4.5-Inch Lift Kit with M1 Shocks for Jeep Cherokee XJ 4WD (1984–2001)
- Fits 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4WD with the NP242 transfer case only
- Not for 2.8L V-6 or diesel engines, the AX5 transmission, or 87-89 Peugeot manual transmissions
- Kit contents: 4.5in coils, 4in rear leaf springs, forged track bar for 4-6.5 inches of lift, long arm box kit, two M1 monotube shock pairs
- Quick-disconnect sway bar links and high-clearance lower control arms included in the long-arm package
- 33-inch tires call for fender trimming to clear
- Downloadable installation guide available — shipping weight: 279 lb
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Will it fit your truck?
✓ Fits
✕ 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 61740 is a 4.5-inch lift kit for the 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4WD, built around a long-arm setup with two pairs of M1 monotube shocks. It fits only Cherokees with the NP242 transfer case, and it does not fit the 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 XJ 4WD pairs 4.5in front coils with 4in rear leaf springs, a forged adjustable track bar rated for 4-6.5 inches of lift, a long-arm box kit, and two M1 monotube shock pairs. The long arms and X-Flex control arms use greasable flex joints with a 2.5-inch body and 1.25-inch threads, with upper joints pivoting up to 20 degrees and lower joints up to 35 degrees. Confirm your transfer case, engine, and transmission against the exclusions first, then work from the downloadable Rough Country installation guide.
What’s in the box
Kit contents
- 1× 4.5in Coils 9269
- 2× 4in Rear Leaf Spring 8047E
- 1× Kit Box 1689BOX3
- 1× Kit Box 1689BOX5
- 1× Kit Box 1689BOX4
- 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 61740 kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.
Specifications
Specs
| Brand | Rough Country |
| Part number | 61740 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00840269950469 |
| Lift height | 4.5 in |
| Shock package | M1 series |
| Shipping weight | 279 lb |
| Country of origin | US |
| Category | Suspension & Lift Kits › Lift Kits |
| Installation guide | Downloadable PDF |
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