I've deleted the original thread at the request of the OP. I have sense started this thread to cover the topic in the title to help prevent rumor.
Yes, RRO is developing a lift kit for the Cherokee. It is projected to give about a 1" lift, maybe more. This kit is completely different than the Aussie lift or MFC's lift kit. This won't be a puck lift. It'll be a little while until this is available and is currently only in the prototype phase but they are working on developing it. I'll keep everyone updated with details.
If anyone has questions please feel free to ask and I'll do my best to answer them.
I'm looking forward to see what they come up with. IMO, the more different ways they come up with lifting the KLs, the better it is for long term aftermarket support.
The kit they are building sounds like it'll be a great addition to the Cherokee platform. If it turns out as planned it'll be a great option for those looking to not only gain some lift but also upgrade their suspension system at the same time.
245/70 fit without rubbing depending on year and tire brand. 2014 TH with duratracs, they rub. 2016 TH with duratracs they don't. Those are the only details I personally have.
245/70 Duratracs clean the liner more than rub on a 2015 both with and without the lift.
Interested in what they come up with, though for am inch or so lift replacing suspension components is a little out of the question price wise I would have thought.
I have asked Matt to provide me with a little more info today and will get back to you all. But with the details I do have, this is going to be a wonderful lift.
You'll actually replace the struts, springs and shocks. So I guess it's possible but not recommended as any more than 1.5" can't be achieved without risking damage and being able to put the alignment back into factory spec.
So why would I change out the struts, springs, and shocks if I can't go any more than 1.5" anyway? If this lift is any more in cost than $100 (without suspension parts), I'd question why they are doing it at all. JMO.
Just a side note. When developing the Aussie lift the guys were testing for max safe angles for the front drive shafts and the 1.25in was about the limits to safely lift without replacing the drive shafts. The rear height is not relevant with either of the current lifts available as niether extend the maximum drop or drive shaft angles.
So without new design front shafts the 1.25 ish lift is max.
Just a side note. When developing the Aussie lift the guys were testing for max safe angles for the front drive shafts and the 1.25in was about the limits to safely lift without replacing the drive shafts. The rear height is not relevant with either of the current lifts available as neither extend the maximum drop or drive shaft angles.
So without new design front shafts the 1.25 ish lift is max.
Personally I don't see how it would be an advantage over the Aussie lift or MFC lift , replacing suspension parts and only getting an inch ? It's going to cost way more to start with , I just don't see it being any better than the lift kits out there , but I'm all for being proved wrong , I know it's all speculation at this point , so I'll be very interested in seeing what they come up with .
I have some info that would help support this lift, BUT I want clarification from RRO before I post them. I want the info to be accurate so as not to spread false truths.
So the difference from the other kits were they rise the spring, or change the springs, it's this came with new arms, springs, shocks? It's that right?
It's new struts in the front and new shocks and springs in the rear or so I'm told. I'll know more in the morning. So expect to see new information by about noon tomorrow I hope.
Alright, for those following along at home I got some more info.
They are suspecting a 1" lift out of this for the TH. It'll be a little stiffer which I'm sure will change the right but will also help with heavier rigs like mine for overland style builds. It is suspected to provide about an extra 1" of wheel travel due to longer struts, springs and shocks. It is unknown at this time what this'll do to the CV's, it's only speculation at this point.
They are going to focus on the TH although if you factor in that the TH is 0.5" taller than a non-TH than this lift on a non-TH would give about 1.5" of lift.
They are only going 1" to give people enough wiggle room to get the alignment back into spec AND to leave enough room that when off-roading or driving around if you knock the alignment out you can put it back into spec.
Since price hasn't been finalized I won't post that, but I can reassure you it'll be less than a grand possibly even lower!
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