TNT Customs 7.5" Lift

So I was thinking about going with a TNT 7.5" lift for my 98' XJ with 35x12.50's. My intentions are to eventually swap out the front Dana 30 with a 44 some time in the future and going 37x13.50's. What do you guys think about going with the 7.5" lift with the 35's? I know that I can fit 35's on a 5.5"-6.5" lift with trimming but I also was thinking about using limiting straps to prevent too much body roll and throwing off the balance with a tall lift like that. The taller lift will give me better flex overall but also my center of gravity will be higher. Just wanted a little input from others, thanks!

flex isnt better just cuz its taller. id stay lower if it were me.

stay low unless you only mud (i would assume being in LV you arent doing a ton of muding)

You would be surprised, the desrt turns into a giant mud pit when it rains out there(always seems to flood - who'da thunk)
never really wheeled vegas but i know the area well, no need to be tall

Yeah not a lot of mudding going on for me. We do trail runs and rock crawling. I was also thinking if I do go lower, the TNT 5.5 would be a good choice. I know with their design you get a ton of clearance from their bent control arms. I heard now that RE is not currently distributing parts, TNT now uses different springs and actually puts it closer to a 6" lift. I guess the upgrade in the future isn't that big of a deal if the lower lift will be better for now with 35's.

i'd go with the 5.5.. what springs are they using now?

ya the lower lift would be a better choice man :thumbup:

Not sure about what springs they are using, I was trying to research it but to no avail. I called them yesterday and got a machine.

limit straps wont do anything will roll stability... you'll have at least 4-5"+ of down travel before you even get close to pulling the limit straps taught. if one tire has to drop 4-5", before you start to limit it, its allready too late. limiting it earlier is counter productive, and against the whole point of lifting with parts that increase flex.

get some variable valving shocks, and give it just enough rebound valving to prevent the excessive roll.

My brother installed this on his Wrangler and has not had any complaints and runs 35's. I will be doing the same on mine but not until after summer.
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_6xla.html

Check out tnt's low wagon build.
5.5 on 37's.


http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1032532

Definitely the 5.5" kit.

That TNT 5.5 kit looks killer!

Is there a link on that build on that pictured XJ somewhere?

theres a link right under the picture.

its ok, I missed it at first too

We like our T&T Customs 5.5" Y-Link Suspension with 32s, 4.56 gears, and Powertrax No-Slip Lockers. Installation of the Y-Link and "Stiffeners" was very simple (four hours). The most difficult aspect of the installation was changing the transmission mount (our fault). We forgot to replace the mount, which was in a sad state and had to install it after the Y-Link was installed. This required about forty-five minutes as I couldn't see a bloody thing due to nightfall and a flickering set of bulbs in our garage lighting system. The next morning, the result of our Sisyphean labour was installing the old mount after taking it off and the transfer case was resting on the cross-member. This led to a very annoying, spine-jarring vibration that even caused the steering wheel to oscillate. Off came the old mount and I corrected my poor visibility-induced failure by finally fastening the new mount. Now the transfer case sat four inches above the cross-member instead of trading paint with it. The nasty vibrations were gone. Life was pleasant once more. Birds sang. Bees buzzed. Cats frolicked. Neighbours sighed. Jets flew. Babies were born. Etc.