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I'm definitely on a budget. I was going to go hnt route but for just a little more I can get a "real" sye. And then save the $$$ on the driveshaft. I can get one at junkyard for 15 put new u -joints and grease fittings on it.
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by DieselD
I'm definitely on a budget. I was going to go hnt route but for just a little more I can get a "real" sye. And then save the $$$ on the driveshaft. I can get one at junkyard for 15 put new u -joints and grease fittings on it.
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That's why I put in the air quotes. Lol.
I honestly am just more comfortable with swapping parts rather than sawing off an output shaft and drilling into it. Plus I feel like they are gouging people on the hnt tap kits. It seems like they should be around 70-80 bucks Max. Its just a yoke and some bolts.
I honestly am just more comfortable with swapping parts rather than sawing off an output shaft and drilling into it. Plus I feel like they are gouging people on the hnt tap kits. It seems like they should be around 70-80 bucks Max. Its just a yoke and some bolts.
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
im about to install a budget lift on my 99 sport, just untill i can get a 3" springs kit with leafs.. question ; the kit is only 3" spacers and 1.5-2.5" shackles. if i take the isolator off and make the front lift about 2" i shouldnt need a tc drop or anything right now should i? and after i add the springs kit, where is the best/chepest place to get a SYE
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Got a question. Got a 5.5 rubicon long arm kit. Can I put a 3" coil spacer and a longer pitman arm to level it out. Springs are sagging a bit
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Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by firewalker
Got a question. Got a 5.5 rubicon long arm kit. Can I put a 3" coil spacer and a longer pitman arm to level it out. Springs are sagging a bit
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Year: 1996
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No didn't sag 3" but it has sagged about an inch or so and the kit is set up to ride lower in the front than the rear. I would like it to sit level or even a inch higher in the front. Is this a good idea or bad. Should I just order 8" springs. Tryin to save some cash. Thanx for any info
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Year: 97
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Get 2" spacers from iron rock offroad. They are mad cheap. And at that height a drop pitman arm wouldn't hurt. 3" spacers are out there but that's a lot for a spacer imo. Rubicon makes 7.5" coils I believe. Check out serious offroad products website or hit him up in the vendor section
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Year: 1996
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Thanx. I'll look into them. I know I need a pitman arm with more drop. I am already having some bump steer issues. Thought I would go 3" because I didn't want to go 2 and wish I had went higher. I measured from the ground to the body line and it's 4" lower by the front turn signal than in the back. Assuming the body line is straight witch I think it is.
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Year: 97
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Originally Posted by firewalker
Thanx. I'll look into them. I know I need a pitman arm with more drop. I am already having some bump steer issues. Thought I would go 3" because I didn't want to go 2 and wish I had went higher. I measured from the ground to the body line and it's 4" lower by the front turn signal than in the back. Assuming the body line is straight witch I think it is.
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 6cyl
Anyone have any problems with 4WDs fixed lower control arms? Or comments about them? I really need some since I put the 5.5" lift on but I'm very broke right now. Any ideas? 4WDs are only 160 for apair.
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta
You could always go with the 7.5" coil and use spacers to dial it in
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Engine: I6 4.0L
Im planning on getting a 4.5 inch lift in the summer when im making more money, but i still dont wanna spend a lot. So im trying to decide what brand to get that is cheap. does anyone know how the zone lifts are? Im trying to decide on Rough Country or Zone.
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I'm going to be ordering a 4.5" long arm lift from Rough Country next week. I'd recommend them right now. Hope they do me well.
I looked at zone before and they're 4.5" kit only comes with an add a leaf. I would suggest getting new leaf springs.
I looked at zone before and they're 4.5" kit only comes with an add a leaf. I would suggest getting new leaf springs.