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3:32 pm
April 29, 2011


xjcrawler24

Lake Zurich

Grocery Getter

posts 7

I got a 91 cherokee, right now has a 2" puck and shackle lift and want to go bigger. Should i do

4.5" lift with springs

or

6.5" lift with springs

???

My other this is if i got either or can i use my prior 2" and give me a 6.5" or a 8.5"? or how does that work

Thanks

ChrisCool

6:14 pm
April 29, 2011


Tony M

Grand Rapids, MI

Mud Slinger

posts 546

Couple of guys here have the 4.5" lift and from what I see work pretty well.  If you go bigger, 6.5 or 8.5, I would start thinking about a SYE with a driveshaft.

I'm sure some XJ guys will chime in pretty soon.

79 CJ 7 – Stock

9:44 am
April 30, 2011


Ozric762

Mall Crawler

posts 217

Post edited 9:48 am – April 30, 2011 by Ozric762


With XJ's, it seems that anything over 3" or so may need SYE. I have 3" on mine and needed to do at least a transfer case drop for sure. I also hear alot that over 4.5" or 5" is really not needed, but what size tires are you ultimatly planning on running?

'99 XJ  3" spring pack, GY Duratrac 31x10.5, Ares Fabrication front and rear bumpers.

12:02 pm
April 30, 2011


xjcrawler24

Lake Zurich

Grocery Getter

posts 7

I want to run 32's or 33's if possible i know ill have to trim. I was thinking of doing a 4.5" for now until i save some more money for a sye. and then i can add my 2" puck and shackles.

3:11 pm
November 15, 2011


BigTex91XJ

Round Lake, IL

Grocery Getter

posts 8

I am running 33s on my 91 xj and i have a 4" lift….if you do serious off roading the fenders would have to be cut…..I didnt cut mine and well, my tires made their own room….

8:32 pm
November 16, 2011


FG Jeep

Elk Grove Village

Grocery Getter

posts 36

I did a 4.5 iro on mine.  I love it.  It is the perfect height.  I purposefully went with 4.5" so when i upgrade to long arms in the future all i can the rest of my lift where it is.  I was going for a low center of gravity build.  Mine probably sits closer to 5.5 inches.  But 31' did not rub at all on it.  I now have 32's and i'm looking to try them out at the cliffs this weekend and see how they work.  But by looking at where it sits now i don't for see many if any at all rubbing issues. But i won't know for sure until i give them a good stuff or two.  I have not trimmed at all at this point. 

 

When i put this combo together my plan was to run 33's with some light trimming and 35's with some more trimming.  If you go onto IRO's website you will find they don't have a 4.5 inch lift.  Well you need to call them and they can put it together special for you.  I paired that off with bilstein 5150 shocks an IRO double sheer adjustable track bar. 

 

My vote is for 4.5" and trim to fit the tire you want.  Having the low COG is unbeatable.  My cherokee is super stable this way and it really makes off camber situations feel a little bit less hairy.

1998 XJ Sport

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