2 inch lift or BB

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jdurbach

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Centennial

• Jan 21, 2007

• #1

Hey guys Im looking to get a lift on my 99 xj and I cant decide between the Rustys 1.75 BB or the 2 inch AAL. Are there any other 2 inch lift kitsw out there. I like the fact that the rustys kits have a full length AAL. Also where can I find some pics of both these kits to see how a XJ looks with them. How do they do on the trail?

 

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PaulJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Lynnwood, WA

• Jan 21, 2007

• #2

There are many out there. Try rocky-road.com or rocklizardfabrication.com or dpgoffroad.com

 

CanMan

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Lake Tapps, WA

• Jan 22, 2007

• #3

You can get a cheap 2 inches, by adding a stock XJ main leaf. Add a 1" or 1.5" shackle if you want. You can use Grand Cherokee V8 springs up front, for about 1" lift, and a 1" spacer.

Another cheap alternative.

 

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jdurbach

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Centennial

• Jan 22, 2007

• #4

Should I get the greaseable shackle or the aal. If I got the shackle I would buy new stock leaf packs before summer.

 

CanMan

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Lake Tapps, WA

• Jan 22, 2007

• #5

jdurbach said:

Should I get the greaseable shackle or the aal. If I got the shackle I would buy new stock leaf packs before summer.

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Greasable ones help with squeeks that can occur. Helps prolong the life of the bushing. I run TnT shackles, but have the non greasable ones, before they started making theirs greasable. Haven't had any squeeks yet.

 

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Timber

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Slohio

• Jan 22, 2007

• #6

Every XJ is different, but my '99 got vibes after a 2" with AAL. I am still driving without a front prop. shaft until I get the pinion angle just right. I'd say go with the 1.5" shackle lift. I wish I had. My leaf packs weren't sagging, and the AAL makes the ride a bit rough. I also think the slightly raised pinion caused by the shackle would've actually helped in my case
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jdurbach

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Centennial

• Jan 22, 2007

• #7

My leafs still have arch in them. SO I guess Ill go with the rustys kit with the rear shackles. I think at the end of summer after Ive saved up enough money I will upgrade with new coils and shocks. Ive heard that the shackles put stress on the leaf packs too.