1993 Grand Cherokee Lift-bumper-mod questions

White · #1 (**permalink**) 02-02-2004, 10:18 PM

OK, so a friend bought a GC. As much as I hate it ohhhh well .... :)

Questions- whats the best lift (expecting alot of opinions )
He wants to fit 31s

Has anyone made there own winch bumper ?
I looked, and it does not seem to have much metal under all the styrofoam.... I have seen the arb's and we will most likely copy that design.

As for the rear, Iam thinking of a swing away like the yj to hold the spare.
Or another roof rack ......

Anyone install a York ? If I can convince him to ditch the a/c .

Thats about it for now, But Iam sure there will be more to come.

As soon as I can get a new digital I will post some pics .......
Alot of projects going- Guess jeepers would not care to see chevy mods, but the rear bumper on that is almost done.....

graewulf · #2 (**permalink**) 02-03-2004, 07:10 AM

well considering that 30's will fit on a stick GC, a 2" coil spacer lift will do nicely for 31's....

White · #3 (**permalink**) 02-03-2004, 10:31 PM

Is a longer shock needed ?
so just compress the spring, put the spacer in and that's it ?

bchcky · #4 (**permalink**) 02-04-2004, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graewulf

well considering that 30's will fit on a stick GC, a 2" coil spacer lift will do nicely for 31's....

i thought i saw in a previous thread in this forum that i started that 31's could fit in a stock grand cherokee? (zj-96) without rubbing and problems.

graewulf · #5 (**permalink**) 02-04-2004, 07:23 AM

there are kits out there... 4 coil spacers & shocks for under $200 (this is what i'll be doing when i have the $$$)... yes, you can fit 31's, and no, they will rub.. i rub my 30x9.5's but only at full lock & stuffed... not really a problem, and not a hard rub.

jps4jeep · #6 (**permalink**) 02-13-2004, 10:29 AM

The Grand Cherokee has a saddan AC compressor right?

Drain the system, get all the fittings, and go to www.onboardair.com and get the re-oiling kit for these compressors, and instant OBA! of course you will loose the AC but thats why the windows go down!

XJNick · #7 (**permalink**) 02-13-2004, 07:31 PM

Hi,

Be sure to have the A/C system Properly discharged with recovery equipment BEFORE doing any work on it or loosening any fittings, as the A/C system is under high pressure!

-Nick

White · #8 (**permalink**) 02-13-2004, 07:48 PM

Don't worry , Iam a A/C workin Fool :)

White · #9 (**permalink**) 02-15-2004, 05:06 PM

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?i..._cookie_sent=1

Making Progress
Just the Tow point

bchcky · #10 (**permalink**) 02-16-2004, 01:26 AM

that looks real good so far white. let me know how much it ends up costing, maybe i'll hire you to do mine instead of paying ARB for theirs. :wink:

ps - or maybe not....where are you located?

jps4jeep · #11 (**permalink**) 02-17-2004, 10:39 AM

Just out of curiosity, who bought the GC anyways? Obviously not a chevy man like you!

White · #12 (**permalink**) 02-17-2004, 03:02 PM

"Speedy" He bought it after riding in one. Thought it was the best riding Jeep. I hope to get him up to PAP soon.
We call him speedy because he's like 4'5" and moves like a hummingbird.
Also after many speeding tickets :)

Low Ranger · #13 (**permalink**) 10-19-2008, 09:47 PM

I paid about $400 for a set of four springs and a rear trackbar bracket from Teraflex. It went together easily enough and has held up well. I'm running 31's and all I had to do was trim the front bumper to allow turning. The one thing I didn't care for was that there was some guesswork involved with restting the front trackbar. I've heard of adjustable ones and would recommend finding one if you have the cash. I also had to get longer shocks, cant remember the cost though. If $400 sounds a bit much there's a kit from Old Man Emu that uses your rear springs in the front, thataway you only need to buy new for the rear,, I know it saves bucks but I dunno how well it performs and whatnot.