Im ned a jeep newbie

I jus bought a 1999 jeep cherokee sport 4.0 4x4 and would like to know what is the best 4 inch lift kit and tires to match the lift. Also after a i pay this truck off (4-5 yrs), i want to go big (stroked and sprayed v8 with a built 4 speed) so Im wondering what kinda tranny, tcase and front and rear diffs would i need to take this kinda power? i will also bring it to the track mayb.

welcome ned. to better answer your questions we need to know what you want out of your jeep. how you intend to use it? how do you feel about a sawzall? how much money you want to spend and what is your end goals. oh and the search is your friend many questions can be answered there. as they say help us help you.

If you are gonna go BIG, in my opinion, find a donor vehicle, like a k5 blazer or another big truck with everything. That will take care of axles, tcase, and maybe engine and tranny. with a 4" lift, you can clear 33's with trimming. Alot of guys stroke there I6's or drop sb350's in there XJ's, and swap in d44's out of a wagoneer. That is what I see.
Scott

well for now my goal for the jeep is too make it a different cherokee from every other jeep i see so i figure a 4 inch lift with 32 or 33's would b nice. wat would i hav to trim?? also i jus want to hav a nice off road truck for now.

how does this kit look, http://store.summitracing.com/partd...4294925130+400619+4294843846+115&autoview=sku
and wat other mods will i need to do? Also these will clear 33's without trimming??

doesnt look bad. youll need new shocks, soft ones...

youll need longer brake lines, either from a wrangler, or just aftermarket cherokee ones.

im not sure, but it looks to me like you get rear coils... the way they describe it... i would call up and see because if thats the case. keep looking other wise youll be in wayyy to deep trying to fab bracketry.

call up first, get details, then report

how bout superlift's 4 inch kit? http://www.superlift.com/suspension/jeep/84-XJ.asp

id go with that one... youll still need all of the above, but its more descriptive. id trust that one. did you get a price?

If you get only a 4 in lift you will need to trim to fit 33's i would suggest buying some rusty cut out flares or bushwacker flares to make the cuts look cleaner. and the superlift isn't a bad lift jsut call them and figure out their packages you might get a deal.

Welcome, try www.TnTCustoms.com . Allot of the guys have this kit and swear by it. Good Luck. :read:

Here is there part list from the instruction manual for the 4 inch superlift kit,
PART NO DESCRIPTION ATTACHING HARDWARE
(Qty.- if more than one) (Qty.)
01-550.......................... (2) front coil spring
01-522.......................... (2) rear leaf spring
018............................... (2) 1.5” lift block
10184........................... (4) U-bolt...................................... (8) 1/2” extra thick flat washer
(8) 1/2” fine-thread nyloc nut
55-03-5073...................lower trailing link, front..................(2) bushing half
driver side (1) sleeve
(1) zerk fitting
55-04-5073...................lower trailing link, front..................(2) bushing half
passenger side (1) sleeve
(1) zerk fitting
55-12-5140...................(2) upper trailing link, front
55-02-5140................. (2) transfer case drop bracket,..... (4) 10mm x 60mm bolt
1994-2003 models (4) 10mm flat washer
(4) 10mm lock washer
OR
55-14-5140................. (2) transfer case drop bracket,..... (4) 10mm x 50mm bolt
1984-1993 models (4) 10mm flat washer
(4) 10mm lock washer
55-04-5140...................transfer case shifter plate............. (2) 5/16” x 1”
(2) 5/16” SAE washer
(2) 5/16” nyloc nut
(2)6mm x 20mm bolt
55-01-5067...................(2) anti-sway bar bracket, front.....(2) 3/8” x 1-1/2” bolt
(2) 3/8” nyloc nut
(2) 5/8” OD x 7/16” sleeve
55-09-5064...................(2) anti-sway bar link, front........... (2) 7/16” x 2-3/4” bolt
(2) 7/16” Nyloc nut
(4) poly bushing
(4) sleeve
66-20-5100.............(2) lower compression travel....... (2) 5/16” x 1-3/4” self-tapping bolt
stop spacer
1106.......................... pitman arm........................ cotter pin, 1/8" x 2"
55-08-5070 ..................adjustable track bar, front..........(2) bushing half
(1) sleeve
FORM #5140.01-102605 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PAGE 3 OF 12
(1) extra-thick washer
(1) 1/2” X 3-1/2” bolt
(1) nyloc nut
(1) spacer
(1) tapered spacer
(1) heim joint end
(1) 1/2” x 3-1/2” bolt w/ hole
(1) 1/2” castle nut
(1) 1/2” SAE washer
(1) cotter pin
(1) 3/4” jam nut
55-13-5140...........brake line bracket, rear.... (1) 1/4” x 3/4” bolt
(1) 1/4” nyloc nut
85121...................... (2) front shock absorber......... (2) shock hardware pack
85306........................... (2) rear shock absorber....... (2) shock hardware pack
86010................ (4) yellow shock absorber boot.... (4) shock boot cable tie
0034............................. Superlift badge......................... alcohol wipe pad

so from the looks of it, comes with everything i need (brake bracket, shocks, tcase drop bracket). Will i need longer brake lines with a 4 inch lift or will the drop bracket do fine? and also i can get this at a sum what discounted price since i can order it from my job, ill find out the price 2morrow.
Thanks alot for the info
Jhery.

for more flex get the brake lines. also, ditch the blocks, get shackles. seems like a fine kit

I agree if your goin heavy offroading get some steel braided brake lines. the kit should work fine.

coool thanks alot for the info

i found out the price and they are a little out of my price range (1400-1800), but at least i know what to look for in a good kit, thanks alot for the info guys.