6.5-Inch Lift Kit with N3 Shocks for 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee 4WD
- Fits 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4WD with the NP242 transfer case only
- Long-arm package with X-Flex arms: upper joints pivot up to 20 degrees, lower joints up to 35 degrees
- Includes 6.5in front coils, two 4in rear leaf springs, 1.5 to 2 inch lift shackles, forged track bar, and N3 shocks
- 35 inch tires require fender trimming to clear
- Downloadable installation guide available; shipping weight: 286 lb
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Will it fit your truck?
✓ Fits
✕ Does not fit
- Models with 2.8L V-6 engine
- Models diesel engine
- 87-89 models with Peugeot manual transmissions
ONLY fits models with NP242 transfer case. If running 35" tires they will require fender trimming to clear. Fitment on this page is based on the manufacturer’s application data.
About this kit
6.5-Inch Lift Kit with N3 Shocks, fitment-checked
Rough Country 61822 is a 6.5-inch lift kit for 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4WD models built with the NP242 transfer case. The kit pairs long-arm control arms and N3 shocks with 6.5in front coils, 4in rear leaf springs, rear lift shackles, and a forged adjustable track bar.
This 6.5-inch lift kit for the 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4WD covers Base through Limited trims listed in the fitment section, but only on Cherokees equipped with the NP242 transfer case — verify yours before ordering. Kit contents include a long-arm box kit, X-Flex arms with greasable oversized flex joints, high-clearance lower arms, quick-disconnect sway bar links, a forged track bar rated for 4 to 6.5 inches of lift, 6.5in coils, two 4in rear leaf springs, 1.5 to 2 inch rear lift shackles, and N3 shocks. Running 35 inch tires means trimming the fenders for clearance. A downloadable installation guide is available.
What’s in the box
Kit contents
- 2× 4in Rear Leaf Spring 8047E
- 1× Kit Box 1689BOX3
- 1× Kit Box 1689BOX5
- 1× Kit Box 1689BOX4
- 1× Lift Shackles 1077
- 1× 6.5in Coils 9275
- 1× N3 Shock Box 1672BOX2
- 1× Track Bar 1042
- 1× Lng Arm Box Kt 242 1616BOX1
Rough Country shares subassemblies across kits, so individual package labels can carry broader application ranges. The complete 61822 kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.
Specifications
Specs
| Brand | Rough Country |
| Part number | 61822 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00843030124564 |
| Lift height | 6.5 in |
| Shock package | N3 series |
| Shipping weight | 286 lb |
| Country of origin | US |
| Category | Suspension & Lift Kits › Lift Kits |
| Installation guide | Downloadable PDF |
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