My 3,000 Mile Review of The 4" Superlift (Pictures)

coloradowk · 02-23-2007, 11:47 AM

As always I have to give a huge thanks to 4xGuard www.4xGuard.com (Colo.Kid) for all of his help with the ordering process and the kit. Also a huge thanks to sinisterjeep for spending some serious time on helping me get some wheels.

Ok onto the review:

For those of you that don't know my history with Jeeps (WKs) I will start from the beginning.

I had an 05 WK w/ a 2" Daystar lift. Which was a great kit but after 30,000 miles on that kit I started to get sick of the ride quality. I told myself that I was either going to go back to stock or purchase the Superlift after all of the great things I had heard about it.

I decided to go with the Superlift. At about the same time that I ordered my Superlift my 05 WK decided to explode so it was on to a new Jeep for me. This time an 07 Laredo w/ the 4.7L V8. Some may call me crazy but I actually prefered the downgrade--I'm not big on leather.

For the most part I have nothing but good things to say about this kit. The thought and dedication that went into designing this kit is evident down to the front diff skid plate. All of the materials used are very high quality which probably can be attributed to Superlift's in house manufacturing. The ride quality on the highway is absolutely amazing! My girlfriend and some other buddies that know zero about cars and probably wouldn't even notice that they're in a lifted Jeep have even commented on how nicely it rides. Obviously with the higher center of gravity you certainly notice a bit more body lean in turns but nothing that feels abnormal. Braking and acceleration are obviously affected by the bigger tires but after running 265s for so long I don't really notice a difference.

Some people may be concerned about the power that the 4.7 can offer but I can tell you that it will do just fine for day to day driving. I find myself in the mountains every weekend and do notice a bit of a lag when going up 10,000' passes.

I haven't yet had a chance to take it offroad but hopefully will be doing so for Easter Jeep Safari. I have, however seen my Jeep up on the rack and the rear travel is greatly increased while the front travel distance remains the same as stock. Unlike with 2" kits where you lose some downward travel in the front.

I was hoping to get some American Racing Fuel wheels (like autofetch) but they sent the wrong wheels (American Racing Crush in black) but I think they turned out great! I'm still waiting to put my 4xGuard stuff on just haven't found the time yet (even though its only a 10 minute job). W/o further adieu here are the pictures:

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**drewman141** · 02-23-2007, 12:05 PM

Nice job. That thing looks sweet!!

**OnlyInARealJeep** · 02-23-2007, 08:13 PM

I see you got the American Racing Crush Wheels. Very nice.

bfr · 02-23-2007, 08:41 PM

what backspacing do those wheels have?

coloradowk · 02-23-2007, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bfr

what backspacing do those wheels have?

5.5"

**Texas ZJ1** · 02-24-2007, 06:39 AM

Your Grand looks fantastic.

Hunter

coloradowk · 02-24-2007, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Texas ZJ1

Your Grand looks fantastic.

Hunter

Thanks. As does yours.

**OnlyInARealJeep** · 02-24-2007, 10:16 AM

I thought about getting those wheels in chrome for my WK.

XJaiger · 02-24-2007, 12:17 PM

Looks very sharp.

abacus6 · 02-24-2007, 05:38 PM

been off the treads for a while (newborn twins) and had never looked the way of the grand before. actually bought a ram truck and now with twins, am considering an suv again.

Spectacular. Absolutely spectacular. Perfect combination of beef and graceful lines. Looks classy and capable.

My mission is clear...

thanks for the pics!!

coloradowk · 02-24-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by abacus6

been off the treads for a while (newborn twins) and had never looked the way of the grand before. actually bought a ram truck and now with twins, am considering an suv again.

Spectacular. Absolutely spectacular. Perfect combination of beef and graceful lines. Looks classy and capable.

My mission is clear...

thanks for the pics!!

Thanks for the kind words.

sinisterjeep · 02-24-2007, 09:17 PM

Looks good!!!! Just as I thought it would, even if they sent the wrong ones

. BTW...when is the new club forming

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Bulldog9 · 02-24-2007, 11:10 PM

Man............ Looks fantastic. I plan a 3" lift from Rock Krawler in the near future.

fxanimator1 · 02-25-2007, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by coloradowk

I haven't yet had a chance to take it offroad but hopefully will be doing so for Easter Jeep Safari.

Do you have recovery points?

98XJDRVR · 02-25-2007, 07:11 AM

is that your twinstar in the backround. If so how do those diesels run?

02-23-2007, 08:13 PM	#3
OnlyInARealJeep Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 241 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I see you got the American Racing Crush Wheels. Very nice. __________________ Current: 2006 Midnight Blue Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Limited 4.7L V8 Modifications: Magnaflow Exhaust System, K&N 63 Series Intake System, JET Chip Stage Two, Addco Anti-Sway Bars, 4xGuard Front Guard II, 4xGuard Side Steps With Rock Rails, 4xGuard Rear Guard HC, Mopar Front Suspension Skid Plate, Door Entry Guards, Mopar Tail Light Guards, SRT-8 Sports Pedals, Commander Shifter Knob, Two 10" JL Audio W6v2 Subwoofers, JL Audio 500/1 Amp, And Thule Sport Utility Bars With Six Skis or Four Snowboards Clamps And Fairing. Up Next: Front Window Tint and 4xGuard Belly Guard HC

02-24-2007, 10:16 AM	#8
OnlyInARealJeep Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 241 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I thought about getting those wheels in chrome for my WK. __________________ Current: 2006 Midnight Blue Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Limited 4.7L V8 Modifications: Magnaflow Exhaust System, K&N 63 Series Intake System, JET Chip Stage Two, Addco Anti-Sway Bars, 4xGuard Front Guard II, 4xGuard Side Steps With Rock Rails, 4xGuard Rear Guard HC, Mopar Front Suspension Skid Plate, Door Entry Guards, Mopar Tail Light Guards, SRT-8 Sports Pedals, Commander Shifter Knob, Two 10" JL Audio W6v2 Subwoofers, JL Audio 500/1 Amp, And Thule Sport Utility Bars With Six Skis or Four Snowboards Clamps And Fairing. Up Next: Front Window Tint and 4xGuard Belly Guard HC

02-24-2007, 12:17 PM	#9
XJaiger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CHICAGO! Posts: 92 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Looks very sharp. __________________ "As the mind expands, the heart grows". 1998 XJ Sport I6 4.0L 3" RC Lift on 31s-15x8 RC Pro Tech 1 2006 XK 65th Edition Y Pkg Ltg Khaki FamRig

02-24-2007, 05:38 PM	#10
abacus6 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 179 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	wow been off the treads for a while (newborn twins) and had never looked the way of the grand before. actually bought a ram truck and now with twins, am considering an suv again. Spectacular. Absolutely spectacular. Perfect combination of beef and graceful lines. Looks classy and capable. My mission is clear... thanks for the pics!! __________________ '04 TJ Sport - lifted and SOLD '00 XJ Sport - ...i'm working on it!

02-24-2007, 11:10 PM	#13
Bulldog9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 92 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Man............ Looks fantastic. I plan a 3" lift from Rock Krawler in the near future. __________________ 2006 Commander 4.7 1986 Cutlass 442 1986 SAAB 900T 1979 Yamaha XS1100

02-25-2007, 07:11 AM	#15
98XJDRVR Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 51 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	is that your twinstar in the backround. If so how do those diesels run? __________________ 98 XJ sport inline 6 rustys 2" BB with full AA Harbor freight Lights