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greyhair biker
Joined: 04 Oct 2005
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Location: GreenRiver, Wy
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| Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:52 pm Post subject: upgrading the 97 Jeep Cherokee Sport |
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| I have been looking at lift kits of various makes and am at a loss as to which one is best or reasonable$ I need articulation AND a fair road ride. I want to put BFG's 33's on it and some skid plates - rearlocker would do nicely too.Anyone have any suggestions? :ne_nau: |
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shlingdawg
Joined: 07 Jul 2005
Posts: 825
Location: Western Washington
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| Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:07 am Post subject: |
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| I put a Rusty's 6"er on a late model XJ a couple of years ago. Nice road ride and it had great axle articulation. 33's fit with minor fender trimming. |
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psl53
Joined: 01 Dec 2005
Posts: 78
Location: Carbondale, Colorado
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| Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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I'm happy with my 4.5 super-flex Rubicon Express on my TJ. Great on and off road.
Peter |
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JamisJockey
Joined: 16 May 2005
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Location: Woodbridge, VA
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| Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 7:45 am Post subject: |
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I had a Rusty's on my XJ. Don't cheap out on springs....I went with full springs and man was that a good choice. My flex and articulation kept my four wheels on the ground, negating a real need for a locker for me.
PS, I think the ideal tire size for an XJ is 31x10.5x15
A cheap way to add flex and lift is to replace your rear shackles with those from a mid ninties GMC or Chevy 1/2 ton truck. XJ shackles hang, while the Chebby ones go up. You get about 1/2", but you also add flex. Or, find some lowering shackles for the same truck for another inch or two. |
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