4.5-Inch Lift Kit with M1 Shocks for 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee 4WD — Part 68640
- Fits 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee 4WD — NP231 transfer case only
- Does not fit 2.8L V-6 or diesel engines, the AX5 transmission, or 87-89 Peugeot manual transmissions
- Kit contents: 4.5-inch front coils, 4-inch rear leaf springs, forged track bar (4-6.5 inch lift range), and two M1 monotube shock pairs
- Running 33-inch tires calls for fender trimming to clear
- Downloadable installation guide available
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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 NP231 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 68640 is a 4.5-inch lift kit for 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee 4WD, built around front coils, rear leaf springs, a forged adjustable track bar, and two pairs of M1 monotube shocks. It fits only Cherokees equipped with the NP231 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 4WD covers Base through Limited trims, including Chief, Laredo, Pioneer, Sport, and the other submodels listed in the fitment section. The bill of materials includes 4.5-inch front coils, a pair of 4-inch rear leaf springs, a forged track bar rated for a 4-6.5 inch lift range, and two M1 monotube shock pairs. Read the transfer case, engine, and transmission exclusions carefully before ordering, and plan on trimming the fenders if you intend to run 33-inch tires. A downloadable Rough Country installation guide is available.
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 1689BOX2
- 1× Kit Box 1689BOX4
- 1× Track Bar 1042$169.95
- 1× M1 MONOTUBE SHOCK PAIR 770743P
- 1× M1 MONOTUBE SHOCK PAIR 770749P
Priced components are sold separately here, so a worn shock or arm can be replaced on its own later.
Rough Country shares subassemblies across kits, so individual package labels can carry broader application ranges. The complete 68640 kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.
Specifications
Specs
| Brand | Rough Country |
| Part number | 68640 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00840269950421 |
| Lift height | 4.5 in |
| Shock package | M1 series |
| Shipping weight | 278 lb |
| Country of origin | US |
| Category | Suspension & Lift Kits › Lift Kits |
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