stryker1228

X2

custom cherokee 2 be

Hey all, I just bought my brother's stock 87 Cherokee Pioneer and have a lot of ideas for it. I'm planning on putting a 4.5" lift on it but when I went to decide which kit to get I found there were A LOT of different kit possibilities. For example what is the difference/benifit of a "long arm suspension" lift kit or a "x-series" vs. "suspension" kit that I saw on Rough Country ( http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_...lift_kits.html )

Also when I do lift it 4.5" am I going to need a Slip Yoke Eliminator or extend the front or rear brake lines or anything else for that matter? I've read things about a Transfer case drop or something? What is this and do I need one? If so where do I get one? What size tires would be best for this size lift? Do I need to get new rims since I'm still rolling the stock jeep rims?

1plunk

Thanks man, I was just wondering I think I'll just rent it from auto zone or something

Skyline

The x-series is a full leaf packs. Do t go add a leaf. Long at extends the control arms, not exactly necessary at thy height. SYE may be necessary as well as an extended rear driveshaft. You may be able to get away with a T-case drop, which drops the t-case to create a better angle. 32 or 33 inch tires should work at that lift. And you can use the stock rims if you want. Though. If you plan on running anything wider than a 10.5 inch wide tire you may want to consider wider rims.

custom cherokee 2 be

Thanks for the reply. So am I going to need to do anything with the brake lines? Where do I get a TCD? Is there a good/bad one? And that is only for the front drive line correct?

Also, other than a cold air intake and something like a flowmaster exhaust, what can I do to the 4.0 straight-6 to get more HP out of the engine? It seems pretty weak on the bottom end. I'd really like to get more out this engine.

Jeepxj1234

Yes you will have to get longer brake lines (look up junk yard lift parts you can get them out of some wronglers), you can get a tcase drop from a lot of places (rustys prob rc or even here on the forum and theyr all about the same thing) and this will be effecting the rear drive line. For more hp look up bored throttle body here on cherokee forum. A bored tb costs very little and will give you way better throttle response and even help on gas. Cold air intake will help as well.

wacked

If I get the Old Man Emu 1.5" lift kit, can I just have it installed or do I have to adjust or change other things such as control arms, tie rods, etc...?
( I'm not looking for much lift, just a little extra to run up to 30" wheels)



Thanks guys!

cdawall

Get an alignment after but other than that no.

Ellefsonb

Question: I have front RE3.5" coils and 2" pucks but I want 1" maybe 2" more so would it be better to just get larger coils or just add more pucks?

wiggles

Don't stack pucks!! Just get bigger coils!

wacked

Thank you, Cdawll, appreciated!

Rockheadsson

Hey, all!
I have 33x12.5x15 BFG Mud Terrains, and am wondering how far I should air down for offroading. I have seen figures ranging from 2 psi - 20 psi, so if someone here could give their input that would be great!
Thanks!

lynskynbnd

I also run 33x1250x15
I don't have bead locks and in Rocky conditions I air down to 12 -14psi.
On the street I run 28psi.
With bead locks you can air down to single digits.

Rockheadsson

Thanks! I don't have bead locks either - will give your pressures a whirl.

Synyster

Hey all, I have some (newb) questions regarding two RC lift kits.

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html
This one appears to be more of a leveling kit? It says it will make the front level with the rear, does the rear get lifted as well with this kit 3"? My rear is a little lower than the front right now it would look goofy to have my front up 3" but my rear stay the same.

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3x.html
This one appears to be more of a traditional lift kit and it comes w/ the control arms? Do I really need this kit for the money? I won't be doing to much off roading, this is my every now and then drive/BOV.