Cheap Lift Options?

[ErikL]

i have a 94 xj, it has 30x9.5's all around and they rub, way more then i would like them to. what different low cost options do i have to get 2-3" of lift so they stop rubbing and tearing up my flares. the rears have already windowed the flares and the fronts are starting to tear apart now.

what would everyones suggestion be? i want to spend as little as possible.
i need front and rear

[Wackodrumr]

You can get front ZJ coil springs and rear Dodge Dakota spring packs.

[ErikL]

what else would i need with that? or is it just enough lift to not need to replace anything else? anyone needs drag racing advice im the man, but this is all new to me

[xjj33p3r]

I've got 2" blocks I'll sell ya

[oldmopars]

I made my own lift spacers for the front and bought longer shackles for the rear. Dakota springs and ZJ coils are also a good way to go. The rear can also use SMALL lift blocks, not the best option, but is cheap. I have also read that F150/E150 front coils will fit and give 2-3in lift.
Also see http://www.cheapxj.com/ good info here.

Scott

[ErikL]

i couldnt get that link to work..... thank everyone for all the help..... this is my DD, but ride quality isnt much of a concern, i look it comfort the same way as getting it dirty..... its a jeep what do you expect.....

front: how much lift would ZJ front coils add vs. f-150? and are either one better then doing say 2-3" spacers?

rear: dakota leafs vs. shackles and blocks..


again i appreciate everything you all have to say


and if anyone has these parts laying around, let me know the price and we can talk about easing your load alittle

[siminsez01]

get a 2" BB. poly spacers for the front and shackles for the rear. the shackels are better for the rear because they are reusable when you decide to lift the jeep higher. FYI, the stock shocks will have enough travel with the 2" lift.

$99 from rusty's.....

http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=rustys&Product_Code=XJ-B1&Category_Code=sus_xj_kit

[XJhabitat]

thats strange... i got a 94 with 31 10.5 MT(bald) stock and i dont rub enouf to the point where its a problem.. what you could do for practicly free is get ur hands on some MJ shackles they'll give about an inch of lift then you could stack a couple coil spring isolators in the front and it will give you a little bit. its worth a try if you dont have the $$ right now

[MUDDOG]

I just bought the 3 inch lift off Ebay...Its a Rough Country...From what I hear they ride ruff...But they are CHEAP..Was $96 off ebay..

[Stonycar]

I just bought the 3 inch lift off Ebay...Its a Rough Country...From what I hear they ride ruff...But they are CHEAP..Was $96 off ebay..


I hope you didnt buy that kit everybody was talkin about... just spacers in front and hallow bloks in the back... if not give the link so we can see what it is ! :P Thx

[MUDDOG]

No I didnt....Its front coils & rear add a leafs....Just waiting to get tires then the lift will go in...

Im doing this as cheap as I can...Bought the XJ for $250 & have driven it everyday for the last 3 months no probs

Heres the kit I bought

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7968458354&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

[ErikL]

thats strange... i got a 94 with 31 10.5 MT(bald) stock and i dont rub enouf to the point where its a problem.. what you could do for practicly free is get ur hands on some MJ shackles they'll give about an inch of lift then you could stack a couple coil spring isolators in the front and it will give you a little bit. its worth a try if you dont have the $$ right now
i have after market wheels, so the back spacing it alot different

[XJhabitat]

i have cragar 342s with 4" bs.. i cut the flares just a little bit where it was rubbing and it made a big difference. you cant tell where i cut it so its not noticeable

[Cherokid]

Check the local papers, e-bay, and the jeep forums for parts for sale. You can do it for about 1/2 to 1/3 the price of new.

Good wheelin'

Cherokid