Long Arm Upgrade Kit for 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ
- Fits 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee and 1986–1992 Comanche 4WD with a 4.5-inch or 6-inch lift
- NP242 transfer case required; 2.8L V-6 and diesel models are excluded
- Does not fit 87-89 models with Peugeot manual transmissions
- X-Flex arms: 2.5 in flex joint bodies, 1.25 in thread, greasable, Clevite rubber bushings
- 0.25 in thick heavy-duty crossmember; high-clearance lower control arms
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✓ Fits
✕ Does not fit
- Models with 2.8L V-6 or diesel engines
- 87-89 models with Peugeot manual transmissions
ONLY fits models equipped with 4.5-inch or 6-inch Lifts. ONLY fits models with NP242 transfer case. Fitment on this page is based on the manufacturer’s application data.
About this kit
Long Arm Upgrade Kit, fitment-checked
A long arm conversion for 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee and 1986–1992 Comanche 4WD rigs running a 4.5-inch or 6-inch lift. X-Flex arms with 2.5 in flex joint bodies and Clevite rubber bushings let the front end articulate — upper joints swing up to 20 degrees, lowers up to 35. Fitment is limited to the NP242 transfer case; 2.8L V-6 and diesel engines are out, as are 87-89 Peugeot manual transmission models.
This kit swaps the short factory control arms for long arms on the 1984–2001 Cherokee and 1986–1992 Comanche, hanging them from a 0.25 in thick heavy-duty crossmember. Lower arms use a high-clearance profile, and the X-Flex ends combine Clevite rubber bushings with greasable flex joints on 1.25 in thread. Fit is narrow: 4.5-inch or 6-inch lift, NP242 transfer case only, no 2.8L V-6 or diesel, and no 87-89 Jeeps with Peugeot manual transmissions. Check all four conditions against your rig, then use the downloadable Rough Country installation guide to plan the job.
What’s in the box
Kit contents
- 1× Kit Box 1689BOX3
- 1× Kit Box 1689BOX5
- 1× Lng Arm Box Kt 242 1616BOX1
Rough Country shares subassemblies across kits, so individual package labels can carry broader application ranges. The complete 61600U kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.
Specifications
Specs
| Brand | Rough Country |
| Part number | 61600U |
| UPC / GTIN | 00843030124601 |
| Shipping weight | 109 lb |
| Country of origin | US |
| Category | Suspension & Lift Kits › Control Arms & Track Bars |
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