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03-19-2012, 09:57 PM
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Year: 1997
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Are you going any taller? And did you have any vibes before you put the drop in or was it done the same time as the lift? Shims help the angle of the driveshaft going into the axle but don't help the angle of the t case u joint. And welding in the cross member? How would you pull out the t case if work needed to be done to it short of cutting things apart?
And heres the x member. The center is removable. Pretty clever really.
03-19-2012, 10:02 PM
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Year: 2001
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Ok the cross member makes sense now lol. And the slip yoke is there to allow travel. Think of the u joint like the ones on your front axle. In 4wd when you turn too sharp it'll turn your wheel on you. Same thing for your driveshaft, just less of an angle and more speed. You may need an SYE and cv shaft to fix that. What t case do you have?
03-19-2012, 10:16 PM
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Year: 2001
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Originally Posted by Drewjharper1900
Makes sense. And i have the 231.
03-19-2012, 10:25 PM
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Yeah. Basically i need to push my axle foreward about 1", so instead of spending $500 in a set of good adj control arms, Im just gona go ahead and get long arms. Im running 33's so im already bump stopped enough that it will stop the axle before the long arms hit the frame rail. Ive done alot of research to make sure this kit will work and even talked to a guy at clayton that said he has run there LA's on a 3" lift.
03-20-2012, 01:03 PM
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by backlash278
Hey guys I just picked up a 99' cherokee and have a question. I want to keep the actual body of my jeep stock so I really don't want to do any trimming of the fenders. I was wondering what size lift and tires I would be able to run effectively without having to worry about rubbing while maintaining the stock body. I was thinking about doing a 3" lift with 31" tires and wondering if the tire size would be too big. Other lift heights and tire sizes are more than welcome as I am completely unfamiliar to lifts and whatnot.
03-20-2012, 01:10 PM
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Lift for 2000 XJ
I'm rather new to the jeep scene, but I am loving every moment. My 2000 is stock and I'd like to lift maybe 2 -2.5. I want the lift strictly for looks. If I do a 2 lift do I need to change tires or can I keep stock tires? what is a reasonably priced lift kit as my income is very limited? This is my DD and because of a medical condition I may have to install foot rails to help me get in and out of my XJ.......LOL
03-20-2012, 01:15 PM
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by MASCOTT
I'm rather new to the jeep scene, but I am loving every moment. My 2000 is stock and I'd like to lift maybe 2 -2.5. I want the lift strictly for looks. If I do a 2 lift do I need to change tires or can I keep stock tires? what is a reasonably priced lift kit as my income is very limited? This is my DD and because of a medical condition I may have to install foot rails to help me get in and out of my XJ.......LOL
03-20-2012, 04:24 PM
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would you suggest 31's or 33's?
03-20-2012, 04:38 PM
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Year: 97
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Originally Posted by MASCOTT
would you suggest 31's or 33's?
03-20-2012, 05:38 PM
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Year: 2000
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta
31's. You can fit 33's but you will have to trim a lot and bumpstop accordingly.
