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Okey i have been searching all over and cant really find anything. I need to go up 2-2.5inche on my cherokee. i have been thinking of useing a BB, as in shackel and spacer. I have been looking at FATbobs online for some of there bb kits, as well as rustys and teraflex. Now my cherokee has a up country package on it. so i figure if i go 2inches i will be going 3 on the stock springs if i did a shackle and spacer, when i only need to go 2-2.5 at most. Anyone have any recommendations on parts list for what i want.
i had a 3inch "rough" country aal, and damn thing rode rough, as well as after a little bit front and rear sagged to more like 2inches or less.... on 31s. Trying to avoid a aal...
i had a 3inch "rough" country aal, and damn thing rode rough, as well as after a little bit front and rear sagged to more like 2inches or less.... on 31s. Trying to avoid a aal...
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Okey i have been searching all over and cant really find anything. I need to go up 2-2.5inche on my cherokee. i have been thinking of useing a BB, as in shackel and spacer. I have been looking at FATbobs online for some of there bb kits, as well as rustys and teraflex. Now my cherokee has a up country package on it. so i figure if i go 2inches i will be going 3 on the stock springs if i did a shackle and spacer, when i only need to go 2-2.5 at most. Anyone have any recommendations on parts list for what i want.
i had a 3inch "rough" country aal, and damn thing rode rough, as well as after a little bit front and rear sagged to more like 2inches or less.... on 31s. Trying to avoid a aal...
i had a 3inch "rough" country aal, and damn thing rode rough, as well as after a little bit front and rear sagged to more like 2inches or less.... on 31s. Trying to avoid a aal...
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I didnt go the cheap rout on my last cherokee the previous owners did, and it was already on it. only reason why im not swinging for a properlift right now is because i dont currently have the funds at the moment, and cause im a cheap bastard. I was going to get a zone 3in lift, or the zone 2in lift, but after seeing how much some of the 2in lifts are, i have been looking at the shackles, and spacer to get the same desired amount i want.
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I didnt go the cheap rout on my last cherokee the previous owners did, and it was already on it. only reason why im not swinging for a properlift right now is because i dont currently have the funds at the moment, and cause im a cheap bastard. I was going to get a zone 3in lift, or the zone 2in lift, but after seeing how much some of the 2in lifts are, i have been looking at the shackles, and spacer to get the same desired amount i want.
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My springs are fine, all the way around, which is another reason why im not trying to get new leafs or coils. Besides i can reuse the shackles and spacers for later on it i need too, or i can re sell them to one of my other local cherokee buddies later on.
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im not so sure about the stock rim part. I think you will rub on the lower control arms. You could adjust your steering stops, but your turning radius will go down....again in not 100% on this but I'm leaning toward that they will rub.
I'm just planning on getting the bushwacker flat flares at a later point. So the fenders rubbing wont be too much of a worry. I'm just wondering if i can just run them on the road until I install the flat flares. If the tires will rub on the lower control arm then I guess I'll buy some spacers until I have the money for a set of rims. Thanks for the advice though. I have a 2000 2 door cherokee if that makes a difference.
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Originally Posted by Bigdp55
I just installed the rubicon exress 4.5 inch short arm kit. Can I fit 33x10.5 tires on stock rims without too much trimming?
Stock rims are probably a no go. Would definitely recommend new rims, might could use wheel spacers. I have 33x10.5 for sale, and ran them 4.5 € of lift with 4 € backspacing wheels and they did well. No rubbing at all in the back, just needed bumpstops in the front.
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I'm just planning on getting the bushwacker flat flares at a later point. So the fenders rubbing wont be too much of a worry. I'm just wondering if i can just run them on the road until I install the flat flares. If the tires will rub on the lower control arm then I guess I'll buy some spacers until I have the money for a set of rims. Thanks for the advice though. I have a 2000 2 door cherokee if that makes a difference.
Can you post a link? I'd be happy to see wheels at such a low price. I don't need beadlocks.
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Originally Posted by Bigdp55
Did you trim your fenders to make them fit?
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Think my messsage got lost. I have a 3” lift and I wanna go a little. Taller. Thinking of added those shackles and something for the front. I know there is a lot of threads. I’m new to all this and just been learning as I go. It’s super fun and hopefully my next XJ I’m looking at will be just as fun
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