJ rear LCA's = replace XJ front LCA's, 2" longer to accommodate a lift, some grinding required"
Seems like an upgrade... I have no idea what lift heigh that's appropriate for, though.
JY steering? Why would you do that? Are you trying to get death wobble?
I failed at the copy/paste. This is the link... https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/bud...herokee-58797/
" 7. WJ rear LCA's = replace XJ front LCA's, 2" longer to accommodate a lift, some grinding required"
Seems like an upgrade... I have no idea what lift heigh that's appropriate for, though.
JY steering? Why would you do that? Are you trying to get death wobble?
Okay the REAR ones... I knew there was something, somewhere about that. Makes more sense now. You're right though, it wouldn't make sense to by new LCAs to hold me over till I get the other ones.
As far as the steering, you think it would be cheaper to by new drag link and tie rod than to get one from the JY and replace the ends?
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Year: 1999
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LOL!!! Well, you definitely don't need another beer
Okay the REAR ones... I knew there was something, somewhere about that. Makes more sense now. You're right though, it wouldn't make sense to by new LCAs to hold me over till I get the other ones.
As far as the steering, you think it would be cheaper to by new drag link and tie rod than to get one from the JY and replace the ends?
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I strongly recommend an adjustable trackbar, SYE and driveshaft along with the 3.5" kit.....and not just because I sell 'em.
I'm old, I know stuff.
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...n/Lift-Kits/XJ
I'm old, I know stuff.
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...n/Lift-Kits/XJ
I have a similar question:
have a 87 XJ that I've lifted 3.5 with new leafs, coils, etc. I did not do the SYE at this point, but have been tweaking down (1 3/8") a TC drop that has almost completely eliminated the u-joint harmonic vibration. Not doing any serious off-road, but some trail and running 31s.
What are my risks without the SYE?
Actually a 3" lift ....SKYJC315BKSH and a Rubicon Adj TB
Last edited by okee87; 01-29-2015 at 08:18 AM. Reason: additional info
Premature motor mount failure.
U-joint failure, and when that happens you'll drop the drive shaft as well. If the slip yoke gets pulled out of the t-case you'll loose your fluid as well.
U-joint failure, and when that happens you'll drop the drive shaft as well. If the slip yoke gets pulled out of the t-case you'll loose your fluid as well.