'93 cherokee lifts... what would work best?

[the1968jeepthing]

so after searching for some time i was finally able to find a 93 jeep cherokee country with no rust. (a hard find here in the northeast) I am now looking into setting it up for some medium-duty off roading, which naturally brings up a LOT of questions... i dont know much about cherokees so any help would be appreciated.

What size lift do i need to fit 33" tires?
What is the best lift kit available?
At what point do i need to think about a slip yoke eliminator and cv driveshaft?
Is there anything else i should be aware of when lifting my cherokee?
Is there a good chip available that will help my gas mileage/power?
Does anyone know my gear ratio or how to find out?

Thanks for any and all help!

-Brian

 

[Rmart30]

What size lift all depends on how much trimming you want to do also.
I dont like butchering my fenders too bad so 4-4.5" for 33's would be my suggestion. 3.5" for 32's. Up to you how much you want to cut.

I like the Rubicon Express 3.5" super ride lift with replacement leaf springs (not a add a leaf kit)

My 93 has 4" of lift, No SYE, stock driveshafts ,a dropped pitman arm and transfer case lowering kit. I dont have any weird vibrations etc with that setup on mine. I wouldnt get a SYE or new driveshafts as you may not need them. You can always get them later if you find out you do need them.

This is a great link for lift info. XJ lift setups (read first post before replying!!!)

Your gearing is probably 3.55, at this link you can request a build sheet from jeep for free and it will tell you all about yours. Contact Jeep

 

[carnuck]

It also depends on the width of tire you plan to run. Less lift for skinnier tires. I suggest getting the KJ lower arms (that curve inwards, allowing more swing room for wider tires)

 

[the1968jeepthing]

Good stuff! Thanks for the info!
-Brian

 

[pdxjeep]

Here's some photos of my 1989 Cherokee with 33 x 12.5 x 15" BFG T/A's...

It has a 4 1/2" Rough Country lift kit, with new rear leaf springs. To get the 33 BFG's to clear, I had to cut the fenders. Quite a bit of material (IE:metal) from the front fenders.
And to be street legal, I added a set of Bushwacker "pocket" fender flairs. I perfer the "finished" look the flairs give and again, I'm street legal...

Hope this and the photo(s) help.

PS- Yes, I know I need bumpers and sliders. Only need $$$ ooo...

 

[blown XJ]

4.5 to 5 inchs for 33's and you will be ok. i suggest a longarm lift up front for any lift over 4 inch. the ride is way smoother and it will flex and wheel alot better then shorts arms can