srt44116

Hey guys, Im new to the site and Just got a 1996 Cherokee 4.0 5 speed with 211K. Picked it up Real cheap and runs like a top. Has some rot on floors and rockers, And MAJOR shock problems. It sags Really bad in rear ( bottoms out alot) and wobble in front. Looks like everything is OEM an never been changed. I want to lift it, but unsure of what else will need to be done if i do so. I was thinking a 3'' or 4.5'' I like the Rough Country products and will most likey go through them.

The rear leafs are shot, so if i buy a lift with a spring pack kit, thats new leafs right?
Also i will have to relocate my track bar in front ( re drill it?)

If i got with the RC 4.5 kit will i need a SYE ( slip yoke elimatior) Or can i get away with out it?

The price diffrence is only 79 buck from the 3inch to 4.5 kit. THATS a no brainer get the 4.5 but will it make alot more work?

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4.html

onlyinajeep726

As far as I know, you'll be better off getting a SYE. If not , you could possibly get by with lowering the T-case crossmember, but that'll cause issues a lot of times, like the engine will be slanted down by the firewall and the engine mounts take more stress. I'd recommend getting a SYE and some 6 degree shims. You'll need extended front brake lines. I wouldn't recommend re-drilling for the trac-bar since there's not a lot of metal there to move over. I also wouldn't recommend getting a relocation bracket either... Best bet is to get an adjustable trac-bar... As far as steering goes, may have to get a lower pitman arm but that may be marginal. Not sure if the RC kit comes with lower and upper control arms, but if not, get them for sure. While you're messing with the driveline, go to you local junkyard and get a V8 ZJ tierod... those are beefier and solid bars... I can't think of anything else....

Gatchmo5710

yes a the full spring pack will replace the entire rear leaf springs. i would recommend getting an adjustable trac bar instead of re-drilling yours. you might be ok without sye but if you got the money just do it and be done with it. yes go with the 4.5.
btw i am very please with rough country and their customer service

MPdaddy

Hey everyone, got a problem with my xj and need some advice.

srt44116

Thanks! I dont have the funds right now for the SYE, on a VERY big Budget, Dont even have good ruber, ( will be sporting stock tires untill i get the funds) I just wanted to make sure that nothing Major will go wrong if i dont get one right away, Wont be flexxing and wheeling to much on stock rubber lol

MPdaddy

i have a 95 xj with 8" of RC lift. I have adjustable control arms, control arm dropkit, adjustable trac bar, sway bar quick disconnects, and stem to eye adapter kit for front shocks in front and 4.5" leaf pack with drop shackles in rear. While installing the extended brakes lines (front and rear) I noticed that the drag link joint to tie rod was rubbing on bottom of the passenger side sway bar bracket on the axle.

olllllllo

what size coil spring do i need for a 3 inch lift??

cdawall

personally I recommend a 3" lift spring

olllllllo

is there a any other vehicles i can take some from im on a super tight budget

brett12018

i have a 97 cherokee sport and i have been saving up and was looking into getting a lift and tires, i have narrowed it down to eather 3in BDS http://bds-suspension.com/kit-customizer?kid=430H, 3in Rough countryhttp://roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3x.html, or 3.5in rubicon express http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=86099. and for tires i was looking at 31in(if i can fit 32 i will) i have been looking at the cooper discover stt's.

any imput would be a great help,(likes/dislikes)

Kyle 4x4 4life

With 3.5"s of lift you can fit 32's...just have to trim your fenders...im at 3.5"s with trimmed fenders and im almost positive i could fit 33's, but i like my flex room...and im running the 32" maxxis bighorns and they're awesome off road and great on road.

cdawall

at 3" you can fit 35s just need a bigger saw.

brett12018

^^^ lol

Kyle 4x4 4life

35's on 3"s...just as well pull the fenders off...wont be much left.
Not to mention..NO flex room
I wanna see a pic of that setup

odgreen

3 for 35s lol