Old Man Emu Lift Kits
#271
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Nice setup and choice in parts man, cry once and buy once as it's said. I would highly suggest some shackle relocation brackets, I think you'd be impressed.
#272
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I have the 3.5" medium duty kit and I was wondering if anyone has any problems with driveline vibes at 4.5". I am doing 1" jks shackles in the rear and worried about the vibes. And also wondering if anyone else's drives awful on pebbly roads and washboard. Mine shakes and ratlles the whole jeep. Which I think it's the medium duty kit is why it rides so stiff. Thanks!
I am using JKS shackles and LII relocation brackets and sitting close to 4.5". It turned out about an inch higher than I had originally planned, but I plan on getting bumpers and skids in the future and I think it will sit around 4" and ride just fine after that.
#273
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From: Baltimore, MD
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
BUMP, so maybe I missed it but what was everyone running with the 3.5" (CS033RB) leaf pack? jeepinoutfitters pairs those leafs with the 2930 springs and a 1.75" RE coil spacer. im ok with alittle rake- but not a fully inch or more rake. would the 2934 coils work better with a 3/4" spacer on top?
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From: Baltimore, MD
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Any use the 2934 coils with the full CSO33RB leaf pack? Or is the concensus 2930 with the RE spacer? As for the coil bind comment- jeepinoutfitters sells the OME 3” with the RE spacer and 2930s for the front
#276
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From: South Georgia
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0l
I use the 2934's and it raised the front of my XJ with a stock bumper 3".
#277
I've read this entire thread and appreciate the responses given. I'm looking for feedback from someone who installed the 2.5" DPG kit (on a 97'+).
1. What are your impressions since install?
2. What are the road manners like? Vibrations? MPG?
3. Did it require the installation of a SYE?
Thanks,
Adam
1. What are your impressions since install?
2. What are the road manners like? Vibrations? MPG?
3. Did it require the installation of a SYE?
Thanks,
Adam
#278
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From: Detroit, MI
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
I've read this entire thread and appreciate the responses given. I'm looking for feedback from someone who installed the 2.5" DPG kit (on a 97'+).
1. What are your impressions since install?
2. What are the road manners like? Vibrations? MPG?
3. Did it require the installation of a SYE?
Thanks,
Adam
1. What are your impressions since install?
2. What are the road manners like? Vibrations? MPG?
3. Did it require the installation of a SYE?
Thanks,
Adam
To answer your questions...
1. Very similar ride to a stock XJ. Probably a little better with new components.
2. Refer to answer one, but to add, maybe a little body roll but nothing crazy. I experienced vibes at 3.5". You won't take much of a hit on MPG. As most will say, you don't by an XJ for gas mileage.
3. Always plan for a SYE. Even at 2.5". Best to have it in the plans and have that money ready when/if you need it. Tcase drops are band-aids.
#280
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From: Baltimore, MD
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
So as far as DPGs ultimate 2.5”- is that just 2930 coils and the CS033RB pack? How are they achieving 2.5” from the 2930? What would you have to remove from the CS033RB to achieve 2.5-2.75”?
OR would you pair the OME 2934s with the CS033RB with a leaf removed?
OR would you pair the OME 2934s with the CS033RB with a leaf removed?
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#281
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From: north carolina
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
rb leafs --remove one leaf nets you 2.5"--full pack is 3.5"
you can get the 2934's . I think they net between 2.5" and 3". ..and I think they are a higher spring rate, so maybe a little stiffer ride. I know somewhere in this thread someone paired them with the rb leafs and was happy.
#282
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From: Detroit, MI
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
I went with no lift SRB's because it was a little bit of an afterthought. If I was to do it again, I would have gone with shorter leaf packs and standard SRB's. Just my 2 cents. Still happy with my setup though.
#283
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From: north carolina
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
For me, shackle angle wasn't terrible, but if you're thinking about going with SRB's, just do it. Paired with longer shackles and set at a good angle, you'll have all sorts of flex out back and it'll ride better on road.
I went with no lift SRB's because it was a little bit of an afterthought. If I was to do it again, I would have gone with shorter leaf packs and standard SRB's. Just my 2 cents. Still happy with my setup though.
I went with no lift SRB's because it was a little bit of an afterthought. If I was to do it again, I would have gone with shorter leaf packs and standard SRB's. Just my 2 cents. Still happy with my setup though.
#284
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From: Detroit, MI
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
To give a little perspective, standard SRB's, 3.5" OME leafs with the middle removed for about 2.5", and JKS shackles will have you at about 4" to 4.25". You can expect about an inch of lift with standard SRB's, and you'll want longer shackles than stock otherwise you aren't gaining very much travel. Just some food for thought.
#285
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From: north carolina
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
To give a little perspective, standard SRB's, 3.5" OME leafs with the middle removed for about 2.5", and JKS shackles will have you at about 4" to 4.25". You can expect about an inch of lift with standard SRB's, and you'll want longer shackles than stock otherwise you aren't gaining very much travel. Just some food for thought.