Jeep Cherokee Lift kits,
Old Man Emu 4" and 5" suspensions
the best lift kit, best value, best quality, most durable, best ride quality. 4 inch lift kit, 5 inch lift kit, 4.5 inch lift kit. Old Man Emu OME best suspension lift kit for Cherokee
Add A Leaf kits exist for only one reason, they're cheap. One single spring has to lift the vehicle, fight gravity, and fight all the other springs in the pack. This is one darn stiff spring. AAL kits never ride well and their lifespan is very short. We get calls every week from some poor sucker who purchased an AAL kit from another shop and lost his lift height in a few months. Do yourself a favor, save money by avoiding the cheap junk up front. AAL kits are the worst thing you can do to your Cherokee.
Cheap lift springs are another problem in the marketplace. Spring manufacturers are oftimes only interested in the cheapest fastest spring to produce, and there are many 4x4 manufacturing companies looking to maximize $$$ by selling cheapo springs at a healthy markup. Some of the biggest and most recognizable names in the industry are guilty of this. And while you may not think you're buying 'cheap' springs because the price is so much with these big name kits.... you are. Go with the best spring right off the bat and you'll never regret spending the extra money. Better still, your friends and family will actually WANT to ride on your Jeep instead of dreading the horrible ride of those crummy springs.
Almost as bad as poor quality springs nowadays are some of the "long arm" kits. Most of these kits do not allow your front axle to cycle up and down in the manner it was designed, which is why they ride so spooky at highway speeds. Long arm kits are fine for vehicles trailered to the trails. If you want to keep your vehicle and passenger's safe though, stay away from this latest fad as the rotating castor on these systems makes for screwy handling and you will curse the day you wasted money on it. If all you want is to build a trailer queen though... by all means, a long-arm kit may be for you.
OLD MAN EMU MEANS QUALITY:
There is no question about it, the world knows that Old Man Emu springs cannot be beat for ride quality. Their only downside is that they are not too tall which poses a problem for folks looking to run taller tires, but who still want to enjoy their daily ride in their nice Jeep. We have combined the OME springs with some extra lift components including coil spacers for the front, shackles and mini-blocks for the rear to offer a system that not only rides far better than anything else on the market, but can handle up to 32" tires with stock fenders, and 33" tires with Bushwacker cut-out flares.
We also package in soft riding Rocky Road HYDRO shocks. Tired of shocks from ProComp, Rancho, and numerous others designed for the weight of an F350 diesel pickup? So are we. We have designed the HYDRO shocks to offer a plush ride quality for folks who actually use their Jeeps daily around town, but who also want a top grade offroad shock for when the weekend rolls around. Pictured below is 5" Trailblazer on 32" Swampers.
Andre Nel resides in South Africa and runs the 4" Old Man Emu lift on his Cherokee along with the ARB Bull Bar. Click picture for larger view.
Each Trailblazer kit includes:
Old Man Emu replacement rear leaf springs. A whole new springpack with an excellent matching of spring rate for ride comfort, and load capacity for longevity.
Old Man Emu replacement front coils. Again, the best riding spring on the market available in various spring rates for those carrying winch bumpers and such.
HYDRO shocks. A great soft riding shock designed for the medium weight of the Cherokee. Rides like a dream onroad as opposed to other STIFF shocks.
Polyurethane coil spacers. Our coil spacers fit tight for a rattle free life... which will be longer than you own your vehicle, guaranteed. Our coil spacers do come with a lifetime guarantee.
Heavy Duty rear shackles. In the print media and online, NO ONE tops our rear shackles. Built from 3/8" steel, these are the beefiest on the planet. Lifetime guarantee also!
1/2" Mini-blocks for the rear to level the vehicle out.
Adj Track Bar. Anytime you go over 2" in lift, you must replace the front track bar to keep proper front axle alignment and handling.
Transfer case drop. This kit from Old Man Emu helps avoid driveshaft vibrations by easing the angles at your Ujoints. Very simple to install
Bushings. Every new set of springs demands a new set of bushings. Our bushings flex well and will last longer than the body panels on your Jeep. Once again... lifetime warranty.
Rear Brake Line. While the front brake lines can be repositioned to accommodate the taller lift, the rear line should be replaced. Our system provides this necessary component for you in a DOT approved rubber line, not the cheapo stainless lines that come in many kits.
All these items add up to the finest riding suspension on the planet. No hocus pocus parts that are unnecessary (such as control arms). Just the required components to make your Jeep ride better than stock, be stable on the interstate at 80mph, and offroad performance. Most suspension manufacturers don't like this information to be known... but Jeep engineered the Cherokee to be lifted. They knew we would be coming along craving more elevation and designed the front control arm mounting system with enough adjustability to accommodate up to 5" of lift with the stock control arms. You can pay more for some if you want to throw away money, but the bottom line is that they are not needed and the stock arms do excellent.
The Rocky Road Cherokee with Trailblazer kit climbing Hummer Hill in Moab.
Wranglers and CJs have flipped over backwards on this hill. It is steeper than it looks... and it starting to snow!
Our company Cherokee on the 5" lift kit with 32" TSL Swampers.
Kits are available in 4" and 5" lift heights. These specified lift heights are typical of what most Cherokees will obtain when installed, but can vary slightly depending on the year, model, and even from one vehicle to the next. If you have questions about what size tires might fit on our lifts, please don't hesitate to email us.
For some good information on why the OME springs offer such a superior ride, please visit our OME springs page at this link.
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