body lift for cherokee?
06-07-2004, 09:28 AM
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Re: body lift for cherokee?
It will be a real bitch of a job. First you have to cut the body loose
from the frame.... ;-)
It is a uniframe design with the body welded right on it.
You can get 1.5 or 2" spacer lifts cheap.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get a
> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
>
> --
> HomeBrewer
>
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from the frame.... ;-)
It is a uniframe design with the body welded right on it.
You can get 1.5 or 2" spacer lifts cheap.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get a
> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
>
> --
> HomeBrewer
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~t3e871/index.html
> www.rcparkflyers.com
> Remove the xxx to reply!
06-07-2004, 09:28 AM
#12
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Re: body lift for cherokee?
It will be a real bitch of a job. First you have to cut the body loose
from the frame.... ;-)
It is a uniframe design with the body welded right on it.
You can get 1.5 or 2" spacer lifts cheap.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get a
> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
>
> --
> HomeBrewer
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~t3e871/index.html
> www.rcparkflyers.com
> Remove the xxx to reply!
from the frame.... ;-)
It is a uniframe design with the body welded right on it.
You can get 1.5 or 2" spacer lifts cheap.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get a
> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
>
> --
> HomeBrewer
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~t3e871/index.html
> www.rcparkflyers.com
> Remove the xxx to reply!
06-07-2004, 09:28 AM
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Re: body lift for cherokee?
It will be a real bitch of a job. First you have to cut the body loose
from the frame.... ;-)
It is a uniframe design with the body welded right on it.
You can get 1.5 or 2" spacer lifts cheap.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get a
> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
>
> --
> HomeBrewer
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~t3e871/index.html
> www.rcparkflyers.com
> Remove the xxx to reply!
from the frame.... ;-)
It is a uniframe design with the body welded right on it.
You can get 1.5 or 2" spacer lifts cheap.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get a
> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
>
> --
> HomeBrewer
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~t3e871/index.html
> www.rcparkflyers.com
> Remove the xxx to reply!
06-07-2004, 11:06 AM
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Re: body lift for cherokee?
Like everyone said, a body lift can't be done. If you do a spacer lift do
NOT do a shackle lift. I repeat -- DO NOT do a shackle lift. I did this on
my 2000 Cherokee and have regretted it ever since.
Also, the XJs have a tendency to have more problems than the TJs when
lifted. Just be ready for all the little money. With 2" I needed to get a
new track bar to get rid of the death wobble (even after upgrading to an OME
steering stabilizer) and I still have driveline vibes. I've spent almost
$1000 on having different shops try to fix the problem. Should have just
bought smaller tires and gotten rid of the lift. However, when installing
the shackles, I had to drill out the old bushings and sleeves in the stock
leafs, so going stock would required a new set of leafs.
Just keep that in mind. If I had it to do over again, no way would I do a
1 - 2" lift. If you're going to do it, go all the way. 3"+ with SYE, new
trackbars, and definitely new LCAs.
Eric
99 TJ SE
00 XJ LTD
"HomeBrewer" <t3e871XXX@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get
a
> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
>
> --
> HomeBrewer
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~t3e871/index.html
> www.rcparkflyers.com
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
>
>
>
NOT do a shackle lift. I repeat -- DO NOT do a shackle lift. I did this on
my 2000 Cherokee and have regretted it ever since.
Also, the XJs have a tendency to have more problems than the TJs when
lifted. Just be ready for all the little money. With 2" I needed to get a
new track bar to get rid of the death wobble (even after upgrading to an OME
steering stabilizer) and I still have driveline vibes. I've spent almost
$1000 on having different shops try to fix the problem. Should have just
bought smaller tires and gotten rid of the lift. However, when installing
the shackles, I had to drill out the old bushings and sleeves in the stock
leafs, so going stock would required a new set of leafs.
Just keep that in mind. If I had it to do over again, no way would I do a
1 - 2" lift. If you're going to do it, go all the way. 3"+ with SYE, new
trackbars, and definitely new LCAs.
Eric
99 TJ SE
00 XJ LTD
"HomeBrewer" <t3e871XXX@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:2ihv1hFn99maU1@uni-berlin.de...
> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get
a
> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
>
> --
> HomeBrewer
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~t3e871/index.html
> www.rcparkflyers.com
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
>
>
>
06-07-2004, 11:06 AM
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Re: body lift for cherokee?
Like everyone said, a body lift can't be done. If you do a spacer lift do
NOT do a shackle lift. I repeat -- DO NOT do a shackle lift. I did this on
my 2000 Cherokee and have regretted it ever since.
Also, the XJs have a tendency to have more problems than the TJs when
lifted. Just be ready for all the little money. With 2" I needed to get a
new track bar to get rid of the death wobble (even after upgrading to an OME
steering stabilizer) and I still have driveline vibes. I've spent almost
$1000 on having different shops try to fix the problem. Should have just
bought smaller tires and gotten rid of the lift. However, when installing
the shackles, I had to drill out the old bushings and sleeves in the stock
leafs, so going stock would required a new set of leafs.
Just keep that in mind. If I had it to do over again, no way would I do a
1 - 2" lift. If you're going to do it, go all the way. 3"+ with SYE, new
trackbars, and definitely new LCAs.
Eric
99 TJ SE
00 XJ LTD
"HomeBrewer" <t3e871XXX@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:2ihv1hFn99maU1@uni-berlin.de...
> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get
a
> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
>
> --
> HomeBrewer
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~t3e871/index.html
> www.rcparkflyers.com
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
>
>
>
NOT do a shackle lift. I repeat -- DO NOT do a shackle lift. I did this on
my 2000 Cherokee and have regretted it ever since.
Also, the XJs have a tendency to have more problems than the TJs when
lifted. Just be ready for all the little money. With 2" I needed to get a
new track bar to get rid of the death wobble (even after upgrading to an OME
steering stabilizer) and I still have driveline vibes. I've spent almost
$1000 on having different shops try to fix the problem. Should have just
bought smaller tires and gotten rid of the lift. However, when installing
the shackles, I had to drill out the old bushings and sleeves in the stock
leafs, so going stock would required a new set of leafs.
Just keep that in mind. If I had it to do over again, no way would I do a
1 - 2" lift. If you're going to do it, go all the way. 3"+ with SYE, new
trackbars, and definitely new LCAs.
Eric
99 TJ SE
00 XJ LTD
"HomeBrewer" <t3e871XXX@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:2ihv1hFn99maU1@uni-berlin.de...
> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get
a
> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
>
> --
> HomeBrewer
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~t3e871/index.html
> www.rcparkflyers.com
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
>
>
>
06-07-2004, 11:06 AM
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Re: body lift for cherokee?
Like everyone said, a body lift can't be done. If you do a spacer lift do
NOT do a shackle lift. I repeat -- DO NOT do a shackle lift. I did this on
my 2000 Cherokee and have regretted it ever since.
Also, the XJs have a tendency to have more problems than the TJs when
lifted. Just be ready for all the little money. With 2" I needed to get a
new track bar to get rid of the death wobble (even after upgrading to an OME
steering stabilizer) and I still have driveline vibes. I've spent almost
$1000 on having different shops try to fix the problem. Should have just
bought smaller tires and gotten rid of the lift. However, when installing
the shackles, I had to drill out the old bushings and sleeves in the stock
leafs, so going stock would required a new set of leafs.
Just keep that in mind. If I had it to do over again, no way would I do a
1 - 2" lift. If you're going to do it, go all the way. 3"+ with SYE, new
trackbars, and definitely new LCAs.
Eric
99 TJ SE
00 XJ LTD
"HomeBrewer" <t3e871XXX@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:2ihv1hFn99maU1@uni-berlin.de...
> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get
a
> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
>
> --
> HomeBrewer
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~t3e871/index.html
> www.rcparkflyers.com
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
>
>
>
NOT do a shackle lift. I repeat -- DO NOT do a shackle lift. I did this on
my 2000 Cherokee and have regretted it ever since.
Also, the XJs have a tendency to have more problems than the TJs when
lifted. Just be ready for all the little money. With 2" I needed to get a
new track bar to get rid of the death wobble (even after upgrading to an OME
steering stabilizer) and I still have driveline vibes. I've spent almost
$1000 on having different shops try to fix the problem. Should have just
bought smaller tires and gotten rid of the lift. However, when installing
the shackles, I had to drill out the old bushings and sleeves in the stock
leafs, so going stock would required a new set of leafs.
Just keep that in mind. If I had it to do over again, no way would I do a
1 - 2" lift. If you're going to do it, go all the way. 3"+ with SYE, new
trackbars, and definitely new LCAs.
Eric
99 TJ SE
00 XJ LTD
"HomeBrewer" <t3e871XXX@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:2ihv1hFn99maU1@uni-berlin.de...
> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get
a
> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
>
> --
> HomeBrewer
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~t3e871/index.html
> www.rcparkflyers.com
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
>
>
>
06-07-2004, 11:06 AM
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Re: body lift for cherokee?
Like everyone said, a body lift can't be done. If you do a spacer lift do
NOT do a shackle lift. I repeat -- DO NOT do a shackle lift. I did this on
my 2000 Cherokee and have regretted it ever since.
Also, the XJs have a tendency to have more problems than the TJs when
lifted. Just be ready for all the little money. With 2" I needed to get a
new track bar to get rid of the death wobble (even after upgrading to an OME
steering stabilizer) and I still have driveline vibes. I've spent almost
$1000 on having different shops try to fix the problem. Should have just
bought smaller tires and gotten rid of the lift. However, when installing
the shackles, I had to drill out the old bushings and sleeves in the stock
leafs, so going stock would required a new set of leafs.
Just keep that in mind. If I had it to do over again, no way would I do a
1 - 2" lift. If you're going to do it, go all the way. 3"+ with SYE, new
trackbars, and definitely new LCAs.
Eric
99 TJ SE
00 XJ LTD
"HomeBrewer" <t3e871XXX@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:2ihv1hFn99maU1@uni-berlin.de...
> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get
a
> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
>
> --
> HomeBrewer
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~t3e871/index.html
> www.rcparkflyers.com
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
>
>
>
NOT do a shackle lift. I repeat -- DO NOT do a shackle lift. I did this on
my 2000 Cherokee and have regretted it ever since.
Also, the XJs have a tendency to have more problems than the TJs when
lifted. Just be ready for all the little money. With 2" I needed to get a
new track bar to get rid of the death wobble (even after upgrading to an OME
steering stabilizer) and I still have driveline vibes. I've spent almost
$1000 on having different shops try to fix the problem. Should have just
bought smaller tires and gotten rid of the lift. However, when installing
the shackles, I had to drill out the old bushings and sleeves in the stock
leafs, so going stock would required a new set of leafs.
Just keep that in mind. If I had it to do over again, no way would I do a
1 - 2" lift. If you're going to do it, go all the way. 3"+ with SYE, new
trackbars, and definitely new LCAs.
Eric
99 TJ SE
00 XJ LTD
"HomeBrewer" <t3e871XXX@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:2ihv1hFn99maU1@uni-berlin.de...
> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get
a
> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
>
> --
> HomeBrewer
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~t3e871/index.html
> www.rcparkflyers.com
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
>
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06-07-2004, 11:18 AM
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Re: body lift for cherokee?
Are the Commanche pickup trucks are on a full frame? I wonder if it would
be possible to put a Cherokee on a Commanche platform.
Not that I'd want to do the work, mind...
On Mon, 7 Jun 2004, David C. Moller wrote:
> Ya, pretty sure you can't do a body lift on a Cherokee, because of the
> unibody construction that Jim mentioned..
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On Mon, 07 Jun 2004 02:19:44 GMT, "Jim Kelly"
> <corndog__@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >The largest problem you will encounter is the unibody. I'd look into
> >suspension lifts. I have a Rubicon Express 3.5" (RE 6025). I have been
> >pleased.
> >
> >Jim
> >94XJ
> >
> >"HomeBrewer" <t3e871XXX@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> >news:2ihv1hFn99maU1@uni-berlin.de...
> >> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get
> >a
> >> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> >> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
> >>
> >> --
> >> HomeBrewer
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06-07-2004, 11:18 AM
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Re: body lift for cherokee?
Are the Commanche pickup trucks are on a full frame? I wonder if it would
be possible to put a Cherokee on a Commanche platform.
Not that I'd want to do the work, mind...
On Mon, 7 Jun 2004, David C. Moller wrote:
> Ya, pretty sure you can't do a body lift on a Cherokee, because of the
> unibody construction that Jim mentioned..
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On Mon, 07 Jun 2004 02:19:44 GMT, "Jim Kelly"
> <corndog__@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >The largest problem you will encounter is the unibody. I'd look into
> >suspension lifts. I have a Rubicon Express 3.5" (RE 6025). I have been
> >pleased.
> >
> >Jim
> >94XJ
> >
> >"HomeBrewer" <t3e871XXX@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> >news:2ihv1hFn99maU1@uni-berlin.de...
> >> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get
> >a
> >> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> >> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
> >>
> >> --
> >> HomeBrewer
> >>
> >> http://home.earthlink.net/~t3e871/index.html
> >> www.rcparkflyers.com
> >> Remove the xxx to reply!
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06-07-2004, 11:18 AM
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Re: body lift for cherokee?
Are the Commanche pickup trucks are on a full frame? I wonder if it would
be possible to put a Cherokee on a Commanche platform.
Not that I'd want to do the work, mind...
On Mon, 7 Jun 2004, David C. Moller wrote:
> Ya, pretty sure you can't do a body lift on a Cherokee, because of the
> unibody construction that Jim mentioned..
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On Mon, 07 Jun 2004 02:19:44 GMT, "Jim Kelly"
> <corndog__@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >The largest problem you will encounter is the unibody. I'd look into
> >suspension lifts. I have a Rubicon Express 3.5" (RE 6025). I have been
> >pleased.
> >
> >Jim
> >94XJ
> >
> >"HomeBrewer" <t3e871XXX@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> >news:2ihv1hFn99maU1@uni-berlin.de...
> >> I have a bone stock jeep cherokee, 99 sport, where is a good place to get
> >a
> >> small body lift? Also, what problems may I expect when installing?
> >> Transmission, gaps in body, etc...
> >>
> >> --
> >> HomeBrewer
> >>
> >> http://home.earthlink.net/~t3e871/index.html
> >> www.rcparkflyers.com
> >> Remove the xxx to reply!
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