1998 jeep cherokee sport 3" lift
 

Hi there I am ready to lift my jeep. Im going to do 3 inches. And i was wondering what i would all need. I'm going to buy rear add a leafs and front lift coils. I was wondering if longer brake lines, drop pitman arm, adjustable control arm, longer shocks, and transfer case drop kit are all necessary. and how bout with my driveshaft is it long enough? was wondering if i could just get away with doing just the add a leafs and lift springs. If im missing anything please let me know.

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You wont need anything other than shocks and brake lines front and rear. I have a Home made 4 inch lift and I only did the shocks and brake line and I get full flex with no problems. If you go over 4.5 inches then install a SYE and don't bother with the T case drop you lose some ground clearance. If you want to do a buget lift get the Front coils out of a V8 ZJ that will give you about 3.5 to 4 inches after they settle. The rear leafs can be added to if you get some from the scrap yard and go for the longest ones and get them wrapped so they don't come apart. The only other thing you will need is a sway bar drop bracket, You can look it up on line and Fab one up yourself in about 1 hour and save cash.... Hope this helps

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Thanks. My leafs are shot and im getting brand new factory ones for 120 a piece. You think I'd be better with add a leafs or blocks. And I know that people say max 31" tires. But I was wondering if 32" or 33's would work

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stay away from the blocks AXLE WHIP and you wont want that on the trail.....120 for 2 sets yes but if you are paying 129 per side HOLY CRAP that`s expensive out here it's 165 for both packs. I run 31's so I can get as much flex and still hammer the inner fenders front and rear, If you go to a 32/33 tire you will be cutting your fenders. I personaly hate add a leaf I get mine arc'd and went long leafs to keep the rear end from sagging and have has no problems... Good luck and get that Heep out and Wheel it

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Where you from? 120 a pair is really cheap I thought. Oem leafs they were asking 400 each. I don't go riding. So don't care too much about flex. Just want some clearance for bigger wheels. And so I don't get hung up anymore as easily atleast lol

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From the Wet Coast BC :).... If your just going for the Mall Rated Jeep then you should be good for the 33's

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Alright. I'll be mudding and snow bogging mostly

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have u looked at Rough Country for the 3 inch kit they got
for $345.95 u can get http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3x.html
or for
$609.95 Kit with rear springs for the Dana 35 or C8.25
i got the 3" Suspension Kit Entry Level Suspension on order

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how do i know what rear axle i have. I have a 1998 jeep cherokee 4 door sport 4.0l 5spd.

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have a look at the pot and see what it looks like and have a look at these and see what looks the same http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...egory_Code=faq

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Alright thanks man. I hope everything works good.

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np man the most i could do for a fellow jeeper

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I decided to get that kit you showed me. Looks like a good deal

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u going to just add the leaf or go with the full leaf package

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I'm going with the leafs. My stock leafs are shot way beyond shot lol. It will be worth it paying the extra money

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oh forgot to post this but a lot say that if you are going with bigger tires to replace the stock steering stabilizer http://www.roughcountry.com/steering_stabilizers.html

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GooD stuff. Thanks

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Dana 35 Rear
Dana 30 Front

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he may have a C8.25 in the rear thats what is in mine and its a 1999

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Hey im having a real tough time deciding on what I want. I'm wondering how this kit is. If it is everything I need. http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4.html.

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if your leaf springs are as bad as u say they are u might want to spend the extra cash and get the kit with the new springs over just the add a leaf

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I am getting that kit in the link with the leafs. I'm just wondering if I buy that kit if I have to buy anything else with it. Or could u get away with just what the kit comes with

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you get
Front coil springs
front lower control arms
transfer case drop kit
swaybar links
brake line relocating brackets
(4) RC Hydro 8000 series shocks
and rear add-a-leafs and shackles or u can upgrade to a full leaf package

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I know what I get with the kit. Im new to lifting and
Im just wondering if I would need anything besides those
Parts that the kit comes with. Like would I need the drive shaft kit? Pitman arm?

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i would say u likely would need
Adj. Front Trac Bar
NP231 slip yoke eliminator kit.
and more then likely a longer pitman arm

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I ended up getting the rough country 3" kit with spring packs. I'm extremely happy with the kit. Installed the whole thing myself with no major problems other than rear shock bolts breaking( easy fix tho). Gonna order tires soon and a mechanical locker for the rear. Thanks for all the help guys

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np man thats what everyone is here for to help outer jeepers out

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I'll add pics as soon as I can.

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cool i got my lift in the other day and hoping to get it in a barn or a shop to put it on this week

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Sweet stuff. If you got any questions I
Might be able to help

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what one did you get Entry Level Suspension or the Series II Kit and did u need to do a transfercase drop or longer pitman arm

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The kit with the control arms and spring packs

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u got the Series II Kit

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Yes it is it's a very nice kit

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Hey again. I gotta question. Im ordering an Aussie locker today. I know I have the Chrysler 8.25 diff. I have a 1998 jeep xj sport. It should be 29 spline right? Please help me verify this so I can quickly order the locker.

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yes it is a 29

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Yupp figured it out already. Aussie locker is ordered. I'll let you guys know how it work.

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http://[IMG]http://i167.photobucket....6/26790ca0.jpg[/IMG] my jeep after 3 inch lift and 31x10.50 tires