Best 3" lift kit

[DavidK]

I have 1991 commanch with 4 liter -5 speed, short bed. What left kit gives the best ride, both off road and street? What problems are created for the drive train?

[ChronicBrownie]

cant tell you which is best since I havent been able to compare but 3" is about the most you want to raise BEFORE problems with the drivetrain are likely. (or frequent)

[DavidK]

Originally Posted by ChronicBrownie

cant tell you which is best since I havent been able to compare but 3" is about the most you want to raise BEFORE problems with the drivetrain are likely. (or frequent)

Thanks for your input

[FallenZen]

What are the things to watch out for (problem wise) when it comes to lifting a Cherokee? I've been idly thinking about lifting my Jeep a few inches and throwing some nice offroad tires on it.

What should I look out for with the drivetrain and whatever else?

-Zen

[homerheid]

make sure on the cammanche to check for the brake compensation valve. it a lil thing hooked to the rear brake system that uses the height of the truck to adjust the compensation of the brakes for a load.im pretty sure the still use those on there. look for a device hooked into the brake lines in the rear

[anklenawer]

ok, i lifted my jeep with rough country lift.. off the internet..

lift was great.. and at 140 bucks.. couldn't go wrong..

but i needed new shocks that the guy told me i didn't need..

front end allignment, wheels balanced, shocks, rubbing ( maybe) maybe brake lines... more gas, more ware on brakes,..

the list goes on.. i like the lift, and i like the tires , but just a pain in the ass...but i go farther in a mud pit that stock jeeps.. pretty funny at a red light and i look down on another jeep cherokee.. mines a 89.. its great to see a stock 01 or somthing with a family as i chug mine by..beauty

-email me about lift kits.. or anythin
[email protected]

[IdahoJeeper]

Hi there, I have a 96 Cherokee, but this still might help. Rocky-Road Outfitters ( www.rocky-road.com ) has a great 2" econo lift that I put on and gave me the look I wanted, but no performance problems. Check them out, very helpful!

[gtmud]

Would recommend going with a 3 or 4 1/2" lift. I have a 2" on my Xj and wish now I would have gone and gotten the bigger lift. As far as things to change, Your T-case output shaft, rear driveshaft, The lift should have everything else you need. Figure this, 30x 9.50's aren't that big, but a set of 31x10.5's fill the wheel well nicely and will give you more off-road ability. Pre- 1997 31's on a 3", post 97 minor trimming of the fenders to fit 31's.

[glennco1]

Look at the Old Man Emu suspension system. ARB markets them and they are completely top notch, but you'll pay for it as well.

[anklenawer]

selling my 89 cherokee - e-mail me at [email protected]

170k - perfect engine and frame - body has minor dings

lift kit with 33-12.5 tires, comes with cd player and sweet mtx mids - 4 more tires i will throw it

total - 1500 - not bad for what i did , and the upkeep- get at me for pics

i live in Hornell NY - pickup or short drive for both-