Hey, I have a 94 XJ that I am looking at doing a lift on this summer. Don't want a bunch, about 3 1/2" suspension, planning on running some 33's. I don't want to get too much tire, then I would have to gears, axles, etc., and just not wanting to do that much. What brand lift would you suggest for an XJ?
Hey, I have a 94 XJ that I am looking at doing a lift on this summer. Don't want a bunch, about 3 1/2" suspension, planning on running some 33's. I don't want to get too much tire, then I would have to gears, axles, etc., and just not wanting to do that much. What brand lift would you suggest for an XJ?
gillman7,
Check out this;
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Suspension_Steering_Axles_and_Brakes/Budget_Lift.htm
Check out this;
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Suspension_Steering_Axles_and_Brakes/Budget_Lift.htm
just bought an 08 wrangler. wanting bigger tires. not going to be doing any serious offroading. do i have to do the lift if i get bigger tires? where is a good spot to get them? i also got the hard top, and will need a soft top by summer..where is a good spot for that? thanks.
Several from this area are going to be there Feb. 27, and 28th. I am presently trying to get everything ready in the Blazer. I put new bearings and lock out hubs on the front axle. I need to check for an air leak on the ARB locker. Check into a high output alternator.
Don't go to 4 wheel parts.
You should checkout jk forum. Go to the staging area and click on midwest. Bunch of locals there and will help you get going in the right direction.
Check out this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_F7QrR4Ur8
OK. Now after seeing Dave's pics I'm starting to miss my CJ7. 81 CJ7 258, T-5, D300, Stock Dana 30 and Model 20. First vehicle I completely rebuilt. Sold it to another member after my wife said, "I'm pregnant." Still kicking myself on that one.
Dan, that was a nice one!!! There's plenty more out there to be had, though. You'll be okay!!
If your wanting to run 33's on a 3.5 kit youll have to trim the fenders. Its not a huge deal but some people are a little scared of cutting on the body. Even with the fenders trimmed, if you wheel it semi hard the tires are still gonna make contact with the body on 3.5, especially if you disconnect the sway bars. You might wanna think about a little smaller tire or just about an inch more lift. It depends on your budget as to what lift and company I would recomend though. If moneys no option I would go with rubicon express but if your like most everyone else and on a budget there are several companies out there that make a good budget lift. I personally love Rustys Offroad. They make a great product and have great customer service. Rough Country also makes a great budget lift, it rides about like the name says but they make a good lift also. Theres so much I can try to tell ya on how to start out so if you have any more questions feel free to shoot em my way.
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=rustys&Category_Code=sus_xj_kit
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_suspension_lift_kits.html
the RE lift on my buddy'ss wrangler is built really well... although hes modified it a bunch by now.
the TREKKS system looks awesome
http://www.tntcustoms.com/page.asp?pageid=169
anything over 4.5" you'll need an SYE kit or a hack-n'-Tap for the rear output shaft of the transfer case.
as is, with 3.5" lift i think a 1" spacer for the transfer case / transmission would be good.
I'm still a newb, but i've learned a lot just reading up on it.
the TREKKS system looks awesome
http://www.tntcustoms.com/page.asp?pageid=169
anything over 4.5" you'll need an SYE kit or a hack-n'-Tap for the rear output shaft of the transfer case.
as is, with 3.5" lift i think a 1" spacer for the transfer case / transmission would be good.
I'm still a newb, but i've learned a lot just reading up on it.
