XJStorm
NAXJA Member #1062
- Location
- Belfair, WA
Got money from family for Jeep parts. NEED @ least a 3-3.5" lift. Currently planning on a Rocky Road Outfitters 3" Budget Lift with a set of Doetsch Tech Shocks... not sure if the RRO Standard issue or the PreRunners. (thoughts?) (Saving up for an Rubicon Express XJLA 5.5" Extreme Duty... estimated $$$ 1-1.5yrs from now.)
Before I go and spend the money ($335.53 with 3 day shipping due to time constraints), is there anyone that has a better idea or something up for sale? I know this post probably belongs in the "Wanted" section, but due to time needed to be sure it was focused @ the NW (Bremerton/Tacoma general area... Olympia/Seattle Ok).
MUST get something on before I fly out on travel so the wife doesn't need to worry about heavy loads due to the 31"/10.50R15s I have stuffed on my stocker. (Front is ok, but rear rubs if loaded with luggage/family... Discount Tire Company worked with me to put them on and was SURE the rear wouldn't be a problem and we were only concerned about the front. Even fit tested, I asked if we needed a fit check on rear and they said no. Have minor damage to right rear tire, which they are going to replace FREE of Charge. Very pleased with Discount Tire of Bremerton!)
I know lift blocks are a bad way to go, but I'm not going to get crazy till I get my 5.5" and have to have something for now. Planning on using some 2.5" blocks a friend gave me vice the 1.5" ones that come with the RRO set. This will leave me with a slight rake, but I can handle that for a year or so.
Edit: How much lift (if any) will the stock shocks allow? Was thinking... if I don't need the shocks I could go ahead and get the Adjustable Coil Spacers & RRO Shackes for $295.14. This would be good for future use, AND preclude the rake from using the blocks my friend gave me... but it depends on what the stock shocks can do as the low price on the DTs from RRO is IF they are bought with the complete Budget Lift. (though maybe they'd work with me on a discount if buying the ACS & Shackles.) Though 4" in front may require a Slip Yoke Eliminator (still learning... don't laugh if thats the wrong part LOL!!! I'm a great Electronic Tech, new to wrenching. Good thing my Dad/Bro-In-Law are Wrench Heads!)
Thanks for any help.
Before I go and spend the money ($335.53 with 3 day shipping due to time constraints), is there anyone that has a better idea or something up for sale? I know this post probably belongs in the "Wanted" section, but due to time needed to be sure it was focused @ the NW (Bremerton/Tacoma general area... Olympia/Seattle Ok).
MUST get something on before I fly out on travel so the wife doesn't need to worry about heavy loads due to the 31"/10.50R15s I have stuffed on my stocker. (Front is ok, but rear rubs if loaded with luggage/family... Discount Tire Company worked with me to put them on and was SURE the rear wouldn't be a problem and we were only concerned about the front. Even fit tested, I asked if we needed a fit check on rear and they said no. Have minor damage to right rear tire, which they are going to replace FREE of Charge. Very pleased with Discount Tire of Bremerton!)
I know lift blocks are a bad way to go, but I'm not going to get crazy till I get my 5.5" and have to have something for now. Planning on using some 2.5" blocks a friend gave me vice the 1.5" ones that come with the RRO set. This will leave me with a slight rake, but I can handle that for a year or so.
Edit: How much lift (if any) will the stock shocks allow? Was thinking... if I don't need the shocks I could go ahead and get the Adjustable Coil Spacers & RRO Shackes for $295.14. This would be good for future use, AND preclude the rake from using the blocks my friend gave me... but it depends on what the stock shocks can do as the low price on the DTs from RRO is IF they are bought with the complete Budget Lift. (though maybe they'd work with me on a discount if buying the ACS & Shackles.) Though 4" in front may require a Slip Yoke Eliminator (still learning... don't laugh if thats the wrong part LOL!!! I'm a great Electronic Tech, new to wrenching. Good thing my Dad/Bro-In-Law are Wrench Heads!)
Thanks for any help.
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