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Originally Posted by rscanl05
Hey peoples
I am new to the jeep scene, and need some information...
I am looking to install the Rubicon Express 5.5" lift on my 96' cherokee...And was wondering if there are any additional parts that I may need to purchase??
It was recommened that I purchase a CV drive shaft and a slip yoke eliminator...
My jeep is automatic 6.0 HO I6 with the NP-242 transfer case.....
Will my jeep provide sufficient power if I run 33s?? or will I have to change the gear ratio...
Any other information about lifts or drivetrain in general would be very useful....
Thanks
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Most lift kits provides just enough pieces to get the Jeep X amount of inches higher. Very few, if any, kits provide ALL the pieces you need to make the Jeep relatively drivable.
At 5.5" (RE lifts tend to run higher than advertised) you will need a SYE and CV rear driveshaft. With the 242 your choices of SYE are limited to basically an RE hack & tap kit or you can put together your own combo for a SYE using a Spicer yoke (I cant recall the part number right now). You will also need a CV rear DS for it.
I havent looked to see what all is included in the RE kit but usually kits dont include bumpstops. If you run 33s, you will need bumpstops or you will have to trim some sheetmetal, it doesnt matter how much lift you have.
EDIT: I just had a look at the RE kit. You didnt say if you are getting the long arm or the drop bracket kit. I dont know why the drop bracket kit doesnt come with a drop pitman but you should consider one. The RE kits do have front bumpstops but you need rears also.
You can definately drive the Jeep with the stock gearing and 33s but you wont be happy with it for long. Going up 6" and running 33s is an expensive undertaking. It amazes me the number of people who think you can just buy a lift kit and your done. The truth is, thats just the beginning.