4.5 Inch Lift Kit | Long Arm | Aal | Np242 | Jeep Cherokee Xj 4wd (1984-2001)

Built for Cherokee XJ 4WD owners who want serious articulation and trail-ready clearance, this 4.5-inch long-arm lift kit relocates your front control arms to maintain correct suspension geometry while delivering extreme articulation for off-road dominance. Supports 33–35 inch tires and preserves driveline angles for smooth on-road manners.

Installed and serviced at Road Runner Wheels & Tires. Most lift kits go in the same day. Call (678) 400-6467 to schedule.

What's included

• Track Bar | Forged — Precision-welded steel track bar for solid axle centering and adjustability across 4–6.5 inch lift applications.
• Lift Shackles | Rear — Adds 1.5–2 inches of rear lift to match front height and maintain level stance.
• Long Arm Box Kit | NP242 — Complete long-arm control-arm relocation hardware engineered to keep caster and pinion angle correct at ride height.
• X-Flex Control Arms — Heavy-duty arms with Clevite OEM-style rubber bushings and oversized flex joints (2.5-inch body, 1.25-inch threads). Upper joints pivot 20°, lower joints 35° for maximum articulation.
• Add-A-Leaf Spring Kit — Cost-effective rear lift using factory spring pack plus additional leaf for durability and strength.
• 4.5-Inch Coils — Front coil springs designed for the 4.5-inch lift height and full-flex performance.
• N3 Shock Box — Monotube shocks with 10-stage variable valving, nitrogen charge, 18mm spring-loaded pistons, and oversized bodies for faster cooling and ride quality. (V2 and M1 options available—call for details.)
• Hardware & Installation Kits — Complete fastener and bushing package for a secure, fully bolt-on installation.

Important notes

• This kit fits only NP242 transfer-case models. It does not fit vehicles with 2.8L V-6, diesel engines, AX5 transmission, or 1987–1989 models equipped with Peugeot manual transmissions.
• Vehicles running 33-inch tires will require fender trimming for tire clearance.
• Full replacement leaf packs are available as an upgrade to the add-a-leaf configuration—contact us for pricing and fitment.

Why customers pick this at Road Runner

• Long-arm geometry corrected at ride height — no premature ball-joint wear or caster issues.
• Rough Country lifetime warranty backed by our local expertise and parts availability.
• Professionally installed by technicians who service XJ lifts every week.
• Full alignment performed in-house as part of every lift install, ensuring tracking and tire wear are dialed in.
• Greasable control arms and field-proven Rough Country shock options keep your rig trail-ready for years.

Ready to build it? Call (678) 400-6467. Hablamos Español.