dirtdog

I am looking into putting a small lift on my 99 grand cherokee for clearance on trails and mild off roading. If I were to do this would I only need 2" spacers and larger aftermarket shocks ??
I read that you need adjustable track bar new coil springs and a couple others things for a 3-4" lift but 2 will be fine for me.
What parts will I need for a 2" lift ??

Charliechickie

I'm about to do the same thing to my 93 Grand Wagoneer. I got a kit for $110 from fat bob's and that includes bump stop extenders. It comes with instructions but I want to know some specifics about installing the spacers. Has anyone done this? Can you tell me if I can do the job without unhooking the tie-rods, control arms and sway bar by using spring compressors? Any help would be appreciated. Good luck dirt dog.

Black xj

For 2", spacers and shocks will do. Assuming your coils are still strong. All other mods are not necessary unless your shooting for the sky.

Charliechickie

Why new shocks? I got my spacers from fat bob's and they say it can be done with the oem shocks. I'm a newbie, so I'm just going by what it said on their website. Have you seen original shocks fail with a 2" lift Black xj?

Charliechickie

Hey guys,
I put the lift kit in my Grand Wagoneer this weekend. I just thought I'd let you know what to expect.
Mine was a Fat Bob's kit with bump stop extensions. It went in really slick with just normal shop tools and no surprises.
I started at 8:30 in the morning and was done by 3:30, and that includes taking an hour for lunch and dealing with rusty bolts up here in Canada where everything is seized from the salt on our roads in winter.
One thing you can do to save time on both ends of the rig is to leave your track bar attached, it still allows the axles to drop enough to remove and install your springs...just one step you don't have to do.
I made one large mistake, I took the factory insulators out from above the springs. Mine were toast and I didn't want to wait for new ones since I had it apart. I went without them...this isn't good. Now I get a lot more spring noise. I'll tear is apart in the near future and install some new ones. If yours look like they're done, order new ones before you start. Yours should be allright if you live down south...plus, my Jeep is a 93 so it's pretty old.

So anyway, just follow your instructions and you'll be fine. The only parts I have to replace are the rear sway bar links. One was busted and I broke the other trying to unhook it...love that Canadian climate.

Last thing...I'm running stock shocks and I'll let you know how that goes. My initial feeling is that I'll be fine. I only put a few miles on it since, but so far so good.

Charliechickie

Bikespot

Its only 2" so you should be fine , you might need new shocks.

Get a kit , thats the best way to go.

Did you ever get it done?

fraserbrown

OEM shocks will bottom out more without longer shocks and wear out pretty quick. Black diamonds are pretty good $150 for 4, or mine were $125 for 4 after a rebate.

ZJdougy

You don't need new shocks. The guy who replied is assuming yours may be shot. But yes, the OEM shocks will be just fine. Make sure you have a friend or two helping you do these, and remove the old coil spring rubbers before you slamt the spacers on there.