Darryl Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks for helping me thru my decision process! The muddy mind is getting clearer! The Rear looks a lot higher than the front, I think the front is tired! So I am going to put the ZJ suspension in the front and go from there! I appreciate all the feedback from everyone! To compare to stock specs, measure from the center of the wheel/axle/hub straight up to the lower edge of the flares. In the front, "stock" height should be 17-1/2". In the rear, it should be about 20 to 20-1/2". Awesome info will check! I will post pics when I "Git 'r' done"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 I wanted to put the Jeep Up-Country Suspension but Chrysler no longer has the parts! I would prefer to lift it with a proper kit! I really wish I knew more about this topic so I don't appear to be a total Dolt! The Up Country suspension rides 1" (25mm) higher than standard. I have a 2000 Cherokee with Up Country. I pulled the codes off the coil springs and took them to the dealer. They are the exact same springs as a ZJ (Grand Cherokee) V8, so you can easily source them from a junkyard. FYI, if you have OEM Jeep rims you can run 31x10.50-15 tires with NO lift. So in reality, more than likely all you need is enough to raise the front enough to compensate for the weight of the plow frame. The ZJ front coils will probably do that, possibly with the addition of 3/4-inch (not 2-inch) spacers if the V8 springs alone aren't enough. :agree: You will need a stronger set of coils in the front to support a plow, and 31 inch tires will run on a stock suspension with stock wheels. In your case, I would look for a set of used ZJ coils. Welcome to CC :clapping: -Tom I will put new equipment on, or have a suspension shop custom make me some! I think there was a heavy duty pkg avail for heavier coils for the ZJ's! May take longer but I will do it right the first time (I hope)! lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Welcome!!!!! I am new myself. I did a bunch of research just last week on my truck looking for the best basic lift. What I found was depending on how stock your truck is. I wanted a 4" lift but found on a stock truck you don't want to go over 2-3" . It causes all kinds of problems from suspension and drivetrain parts. I decided to use the 2" rubicon express kit and have been very pleased. Block in front add a leaf rear. The best kits I found were the complete long arm kits. They are the only kits I found that have everything u need to lift the truck big and still drive the damd thing on the streets. Most might not think that way but I am going to save my money and buy the most expensive kit I can . Moral of the story is you Kinda get What u pay for. :chillin: PS If your truck is too high in back just don't use add'a'leaf unless u got the money for the good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks for the info, good stuff! My Truck is completely stock, I would like to kinda stay as close to that as possible, but is impossible with what i want. If that makes sense. A little background if anyone cares! lol! If not skip it over! I scored it from a Condo Company, that used it as a plow vehicle/ odds and ends mover! It currently only has just over 48,000kms (30,000 Miles) on it, but as any vehicle with multiple drivers, and none of them the owner, it has been used well. The front end of the frame/unibody was badly damaged from plowing. They bent it and continued to use it! So there was some metal fatigue, which I really hope I've fixed. I owned an '89 4x2, and never got over the fact that I was stupid enough to sell it! Had many many vehicles in my past, but your first new vehicle always has a fond place in your heart. And this was the config. that I really wanted to buy when I was 18! Now that I am done with the warm and fuzzies, I wanna make this truck as nice and as good as possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 What's the reference in your signature (and in at least one of your posts) to "DGB 4 speed A/T (AW-4)"? The MJ automatic used behind the 4.0L engine is an Aisin-Warner ... which is what the "AW" in AW-4 stands for. Who or what is DGB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 What's the reference in your signature (and in at least one of your posts) to "DGB 4 speed A/T (AW-4)"? The MJ automatic used behind the 4.0L engine is an Aisin-Warner ... which is what the "AW" in AW-4 stands for. Who or what is DGB? Eagle ------- Self-appointed President for Life of the International MJ Preservation Society DGB is a Chrysler Code! I'm not as technical as most on this site, so if its non info I can delete it! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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