Newbie - Question concerning lifts

[kd5kzz]

All,

I am a new owner of a 1976 Jeep Cherokee Chief. I bought this to replace my 1976 CJ-5 due to the fact with a wife and one child (maybe more soon) the CJ was not a great vehicle to go wheelie.

I am wanting to lift the Cherokee and am trying to find lift kits for it. So far I have only found 4" kits outside of the one 6" kit from BJs.

Does anyone have any other sources you could recommend? Also, I would appreciate any input you have on the size of lift to go with. I would like to be able to run 35" tires.

Thanks,
Donnie

[j20brett]

You will need the 6" lift to run 35's. and the only other option you have for lifts is hellcreek, but i dont know for sure if they have a 6" kit for that year model.

http://www.hellcreeksuspensions.com/

And they do have a 6" kit for ya

[AlsChopShop]

you can also do a SOA (spring over axle) conversion and shackle flip the rear for 6-7" of lift, and it will also flex a bunch better then the 6" kits. the only drawback is you'll need to convert to a hi-steer arm on the passenger side at minimum, and that can be a little more costly.

Al

[janie]

SkyJacker suspension lifts are extremely nice. We had a 4 in lift on one of our J-10's running 33's. New owner slapped on a set of 35's and they fit extremely well.

I remember after we installed this, we gained nearly 5 1/2 inches in lift. Just something to think about.

[kd5kzz]

All,

Thanks for the information. I now have some options.

Also, any opinions on a 1"-2" body lift?

[j20brett]

If you can do without a bodylift, as in trimming the fenders, do it. A 1" isnt bad, 2" is iffy, 3" is not good.

[billyrb]

6" + 35's = Perfect stance on a WT cherokee :)