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Originally posted by Xtracurricular:
older cherokees could be lifted higher before needing a slip yoke kit. My 2000 was starting to show some issue at 3" with the proper shims installed. Just like their quality, they varied a lot in this area too.
3" is about the limit for an Xterra without putting a solid axle under the front. I bought my girlfriend a 3.5" lift that came out to be 4.5" in front and 5" in back. With a SYE and new drive shaft it was still about $500 less than the 3" lift I put on mine.