Hi!
New member here. I've been reading lots about my soon ('ish, I'm off on vacation first) to purchase '05 Liberty (or Cherokee as it called here). It'll likely be a Limited (hey, leather interior and all that) and I want to raise it a little. It won't be a rock crawler, but I do like to be able to take it offroad on some mild trails. Most of the time, however, it'll double duty as daily driver and tow rig for my real offroader, a '79 CJ7. Fitting a winch bumper might be in the cards, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
To the point. I'll want to lift the liberty to fit a bit larger tires for ground clearance. 2" would suffice, I guess, fitting the ever popular 245/75R16. I first ran across the Rocky Road lift kit, and even put some feelers out. They replied too, so thusfar things are smooth. Upon researching more I came across forums, negative advices on RRO, and very positive experience with the JBA stuff. So, I've decided to switch to that kit instead, I recon the econo kit will give me most bang for the buck (aside from piecing the kit together myself, which I don't feel like doing). Lots of experience with the kit to learn from, so all in all a good thing. What I don't come across a lot though is whether or not the rear springs and shocks in the kit will be suitable for towing considerable weight. The trailer with CJ7 will hover around 5000lbs. Would the econo lift kit have any problems with that much towed weight or should I opt for stiffer springs (if there are any) and/or different shocks?
Also, regearing. Even though the tire size I'm planning doesn't seem to require regearing for general use, would it be wise to do so anyway to make towing easier? I've never regeared an axle before, but I'm not shy to try if it'll make the whole life with a Liberty more pleasant.
Thanks for your input
New member here. I've been reading lots about my soon ('ish, I'm off on vacation first) to purchase '05 Liberty (or Cherokee as it called here). It'll likely be a Limited (hey, leather interior and all that) and I want to raise it a little. It won't be a rock crawler, but I do like to be able to take it offroad on some mild trails. Most of the time, however, it'll double duty as daily driver and tow rig for my real offroader, a '79 CJ7. Fitting a winch bumper might be in the cards, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
To the point. I'll want to lift the liberty to fit a bit larger tires for ground clearance. 2" would suffice, I guess, fitting the ever popular 245/75R16. I first ran across the Rocky Road lift kit, and even put some feelers out. They replied too, so thusfar things are smooth. Upon researching more I came across forums, negative advices on RRO, and very positive experience with the JBA stuff. So, I've decided to switch to that kit instead, I recon the econo kit will give me most bang for the buck (aside from piecing the kit together myself, which I don't feel like doing). Lots of experience with the kit to learn from, so all in all a good thing. What I don't come across a lot though is whether or not the rear springs and shocks in the kit will be suitable for towing considerable weight. The trailer with CJ7 will hover around 5000lbs. Would the econo lift kit have any problems with that much towed weight or should I opt for stiffer springs (if there are any) and/or different shocks?
Also, regearing. Even though the tire size I'm planning doesn't seem to require regearing for general use, would it be wise to do so anyway to make towing easier? I've never regeared an axle before, but I'm not shy to try if it'll make the whole life with a Liberty more pleasant.
Thanks for your input
