Rear suspension options
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Rear suspension options
I just recently got a 97 Cherokee that i plan to build to do some trails here in Colorado. Im not looking for anything crazy just a decently capable trail rig. I was looking at the long arm front kits and i think that is the direction i want to go. My question is is there a down side to running a long arm front and leafs in the rear? Would it be better to go with a short arm front if i plan to keep leafs in the rear. I like the idea of a 4 link rear but if i do it, it would be down the road quite a bit as i can not afford a long arm front and 4 link rear for now.
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Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Golen 4.6l
A long arm kit in the front paired with good leafs in the rear will work perfectly fine. 4 link rear involves a bunch of fabrication work, shock mounts, etc.
I have been very happy with my Synergy long arm kit with RE front coils & rear leafs, Bilstein shocks; 6.25" total lift. On the plus plus side, I could do the install in my driveway.
It has been a durable & reliable setup that I taken all over UT, NM, CO; Moab, Mt Blanca, etc.
Besides the suspension parts, you'll find you need to budget for upgrades to steering, driveshafts, gears, etc, etc.
A moderately built up and capable suspension will be more enjoyable in the long run. You'll have more fun ON the trail instead of broken down OFF the trail.
I have been very happy with my Synergy long arm kit with RE front coils & rear leafs, Bilstein shocks; 6.25" total lift. On the plus plus side, I could do the install in my driveway.
It has been a durable & reliable setup that I taken all over UT, NM, CO; Moab, Mt Blanca, etc.
Besides the suspension parts, you'll find you need to budget for upgrades to steering, driveshafts, gears, etc, etc.
A moderately built up and capable suspension will be more enjoyable in the long run. You'll have more fun ON the trail instead of broken down OFF the trail.
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A long arm kit in the front paired with good leafs in the rear will work perfectly fine. 4 link rear involves a bunch of fabrication work, shock mounts, etc.
I have been very happy with my Synergy long arm kit with RE front coils & rear leafs, Bilstein shocks; 6.25" total lift. On the plus plus side, I could do the install in my driveway.
It has been a durable & reliable setup that I taken all over UT, NM, CO; Moab, Mt Blanca, etc.
Besides the suspension parts, you'll find you need to budget for upgrades to steering, driveshafts, gears, etc, etc.
A moderately built up and capable suspension will be more enjoyable in the long run. You'll have more fun ON the trail instead of broken down OFF the trail.
I have been very happy with my Synergy long arm kit with RE front coils & rear leafs, Bilstein shocks; 6.25" total lift. On the plus plus side, I could do the install in my driveway.
It has been a durable & reliable setup that I taken all over UT, NM, CO; Moab, Mt Blanca, etc.
Besides the suspension parts, you'll find you need to budget for upgrades to steering, driveshafts, gears, etc, etc.
A moderately built up and capable suspension will be more enjoyable in the long run. You'll have more fun ON the trail instead of broken down OFF the trail.
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Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
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With my long arm front & leaf rear my Jeep still has good road manners and cruises steadily at 65 - 75.
I wanted to be able throw in the dog & camping gear and drive 300- 400 miles without any highway drama.
I wanted to be able throw in the dog & camping gear and drive 300- 400 miles without any highway drama.
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A good shackle angle goes a long way. Leaf springs can flex great and offer great stability. Look at the binding issues like shock mounts and shackle angles.
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