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Need advice on what lift kit to get

workman13

NAXJA Forum User
Location
Kansas
I have a 97 Cherokee 4.0
I plan on getting a 3" lift with full leafs. I have some 31's BFG KM2'S on Cragar wheels i plan on putting on it. It will be my daily drive/weekend warrior. I will at most wheel it a couple times a month (not enough time to do more) I have narrowed it down to a few but if anyone has other advice i am all ears. I am wanting to stay around the $500 price range because i plan on just using this lift for a few years and will eventually go bigger (i hope).

Here are the ones i have narrowed it down too.

This one is my top choice as of now.
http://zoneoffroad.com/zone-offroad-products-3in-suspension-lift-kit-jeep-cherokee/j21-j22

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-suspension-lift-kit-630.html

http://www.jegs.com/i/Skyjacker/825...0&cadevice=c&gclid=CLmM5sXYocMCFQeMaQodppsAFg
 
Out of those three I'd say Zone, but honestly those are the three cheapest, low quality "gimmick" kits that you would get sick of quick. You will need to address your track bar, which you could redrill the mount, but I would absolutely recommend an adjustable bar. Also, your castor will be out of alignment due to the lack of adjustability in your control arms and your sway bar links will be too short.

My advice: save your money until you can do it right the first time.
 
Check your local classified (here, CL, etc) for decent quality parts. Even if you buy new parts sometimes you can get a better deal piecing a kit together.
But, I do agree with what is said above. If necessary save more and do it right.
 
I have checked CL for the last several months in basically the state i live and surrounding ones, I have not found any lifts or even pieces for Cherokee's.
 
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