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Rough CountryPart 61640 · UPC 00840269950445

4.5-Inch Lift Kit with M1 Shocks for 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee 4WD — Part 61640

$1,439.95MAP price
In stock — 53 available
Shipping weight: 231 lb.
  • Fits 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee 4WD with the NP242 transfer case only
  • Not for 2.8L V-6 or diesel engines, AX5 transmissions, or 87-89 Peugeot manual transmissions
  • Kit includes 4.5in coils, add-a-leaf spring kit, rear lift shackles, forged 4-6.5 inch track bar, and two M1 monotube shock pairs
  • 33-inch tires require fender trimming for clearance
  • Downloadable installation guide available

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Will it fit your truck?

✓ Fits

1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee · 4WD
BaseBriarwoodChiefClassicCountryLaredoLimitedPioneerSESport

✕ Does not fit

  • Models with 2.8L V-6 or diesel engines
  • Models with AX5 transmission
  • 87-89 models with Peugeot manual transmissions

ONLY fits models with NP242 transfer case. If running 33" tires they will require fender trimming to clear. Fitment on this page is based on the manufacturer’s application data.

About this kit

4.5-Inch Lift Kit with M1 Shocks, fitment-checked

Rough Country 61640 is a 4.5-inch lift kit for 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee 4WD models built with the NP242 transfer case. The long-arm package pairs coils and an add-a-leaf spring kit with two M1 monotube shock pairs, rear lift shackles, and a forged adjustable track bar. It does not fit 2.8L V-6 or diesel engines, the AX5 transmission, or 87-89 Peugeot manual transmissions.

This 4.5-inch lift kit for the 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee 4WD covers Base through Limited submodels, including Chief, Country, Laredo, Pioneer, Sport, and Briarwood, but only on Jeeps equipped with the NP242 transfer case. Contents include the long arm box kit, 4.5in coils, an add-a-leaf spring kit, rear lift shackles, a forged track bar rated for 4-6.5 inches of lift, and two M1 monotube shock pairs. Running 33-inch tires calls for fender trimming. Check the exclusion list, then work from the downloadable Rough Country installation guide before you start. Shipping weight: 231.0 lb.

What’s in the box

Kit contents

  • 1× Add-A-Leaf Spring Kit 6123
  • 1× 4.5in Coils 9269
  • 1× Kit Box 1689BOX3
  • 1× Kit Box 1689BOX5
  • 1× Kit Box 1689BOX4
  • 1× Lift Shackles 1077
  • 1× Track Bar 1042
  • 1× Lng Arm Box Kt 242 1616BOX1
  • 1× M1 MONOTUBE SHOCK PAIR 770743P
  • 1× M1 MONOTUBE SHOCK PAIR 770749P

Rough Country shares subassemblies across kits, so individual package labels can carry broader application ranges. The complete 61640 kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.

Specifications

Specs

BrandRough Country
Part number61640
UPC / GTIN00840269950445
Lift height4.5 in
Shock packageM1 series
Shipping weight231 lb
Country of originUS
CategorySuspension & Lift Kits › Lift Kits
Installation guideDownloadable PDF

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