newb: Need help picking out a lift kit

vtlaxplaya16 · 11-28-2005, 04:42 PM

hey there im pretty new to jeeps and want to lift my jeep grand cherokee, theres so many different kinds of kits out there im lost, i dont know what i need etc. im used to lowering cars and doing performance upgrades. I want to lift it 4" plus, i like how it looks, and want to do some off roading. ive done some searching on this site, but i dont know which kit to get, i know some guy on here makes kits or something too. i have about $2k to spend, but less would be mint. please help!

here are the specs on my jeep:

98 grand cherokee
auto
5.2 L
quadratrack.

**Woody** · 11-28-2005, 04:43 PM

4.5" Super Flex Kit from Rubicon Express. Can't go wrong with it. It's model #RE8000, costs $1462.95 from the www.rubiconexpress.com website. There a few folks here that run that kit and love it. You can even stack a 2" spacer on it to get a 6.5" lift. Also, don't listen to the website about a SYE, just make sure when you get this that you install the T-case drop kit.

While you are modding, don't forget rocker protection from www.Kevinsoffroad.com. His sliders are the best. And don't forget to regear for those 33's you will probably be running. Go for the 4.56 gears, you won't be disappointed with them.

vtlaxplaya16 · 11-28-2005, 05:02 PM

i just called dpg offroad and they told me that i cant go over 3" because i have a 249 transfer case and it doesnt have a slip yoke...no idea wat that means...

**ArloGuthroJeep** · 11-28-2005, 05:03 PM

Ignore them and listen to us...Do what Woody said

**Woody** · 11-28-2005, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtlaxplaya16

i just called dpg offroad and they told me that i cant go over 3" because i have a 249 transfer case and it doesnt have a slip yoke...no idea wat that means...

That's because the morons there want you to get what they want you to get. With the exception of Kevinsoffroad, nearly every lift retailer tries to tell folks that. I'm at 5.5" of lift with the stock slip yolk setup. No problems or vibrations. Hunter (TexasZJ1) is at 6.5" of lift with that kit and spacers and he has the factory stuff too. He did lower his T-case to help with vibes, but that was it. Save your money for better mods than a SYE. Only the SWB guys (TJ, YJ, XJ) have to worry about those, and it's because their rear driveshaft is only about 20" long.

vtlaxplaya16 · 11-28-2005, 05:13 PM

can anyone link me to a pic of a lifted jeep my model? with this 4.5" lift kit

**Woody** · 11-28-2005, 05:17 PM

Follow this link to threads 1309 and 1310.

Remember he has the 4.5" kit and a 2" spacer.

**Phil Gerard** · 11-28-2005, 05:18 PM

This is Ilya's (zaq123) ZJ with an RE 4.5" lift kit and 32's!

Phil

**Phil Gerard** · 11-28-2005, 05:19 PM

Woody, you beat me my friend but you didn't answer the question correctly!!!!

Phil

**Woody** · 11-28-2005, 05:19 PM

Darn, I want that tire carrier.

**Woody** · 11-28-2005, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil Gerard

Woody, you beat me my friend but you didn't answer the question correctly!!!!

Phil

Yes I did. I sent him a link like he requested. I could tranfer Hunter's pic over for some reason, but I did give him a location to go and see it.

**EMTimZJ** · 11-28-2005, 05:20 PM

Also at nagca.com, go to grand photo, on page 7 there is a 4.5" lift.

Woody has given you spot on info as far as the lift.

vtlaxplaya16 · 11-28-2005, 05:23 PM

IM IN LOVE!....is this kit hard to install? could i do this by myself? how about the extra 2" lift

**Phil Gerard** · 11-28-2005, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airmanwoody

Yes I did. I sent him a link like he requested. I could tranfer Hunter's pic over for some reason, but I did give him a location to go and see it.

No no no! He is new to jeeps! He doen't know a 4.5" lift. Hunters at 6.5" plus! I could have shown him mine but that's 5.5"+.
I found him Ilya at EXACTLY 4.5" !!!!

Phil

**ArloGuthroJeep** · 11-28-2005, 05:25 PM

The extra 2" is the easy part...what is your skill level and available tools? That is the limiting factor as to whether you can safely install it.

11-28-2005, 05:18 PM	#8
Phil Gerard Break it, Fix It! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,549 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	This is Ilya's (zaq123) ZJ with an RE 4.5" lift kit and 32's! Phil __________________ '95 ZJ Ltd. White 4.0L TW DC DS; ARB Bull Bar, F&R Air Lockers; Superior Axles; Warn Winch; 4.56 gears; ACOS, Addco F&R Sw Bar, JKS Discos, Rr Track Bar & Nerfs, 249>242 Swap, Stillen rotors+Kolak pads, 3 pc. Armor, RE 4.5 Kit + 2.5"BB, Adj. UCAs&LCAs, OME SS, Bilstein 5150s, 15x8 AR Diamond Backs, 33 Truxus MTs, K&N FIPK, RE 62mm TB, Perf. Distr. 4.0L Kit, Exhaust: 2.5" Kolak exhaust FM 70: Optima Yellow, Mean Grn Alt., PIAA 520s, 540s, Kevins Rack, & TB Conversion

11-28-2005, 05:19 PM	#9
Phil Gerard Break it, Fix It! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,549 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Woody, you beat me my friend but you didn't answer the question correctly!!!! Phil __________________ '95 ZJ Ltd. White 4.0L TW DC DS; ARB Bull Bar, F&R Air Lockers; Superior Axles; Warn Winch; 4.56 gears; ACOS, Addco F&R Sw Bar, JKS Discos, Rr Track Bar & Nerfs, 249>242 Swap, Stillen rotors+Kolak pads, 3 pc. Armor, RE 4.5 Kit + 2.5"BB, Adj. UCAs&LCAs, OME SS, Bilstein 5150s, 15x8 AR Diamond Backs, 33 Truxus MTs, K&N FIPK, RE 62mm TB, Perf. Distr. 4.0L Kit, Exhaust: 2.5" Kolak exhaust FM 70: Optima Yellow, Mean Grn Alt., PIAA 520s, 540s, Kevins Rack, & TB Conversion

11-28-2005, 05:02 PM	#3
vtlaxplaya16 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 30 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	i just called dpg offroad and they told me that i cant go over 3" because i have a 249 transfer case and it doesnt have a slip yoke...no idea wat that means...

11-28-2005, 05:13 PM	#6
vtlaxplaya16 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 30 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	can anyone link me to a pic of a lifted jeep my model? with this 4.5" lift kit

11-28-2005, 05:23 PM	#13
vtlaxplaya16 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 30 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	IM IN LOVE!....is this kit hard to install? could i do this by myself? how about the extra 2" lift