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HD Offroad Engineering has some very nice units. One adds lift, the other doesn't. Stronger than everything else on the Jeep, too!
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Awesome! Thanks! What kind of shackle relocation brackets do you suggest??
Yep HD Engineering makes some good ones. I chose to go with Liquid Iron Industries, because of their simplicity and short angled design. They work really well with the JKS boomerang shackles.
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I need some feed back guys I have a jeep cherokee 2000 and just installed a rough country 4.5 in lift and some 33 mt baja claws, I have not gotten a steering stabilizer yet do I really need it if yes what do u guys recommend the single or duo and whats the difference ? Thx
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I need some feed back guys I have a jeep cherokee 2000 and just installed a rough country 4.5 in lift and some 33 mt baja claws, I have not gotten a steering stabilizer yet do I really need it if yes what do u guys recommend the single or duo and whats the difference ? Thx
You can drive without one, they are used to masked any issues in the steering until it's severe. I would recommend upgrading your steering in the near future.
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Is this a 3.5" lift and 32 inch tires.

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Is this a 3.5" lift and 32 inch tires.

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Yes it is.
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But who gets 32 ammirite?
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Hi guys I am new to the forums. I am currently in the stages of planning my lift kit for my 98 cherokee. I want to go with the Rubicon Express 4.5 inch lift kit. I know I will need a SYE and drive shaft with this kit, is there anything else I need? like track bar drop brackets, brace, or the HD RE track bar upgrade? Like I said I am in the planning process so any input would be great. Also how much do you actually gain from the lift I've heard up to 5.5 or does it eventually settle to 4.5?
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An adjustable trackbar is included with some of the kits.
A double shear trackbar, bracket and a brace are a very smart upgrade.
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Hi guys I am new to the forums. I am currently in the stages of planning my lift kit for my 98 cherokee. I want to go with the Rubicon Express 4.5 inch lift kit. I know I will need a SYE and drive shaft with this kit, is there anything else I need? like track bar drop brackets, brace, or the HD RE track bar upgrade? Like I said I am in the planning process so any input would be great. Also how much do you actually gain from the lift I've heard up to 5.5 or does it eventually settle to 4.5?
Track bar for sure. If you're going to do it, do it right. I'd also go with a brace and knock out the steering too. Get it all now so you don't have to mess with it later. Check out Rock Solid Off-Road, Ebay or Amazon for a track bar.
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Track bar for sure. If you're going to do it, do it right. I'd also go with a brace and knock out the steering too. Get it all now so you don't have to mess with it later. Check out Rock Solid Off-Road, Ebay or Amazon for a track bar.
so should I go with a drop pitman arm too?
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No, save your money. You Do Not need a drop pitman arm.
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No, save your money. You Do Not need a drop pitman arm.
Ok thanks man!
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Hi guys I am new to the forums. I am currently in the stages of planning my lift kit for my 98 cherokee. I want to go with the Rubicon Express 4.5 inch lift kit. I know I will need a SYE and drive shaft with this kit, is there anything else I need? like track bar drop brackets, brace, or the HD RE track bar upgrade? Like I said I am in the planning process so any input would be great. Also how much do you actually gain from the lift I've heard up to 5.5 or does it eventually settle to 4.5?
Just finished installing RE 4.5" coils with 3.5" RE leafs and a 1" RE shackle. I ended up with a net increase of 6" in the front and 6.25" in the rear. I figure after settling I should end up in the 5" ish range.
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