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Cherokee Lift
I think i'm going to put a little 2 inch lift on my XJ. I see the econo kit
sold a couple of ways. One way uses spacers up front and add a leaf in the rear and the other uses 2inch blocks under the rear spring. Whats the best way to go with these econo kits? Dan Ferrell 84 CJ-7 2000 Cherokee |
Re: Cherokee Lift
The blocks keep the stock suspension stock. The add a leafs are usually
very hard. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Dan Ferrell wrote: > > I think i'm going to put a little 2 inch lift on my XJ. I see the econo kit > sold a couple of ways. One way uses spacers up front and add a leaf in the > rear and the other uses 2inch blocks under the rear spring. Whats the best > way to go with these econo kits? > > Dan Ferrell > 84 CJ-7 > 2000 Cherokee |
Re: Cherokee Lift
The blocks keep the stock suspension stock. The add a leafs are usually
very hard. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Dan Ferrell wrote: > > I think i'm going to put a little 2 inch lift on my XJ. I see the econo kit > sold a couple of ways. One way uses spacers up front and add a leaf in the > rear and the other uses 2inch blocks under the rear spring. Whats the best > way to go with these econo kits? > > Dan Ferrell > 84 CJ-7 > 2000 Cherokee |
Re: Cherokee Lift
The blocks keep the stock suspension stock. The add a leafs are usually
very hard. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Dan Ferrell wrote: > > I think i'm going to put a little 2 inch lift on my XJ. I see the econo kit > sold a couple of ways. One way uses spacers up front and add a leaf in the > rear and the other uses 2inch blocks under the rear spring. Whats the best > way to go with these econo kits? > > Dan Ferrell > 84 CJ-7 > 2000 Cherokee |
Re: Cherokee Lift
Yup, what Mike said. AALs, especially the short ones in the cheapo kits,
can actually crack your stock leafs. The disadvantage with blocks is that they expose you to spring wrap problems. Not sure if this is a serious concern at 2" though. If you get blocks, be sure they are steel and not aluminum. If you go with AALs, get the longer ones. If you plan to keep your lift indefinitely and ride quality is important to you, you may save in the long run by investing in an Old Man Emu lift: http://www.dirtroad.com/article2.htm Certainly not a budget kit, but you get what you pay for. I put OME shocks in with my 4.5" RE lift and, even at that height, ride and handling are way better than stock. Steve Mike Romain wrote: > The blocks keep the stock suspension stock. The add a leafs are usually > very hard. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > Dan Ferrell wrote: > >>I think i'm going to put a little 2 inch lift on my XJ. I see the econo kit >>sold a couple of ways. One way uses spacers up front and add a leaf in the >>rear and the other uses 2inch blocks under the rear spring. Whats the best >>way to go with these econo kits? >> >>Dan Ferrell >>84 CJ-7 >>2000 Cherokee |
Re: Cherokee Lift
Yup, what Mike said. AALs, especially the short ones in the cheapo kits,
can actually crack your stock leafs. The disadvantage with blocks is that they expose you to spring wrap problems. Not sure if this is a serious concern at 2" though. If you get blocks, be sure they are steel and not aluminum. If you go with AALs, get the longer ones. If you plan to keep your lift indefinitely and ride quality is important to you, you may save in the long run by investing in an Old Man Emu lift: http://www.dirtroad.com/article2.htm Certainly not a budget kit, but you get what you pay for. I put OME shocks in with my 4.5" RE lift and, even at that height, ride and handling are way better than stock. Steve Mike Romain wrote: > The blocks keep the stock suspension stock. The add a leafs are usually > very hard. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > Dan Ferrell wrote: > >>I think i'm going to put a little 2 inch lift on my XJ. I see the econo kit >>sold a couple of ways. One way uses spacers up front and add a leaf in the >>rear and the other uses 2inch blocks under the rear spring. Whats the best >>way to go with these econo kits? >> >>Dan Ferrell >>84 CJ-7 >>2000 Cherokee |
Re: Cherokee Lift
Yup, what Mike said. AALs, especially the short ones in the cheapo kits,
can actually crack your stock leafs. The disadvantage with blocks is that they expose you to spring wrap problems. Not sure if this is a serious concern at 2" though. If you get blocks, be sure they are steel and not aluminum. If you go with AALs, get the longer ones. If you plan to keep your lift indefinitely and ride quality is important to you, you may save in the long run by investing in an Old Man Emu lift: http://www.dirtroad.com/article2.htm Certainly not a budget kit, but you get what you pay for. I put OME shocks in with my 4.5" RE lift and, even at that height, ride and handling are way better than stock. Steve Mike Romain wrote: > The blocks keep the stock suspension stock. The add a leafs are usually > very hard. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > Dan Ferrell wrote: > >>I think i'm going to put a little 2 inch lift on my XJ. I see the econo kit >>sold a couple of ways. One way uses spacers up front and add a leaf in the >>rear and the other uses 2inch blocks under the rear spring. Whats the best >>way to go with these econo kits? >> >>Dan Ferrell >>84 CJ-7 >>2000 Cherokee |
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