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4″-5″ Jeep Cherokee Lift Kits OME Springs

4″ – 5″ Jeep Cherokee Lift Kits with OME Spring Design are the best riding, most comfortable lift system on the market for your Cherokee XJ. Let’s face it… there are at least a hundred different lift kits out there for your Jeep.
What separates one from another?
Even when we flip thru websites, they all look the same.

It is the pictures of the springs? Shocks? All the nice brackets and bits? Fancy paint jobs on the Jeep body? Those pictures sure make those kits look nice. So how does one choose?

OME Coil Spring Design for Cherokee

Micro-Alloyed Steel Springs: Manufactured from state-of-the-art micro-alloyed spring steel for maximum strength and long-lasting durability.
Double Scragging: Each spring is double scragged (compressed past its yield point) before and after shot peening to reduce internal stress and prevent sagging over time.
Precision Mandrels: Formed on computer-controlled, precision mandrels to ensure manufacturing consistency and accurate load handling.
Exact Fitment: Designed with specific end configurations to guarantee a direct, precise fit matching original equipment specifications.
Durable Coating: Finished in a hard-wearing powder coat that resists corrosion from mud, road salt, and harsh weather.
Strut Options feature nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube designs calibrated to restore and improve on and offroad handling and control.
Triple-chrome-plated Strut piston rod provides an ultra-smooth surface that reduces seal wear and prevents fluid leaks.
Seamless working Shock/Strut cylinders and Teflon-coated piston bands extend product life and maintain an ideal piston stroke.
Multi-stage precision Shock/Strut hydraulic valves reduce fluid aeration and react quickly to changing road surfaces.
Thick strut bodies and brackets on Shocks/Struts minimize flex to help maintain proper wheel alignment and vehicle control.

Underneath it all, underneath all the advertising, the flashy photos, the colorful vehicles, lies the foundation of any lift. The springs. All those lift kits you see all stacked up in the magazines and catalogs, they do have at least one thing in common… stiff riding springs.

Crummy springs are the bane of the Jeep 4×4 world….. prevalent, horrible, tough to identify. Advertising budgets and flashy colors in pictures make great camouflage for them. They’ll take your dream toy and turn it into something no one wants to ride in, and you curse every day you failed to research properly and wound up on those stiff big brand name springs.

OME Spring Design Manufacturing Features

Material: Built using state-of-the-art micro-alloyed spring steel to provide superior strength and long-lasting durability.
Durability Testing: Each spring is double scragged (compressed past its yield point) before and after shot peening to reduce internal stress and greatly enhance service life.
Precision Forming: Coils are formed on computer-controlled, precision mandrels to maintain strict manufacturing consistency.
Fitment Design: Spring end configurations are engineered to exact vehicle specifications for a guaranteed, precise fit.
Protective Finish: Coated in a hard-wearing, durable black powder coat to resist corrosion and harsh trail environments.
Draw-Tapered and Diamond-Cut Leaves: Reduces friction between leaves and improves load distribution across the bearing surface.
Shot-Peened Tension Side: Treats the tension side of each leaf to reduce stress fatigue and double the operational life of the spring.
Re-Greaseable Nylon Interleaf Pads: Minimizes tip friction and noise where load is highest, enhancing ride comfort.
Graphite Coating: Lowers friction dynamically between individual steel leaves and friction pads.

Best Cherokee lift springs on the planet, no debate…

Spring manufacture is a fine art which very few companies take the time to engineer properly. The largest names in the business are guilty of it…. mass producing cheap springs that ride brutally stiff, but sell well because of the insane markup that most 4×4 shops get on those springs…. meaning they really push those big name kits. As a general rule, the less markup on a spring there is, the less likely you are to see it on your local 4×4 shop’s shelves…. which is why you rarely see Old Man Emu components. They are the best quality parts, but not the most heavily advertised. At Rocky Road… we look beyond hype and really do take a different approach to our customer’s Jeeps. A better one…

We’ll touch on a couple flawed systems briefly… Starting with the worst first.

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 jeeper who purchased an AAL kit from another shop and lost his lift height in a few months, or who just can’t take the rough ride anymore. 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.

Improved Cherokee Handling and Comfort

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 4×4 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…. you are. Go with the best spring right off the bat and you’ll never regret the purchase. Better still, your friends and family will actually WANT to ride on your Jeep instead of dreading the horrible ride of those stiff-riding springs.

Almost as bad for your handling 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. Some people on the forums enjoy their long-arm kits, but underneath it all is some sketch and spooky highway driving going on. If all you want is to build a trailer queen though… by all means, a long-arm kit may be for you.

Jeep Cherokee OLD MAN EMU Spring Design Lift Kit

There is no question about it, the world knows that Old Man Emu Spring Design 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 Design 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.

Rocky Road soft-ride long travel shocks. We feel we have designed the best riding shock we have found on the market today for moderate weight vehicles like our Jeeps. Other shocks are designed for vehicles thousands of lbs heavier (namely, pickup trucks), our engineered shocks are right on the money for a Jeep. Superbly valved for a great ride on road without being mushy offroad.

Each XJ Lift Kit Includes:

Old Man Emu Design replacement rear leaf springs. A whole new spring pack with an excellent matching of spring rate for ride comfort, and load capacity for longevity.
Old Man Emu Design replacement front coils. Again, the best riding spring on the market available in various spring rates for those carrying winch bumpers and such.
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.
Optional Long Travel shocks. Rocky Road Engineered soft riding shocks designed for the medium weight of the Cherokee. Rides like a dream onroad as opposed to other STIFF shocks.
Optional 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!
Optional 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. We have kits for both Left hand and Right hand drive Jeeps.
Optional Transfer case drop. This kit from Old Man Emu helps avoid driveshaft vibrations by easing the angles at your Ujoints. Very simple to install
Optional Extension 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.

Best ride quality and handling for any Cherokee lift kit

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.

Don’t just take our word for it that RRO lifts are the best. Mopar Underground… the Mopar team that builds those awesome concept vehicle you see at SEMA, in the magazines, and at auto shows and events around the country have chosen Rocky Road lift kits 3 times for their project Jeeps. Mopar can choose any lift system, they have come to Rocky Road since there is no better suspension. That’s just a fact.

Most Comfortable Cherokee XJ Lift

Check out our recommended optional components for your Jeep listed below. They’re not mandatory for the installation and some folks like the ability to economize a bit up front and work in stages, but these items can help make your installation go more smoothly in some instances.

Kits are available in 4″ and 5″ lift heights. These specified lift heights are typical of what most Cherokees will obtain when installed. This vary slightly depending on the year, model, and even from one vehicle to the next. If you have questions about this lift, others, tire fitment, please email us. We’re not just a shop that ‘sells’ Cherokee parts, we own and operate our own Cherokees. We have a great deal of experience on these vehicles. We get calls and emails every day from Jeepers who unfortunately bought other stiff riding lifts and finally come to experts to help fix their problems. Make sure YOU get it right from the start, with Rocky Road.

Long Travel Prerunner Shock System

Softer Ride. Low gas pressure makes shocks more forgiving and comfortable for everyday street driving. But valving & construction heavy duty for offroad use & abuse.
Lower Seal Stress. Low internal pressures place less friction & physical stress on internal seals, extending component life.
Damage Resistance. If outer casing receives a dent or ding from road debris, inner compression tube remains undamaged, functional.
Independent Valving Control. Dual-valve designs separate compression and rebound movements, allowing fine-tuning without unwanted side effects on opposing cycles.
Improved Ride Quality. Advanced valving systems absorb rough road impacts, reduce noise, vibration, & harshness.
Better Handling and Stability. Nitrogen gas-charging and specialized control technologies reduce vehicle body roll, sway. Also, bounce during sudden lane changes or turns. Better control for higher speed offroad fun.
Shorter Stopping Distances. Tires firmly planted on pavement helps vehicle brake faster, more securely in emergency, & more traction offroad.
Extended Component Life. Restoring proper ride control and comfort prevents premature, uneven tire wear. Also, protects fragile steering and suspension parts from excessive shock damage.
Enhanced Durability. Special anti-corrosion rod coatings, premium oil seals, and robust piston constructions help prevent fluid leaks and extend product lifespan.
High Velocity Speed Sensitive Valving. The surge in fluid volume forces open internal shims or relief valves (often arranged in a shim stack) to manage the massive spike in energy, turning kinetic motion into controlled thermal heat without creating a dangerously rigid impact.
Massive 1 5/8 Piston Assembly.
Added Oil Capacity past the factory baselines to improve suspension performance, progression, and bottoming resistance
Enhanced Suspension Flex 1-2″ more suspension than Dobinson.
Cellular Nitrogen Gas. 180 p.s.i. Nitrogen Gas Charged. Microscopic, sealed pockets of gas trapped inside a dense, closed-cell foam sleeve rather than floating freely as a loose gas charge. More commonly known as foam cell technology