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Year: 1998
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2000 Cherokee, AW4, NP242, Dana 30, Chrysler 8.25 All Stock
Looking to do 4.5 inches of lift with the following:
4.5 Rough Country X-Series Lift...
Control Arm Drop Kit
Heavy Duty Tie Rod
Will i be fine with the just the 1 inch transfer case drop? Has anyone else done with lift with this year cherokee and transfer case? I have seen alot of people with the 231 and this lift but since a SYE is not readily available for the 242 i would like some advice.
Tires are going to be 32x11.5
thank you!
Looking to do 4.5 inches of lift with the following:
4.5 Rough Country X-Series Lift...
Control Arm Drop Kit
Heavy Duty Tie Rod
Will i be fine with the just the 1 inch transfer case drop? Has anyone else done with lift with this year cherokee and transfer case? I have seen alot of people with the 231 and this lift but since a SYE is not readily available for the 242 i would like some advice.
Tires are going to be 32x11.5
thank you!
Do a hack-n-tap, and install a CV driveshaft. Also please reconsider your lift choice the RC leafs are too short so the ride sucks ***. Have you looked into piecing together your own kit? That way you can get exactly what you want and nothing you don't, plus If you shop around you can save some coin
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Will i be fine with the just the 1 inch transfer case drop? Has anyone else done with lift with this year cherokee and transfer case? I have seen alot of people with the 231 and this lift but since a SYE is not readily available for the 242 i would like some advice.
If you insist on the RC kit go with long arm and not the CA drop kit but consider another brand for sure. Tom Woods has an SYE for that 242 but its costly so a Hack & Tap is needed for a more reasonable cost, no TC drop kit either.
A ZJ tie rod setup would be a good upgrade for you also.
If you piece together a kit you will get better quality equipment over "most" kits. For that tire size you will need new rims a 15x8" wheel with 3.75-4" of BS. for clearance.
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
Will i be fine with the just the 1 inch transfer case drop? Has anyone else done with lift with this year cherokee and transfer case? I have seen alot of people with the 231 and this lift but since a SYE is not readily available for the 242 i would like some advice.
If you insist on the RC kit go with long arm and not the CA drop kit but consider another brand for sure. Tom Woods has an SYE for that 242 but its costly so a Hack & Tap is needed for a more reasonable cost, no TC drop kit either.
A ZJ tie rod setup would be a good upgrade for you also.
If you piece together a kit you will get better quality equipment over "most" kits. For that tire size you will need new rims a 15x8" wheel with 3.75-4" of BS. for clearance.
If you insist on the RC kit go with long arm and not the CA drop kit but consider another brand for sure. Tom Woods has an SYE for that 242 but its costly so a Hack & Tap is needed for a more reasonable cost, no TC drop kit either.
A ZJ tie rod setup would be a good upgrade for you also.
If you piece together a kit you will get better quality equipment over "most" kits. For that tire size you will need new rims a 15x8" wheel with 3.75-4" of BS. for clearance.
As of right now my budget is roughly $2000 to $2500 for lift, wheels, tires, and anything i happen to break while installing the kit. Is there anything that doesnt come with that kit or that does and i dont actually need while i look at building my own?
How difficult is doing a hack and tap kit? and do i need custom drive shafts to do that?
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
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2000 Cherokee, AW4, NP242, Dana 30, Chrysler 8.25 All Stock Looking to do 4.5 inches of lift with the following: 4.5 Rough Country X-Series Lift... Control Arm Drop Kit Heavy Duty Tie Rod Will i be fine with the just the 1 inch transfer case drop? Has anyone else done with lift with this year cherokee and transfer case? I have seen alot of people with the 231 and this lift but since a SYE is not readily available for the 242 i would like some advice. Tires are going to be 32x11.5 thank you!
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
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As of right now my budget is roughly $2000 to $2500 for lift, wheels, tires, and anything i happen to break while installing the kit. Is there anything that doesnt come with that kit or that does and i dont actually need while i look at building my own? How difficult is doing a hack and tap kit? and do i need custom drive shafts to do that?
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What determines which drive shaft i need to get? Is it height of lift or something else?
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Can you put bump stomps on without taking off the Front coil springs.
I got the zone 3"kit w/ full leafs and instructions say you don't need bump stops. But I'd rather be safe than sorry.
I got the zone 3"kit w/ full leafs and instructions say you don't need bump stops. But I'd rather be safe than sorry.
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Do a hack-n-tap, and install a CV driveshaft. Also please reconsider your lift choice the RC leafs are too short so the ride sucks ***. Have you looked into piecing together your own kit? That way you can get exactly what you want and nothing you don't, plus If you shop around you can save some coin
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Yep, RC is garbage. Well I don't have the experience, I just took advice from the guys here. Piecing your kit together is the best way to go about it. Amazon usually has good deals, or find a local off-road shop.
Also, agree 100% with Hen. I just purchased my CavFab 3 link this morning. Check out the thread in the vendor section. Super beefy setup. Can't wait to get it under the Jeep.
Also, agree 100% with Hen. I just purchased my CavFab 3 link this morning. Check out the thread in the vendor section. Super beefy setup. Can't wait to get it under the Jeep.
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Pretty much crap. I took a chance on the RC long arms and love them. Worse case scenario I can replace the flex joints with Johnny joints and be good to go. I was going to go with RE long arms, but due to my stock suspension getting to the point of unsafe and bald tires I took a chance and spent that money on RC and tires. Shop around you can build a nice setup with your budget.
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Year: 1999
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Will i be fine with the just the 1 inch transfer case drop? Has anyone else done with lift with this year cherokee and transfer case? I have seen alot of people with the 231 and this lift but since a SYE is not readily available for the 242 i would like some advice.
If you insist on the RC kit go with long arm and not the CA drop kit but consider another brand for sure. Tom Woods has an SYE for that 242 but its costly so a Hack & Tap is needed for a more reasonable cost, no TC drop kit either.
A ZJ tie rod setup would be a good upgrade for you also.
If you piece together a kit you will get better quality equipment over "most" kits. For that tire size you will need new rims a 15x8" wheel with 3.75-4" of BS. for clearance.
If you insist on the RC kit go with long arm and not the CA drop kit but consider another brand for sure. Tom Woods has an SYE for that 242 but its costly so a Hack & Tap is needed for a more reasonable cost, no TC drop kit either.
A ZJ tie rod setup would be a good upgrade for you also.
If you piece together a kit you will get better quality equipment over "most" kits. For that tire size you will need new rims a 15x8" wheel with 3.75-4" of BS. for clearance.
I just priced the Tom Woods NP242 Kit and it is not that much more than a SYE kit for the 232. His kit includes a drive shaft and all the 232 kits I have seen don't. A 232 SYE plus driveshaft is around $430.00 plus tax, the Tom Woods kit is $470.00 if your output shaft from the 242 is good.