Can you self install a lift kit?
Installing a lift kit is time consuming. Once you have the vehicle’s frame supported with separate jacks for each axle, then it’s just a matter of drilling out and replacing rivets. Still, as long as you make sure the steering linkage, sway bars, brake lines and shocks are long enough you can install your own lift kit.
Are body lift kits bad?
Body lifts can increase the flip-over risk, as well as create gapping issues and overstretch components of the vehicle. A basic version of a lift kit was made in WWI when the military needed to modify their off-road vehicles to be able to travel over the roughest of terrain with heavy machinery.
How does a body lift affect your Jeep Cherokee?
A body lift doesn’t change the suspension or road handling of your Jeep at all – all it will do is allow you to fit larger tires. This lift by itself won’t allow you to drive over bigger rocks or tougher obstacles, but the body life will allow you to run larger tires which will help offroad. Body lifts often don’t get a fair shake.
How to install a body lift on a Jeep Wrangler?
Remove the 4 bolts holding on the radiator shroud. You don’t have to remove the shroud though – just leave it hanging. Disconnect your swaybars if you have swaybar disconnects. Removing the body mount bolts – You’ll want to work with one side of the Jeep at a time (let’s start with the driver side).
Do you need a motor mount lift for a Jeep Wrangler?
If you do install a motor mount lift, you’ll likely need to adjust the linkage so that you can shift into four wheel drive. If you opt to use the supplied bracket instead of a motor mount lift, you’ll need to check out the factory instructions (at the top of this how-to).
What can I do with a lift kit?
Lift kits lead to bigger tires. Bigger tires lead to new steering parts, better brakes, gearing upgrades, a stronger tire carrier, refinancing your house, etc.
Do you need a lift kit to lift a jeep?
We will also discuss the various types of lift kits that you have to choose from. Believe it or not, lifting a Jeep isn’t always as simple as just bolting on a lift kit and then driving off into the sunset.
What’s the best way to lift a Jeep Cherokee?
The most popular option is creating an S10 bastard pack. This involves taking the main leaf from an S10, cutting the leaf eyes off of it, and adding that main leaf to the Cherokee leaf pack. This can also be done with the Dodge Dakota main leafs. This will provide 2 to 3.5 inches of lift depending on how you build the pack.
How big of a lift do you need for a Cherokee?
The stock XJ Cherokee shocks are long enough for about a two-inch lift, but they aren’t designed to operate at that height. This can cause poor ride quality and limited articulation.
What kind of shocks do I need to lift a Cherokee?
Another option is JK Wrangler shocks which are perfect for around two inches of lift, but may require slight modifications to work properly. The easiest option is the ZJ Grand Cherokee shocks since you can grab them when you buy the front springs. So there you have it. All of these parts can be found junkyards all over the US for pretty cheap.