Important "double" Lift Question

If I got a 3'' Black Diamond lift kit on my 97 XJ -> http://www.4wheelerssupply.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/1581

I would be able to fit my 31'' tires no problem right?

Could I also buy a 1 3/4 inch or 2 inch budget boost to use with this kit to get a total 4-5'' lift? Would this have a negative affect?

how is the black diamond lift? Anyone have it? Comments please?

Thanks!

It's completely normal to add a BB to a lift to gain additional height. Use a spacer in the front and a shackle in the rear, not a block unless you add a traction bar.

Negatives to this would be too much height just to run 31s. Unless you were planning on running bigger tires.

HTH

Just keep in mind that going up another 1" or 2" from where you are now may create other issues like drivline vibration which is caused by the angle of the drivshaft. You may need a SYE or at least a transfercase drop. If you need an SYE it can get pretty pricey so if you only plan on running 31's just stay with the 3" you have now. Just my 2 cents. Good luck.

Dirk Pitt said:

It's completely normal to add a BB to a lift to gain additional height. Use a spacer in the front and a shackle in the rear, not a block unless you add a traction bar.

Negatives to this would be too much height just to run 31s. Unless you were planning on running bigger tires.

HTH

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What Dirk said. If you're planning to run 31's for now, why not run the 3" lift and maximize your usage of it (travel and so on) by using proper shocks and maybe trimming a bit. Then when you're ready to go to bigger tires, go taller.