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12-19-2012, 12:05 PM
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Hi all,
Just bought a 96 Cherokee Country.
The seller had 31" Bf all terrains on it with no lift. Needless to say offroading is not an option because of clearance between tires and fender wells. I also get some grinding on fender flares when going over big bumps and stopping short. pretty silly.
So what can i do?
do i need a lift? and if so i want as little modification as possible, as far as drive shaft, t-case and other mechanical changes.
Just looking for the most basic lift that would get me the clearance i need
Will removing fender flares give me a temp fix? or maybe trimming them?
i like the look of them but obviously function is priority.
thanks for the help in advance
Just bought a 96 Cherokee Country.
The seller had 31" Bf all terrains on it with no lift. Needless to say offroading is not an option because of clearance between tires and fender wells. I also get some grinding on fender flares when going over big bumps and stopping short. pretty silly.
So what can i do?
do i need a lift? and if so i want as little modification as possible, as far as drive shaft, t-case and other mechanical changes.
Just looking for the most basic lift that would get me the clearance i need
Will removing fender flares give me a temp fix? or maybe trimming them?
i like the look of them but obviously function is priority.
thanks for the help in advance
But a 2" inch will run about $100 and you will be all set no other modification will be necessary
12-19-2012, 12:32 PM
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2 inch suspension lift?
was looking at rough country? any recommendations?
after looking at some other threads im thinking 3".
Never did a lift before. Beside installing the kit, will any other mods need tobe done?
was looking at rough country? any recommendations?
after looking at some other threads im thinking 3".
Never did a lift before. Beside installing the kit, will any other mods need tobe done?
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12-19-2012, 12:46 PM
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Go 3 inch and be happy with it. What's your budget?
12-19-2012, 01:01 PM
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budget-----LOW.
lol
not going to be doing any serious off roading or trail running. need for
occasional hunting trips and snow.
so with that said, i need something affordable
lol
not going to be doing any serious off roading or trail running. need for
occasional hunting trips and snow.
so with that said, i need something affordable
12-19-2012, 01:05 PM
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EBay 2inch spacer front 2inch shackles rear, you can keep your stock shocks and then you"ll have a ton of room
12-19-2012, 02:38 PM
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Hi all,
Just bought a 96 Cherokee Country.
The seller had 31" Bf all terrains on it with no lift. Needless to say offroading is not an option because of clearance between tires and fender wells. I also get some grinding on fender flares when going over big bumps and stopping short. pretty silly.
So what can i do?
do i need a lift? and if so i want as little modification as possible, as far as drive shaft, t-case and other mechanical changes.
Just looking for the most basic lift that would get me the clearance i need
Will removing fender flares give me a temp fix? or maybe trimming them?
i like the look of them but obviously function is priority.
thanks for the help in advance
Just bought a 96 Cherokee Country.
The seller had 31" Bf all terrains on it with no lift. Needless to say offroading is not an option because of clearance between tires and fender wells. I also get some grinding on fender flares when going over big bumps and stopping short. pretty silly.
So what can i do?
do i need a lift? and if so i want as little modification as possible, as far as drive shaft, t-case and other mechanical changes.
Just looking for the most basic lift that would get me the clearance i need
Will removing fender flares give me a temp fix? or maybe trimming them?
i like the look of them but obviously function is priority.
thanks for the help in advance
12-19-2012, 04:22 PM
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Year: 99
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Engine: 4.0 I6, K&N drop in filter, Poweraid throttle body spacer, mud, mud, and more mud
Get a 2" budget boost and you'll be Fine. That's what I'm running with 31s and all I do is rub at full lock But if you're on different rims with some backspacing You won't even do that. The budget boost is easy as hell to put on too
12-19-2012, 05:03 PM
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That's my 99 cherokee on 31s with stock jeep wheels with a rustys budget boost and rustys shocks and jks quick disconnects more then enough flex and handled nice
12-19-2012, 05:30 PM
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I have a 2'' bb I still need to install. I was lucky enough to pick up a brand spanking new set of old style 33 10.5 bfg mts on d-windows for 500$
I guess my question is will they clear with the 2'' bb? I do already have my bumper plastic and fender flares removed. Oh yeah its a 99 4d
I guess my question is will they clear with the 2'' bb? I do already have my bumper plastic and fender flares removed. Oh yeah its a 99 4d
12-19-2012, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by hickatron
I have a 2'' bb I still need to install. I was lucky enough to pick up a brand spanking new set of old style 33 10.5 bfg mts on d-windows for 500$
I guess my question is will they clear with the 2'' bb? I do already have my bumper plastic and fender flares removed. Oh yeah its a 99 4d
I guess my question is will they clear with the 2'' bb? I do already have my bumper plastic and fender flares removed. Oh yeah its a 99 4d
12-19-2012, 05:40 PM
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12-19-2012, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by hickatron
could a run a zj or wj coil upfront to help, this is also going to be a temp setup till i get my taxes back or i decide to sell my cj7
12-19-2012, 06:16 PM
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I have 3" coils for 50 in GA lol if newb doesn't want them lol
12-19-2012, 07:43 PM
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Year: 1996
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Was wondering if any of you guys could give me some imput on a 6.5 with 33's I am new to the hole jeep thing I have been in to old cars my hole life and this is all new can you also post some photos of ur rigs so I can see how everything looks