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

Built for Cherokee XJ owners who want maximum articulation and off-road capability without sacrificing on-road manners, this 6.5-inch long-arm lift kit relocates your front control arms to preserve suspension geometry while delivering extreme flex and ground clearance. The long-arm design maintains optimum alignment angles through wild terrain, and you'll safely run 35"–37" tires with proper fender work.

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 | 4–6.5 Inch Lift — Heavy-duty adjustable unit forged from solid steel, delivering precision alignment and unmatched strength for the duration of ownership.
• Lift Shackles | Rear | 1.5 Inch–2 Inch Lift — Mounting brackets that angle your rear leaf springs to achieve the final lift height and maintain correct suspension geometry.
• Long Arm Box Kit | NP242 — Complete front control-arm relocation hardware with high-clearance lower arms and extreme-travel long arms designed to maximize articulation while keeping geometry dialed in.
• X-Flex Control Arms — Built with Clevite OEM-style rubber bushings and oversized flex joints (2.5-inch body, 1.25-inch threads, fully greasable). Upper joints pivot up to 20 degrees; lower joints pivot up to 35 degrees for superior off-road flex.
• 4-Inch Rear Leaf Springs | Full Pack (qty 2) — Premium replacement leaf packs that deliver the rear lift and support heavier loads with long-lasting durability.
• 6.5-Inch Front Coil Springs — Properly tuned coils matched to the long-arm geometry for balanced ride quality and off-road control.
• N3 Shock Absorbers | Nitrogen-Charged — Rough Country's premium shocks with 10-stage variable valving, high-pressure nitrogen charge, durable 18mm spring-loaded piston rods, and oversized bodies for rapid cooling — delivering enhanced ride comfort on-road and superior control off-road.
• Quick-Disconnect Sway Bar Links — Effortlessly disconnect for maximum suspension flex when tackling challenging terrain; easily secure when cruising on pavement.

Important notes

• Fits only NP242 transfer-case models (1984–2001 Cherokee XJ 4WD). Does not fit models with 2.8L V-6, diesel engine, or 1987–1989 models equipped with Peugeot manual transmissions.
• If running 35" tires, fender trimming is required for clearance.

Why customers pick this at Road Runner

• Long-arm design preserves suspension geometry — caster and pinion angles stay true even at full articulation, eliminating the aggressive steering feel and accelerated tire wear that plague shorter lifts.
• Built-in alignment correction — when we install this kit, we perform professional wheel alignment in-house as part of the service, ensuring your XJ handles predictably on road and trail.
• Rough Country lifetime warranty backed locally — you're covered for defects for life, and we're right here to honor it.
• Tested and tuned by techs who do these every week — our team knows exactly how to dial in your suspension for your driving style and terrain.
• Extreme articulation out of the box — 20-degree upper and 35-degree lower joint flex means you'll traverse rocky, uneven ground with confidence.

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