I have a 97 jeep cherokee xj and i want atleast a 3.5" lift. I would go 4.5" but my budget can barely afford it and i hear i have to get alot more shit if i go that big. I was looking at this lift here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-01-Jeep-XJ-Cherokee-Rough-Country-4-5-lift-kits-kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33585QQihZ008QQitemZ180176776197QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

I hear shackles arnt very good. Is this lift even worth bying. If i did go 4.5" what else do ineed.

If you are answering this please only answer if you know what you are talking about