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Rough CountryPart 68970 · UPC 00840269950414

4.5-Inch Lift Kit with V2 Shocks for 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee 4WD

$1,669.95MAP price
In stock — 9 available
Shipping weight: 228 lb.
  • Fits 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee 4WD with the NP231 transfer case only
  • Excluded: 2.8L V-6 and diesel engines, AX5 transmissions, and 87-89 Peugeot manual transmissions
  • Kit contents include 4.5in coils, add-a-leaf spring kit, rear lift shackles, forged track bar, and two V2 monotube shock pairs
  • Running 33-inch tires means trimming the fenders 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 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 V2 Shocks, fitment-checked

Rough Country 68970 is a 4.5-inch lift kit for the 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee 4WD, built around 4.5in front coils, an add-a-leaf spring kit, rear lift shackles, a forged adjustable track bar, and two pairs of V2 monotube shocks. It fits only Cherokees with the NP231 transfer case, and 33-inch tires call for fender trimming.

This 4.5-inch lift kit for the 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee 4WD covers Base through Limited submodels, including Chief, Country, Laredo, Pioneer, Sport, Briarwood, Classic, and SE. The box carries front coils rated at 4.5in, an add-a-leaf spring kit for the rear, rear lift shackles, a forged adjustable track bar, and V2 monotube shocks front and rear. Confirm your drivetrain first: only NP231 transfer case Jeeps qualify, and the 2.8L V-6, diesel engines, AX5 transmissions, and 87-89 Peugeot manual transmissions are all outside the fitment. A downloadable Rough Country installation guide is available before you start.

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 1689BOX2
  • 1× Kit Box 1689BOX4
  • 1× Lift Shackles 1077
  • 1× Track Bar 1042
  • 1× V2 MONOTUBE SHOCK PAIR 760743
  • 1× V2 MONOTUBE SHOCK PAIR 760749

Rough Country shares subassemblies across kits, so individual package labels can carry broader application ranges. The complete 68970 kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.

Specifications

Specs

BrandRough Country
Part number68970
UPC / GTIN00840269950414
Lift height4.5 in
Shipping weight228 lb
Country of originUS
CategorySuspension & Lift Kits › Lift Kits
Installation guideDownloadable PDF

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