Recent content by JamesHatch

I guess all this makes me lean in the direction of doing it once and doing it right. Assuming I want to do a 4.5in long arm setup, who make the best system for max ride quality and handling? I am ok sacrificing some off-road performance. I have heard that 3link have lots of bumpsteer and brake...

What’s your opinion on either the Rustys 4.5LA or the Rough Country 4.5LA. That would be the same price range and provide a long arm setup for going higher once I retire the jeep as a daily.

Hey all. I am looking to lift my 1999 XJ 3in for daily driving and monthly trail use. I want the best ride quality and reliability possible. Steering upgrades will come later down the line and possibly some driveline such as a SYE if I seen it necessary. Linked is the google doc to the parts I...

I have now given the TV cable an adjustment and would like to add that when the cruise control doesn’t work and the transmission shifts erratically, I can make the cruise control work again by tapping the brake pedal a few times. And sometimes it will hold and sometimes it will go out of cruise...

Hello all, I recently picked up a 1999 jeep XJ with 203K on it. Have done all the basic tune up procedures and fixed any leaks that were present. Running great. Recently however, I took the jeep on a 2000 mile road trip to Yellowstone out of Portland Oregon. I noticed on this trip that when...

UPDATE: the next day, the battery voltage would not read above 12v with the ac on or off. Replaced alternator and issue was solved

My 1999 XJ has started having the battery voltage (as viewed on the dash) hovering between 11-14 volts in a seemingly random manner with the AC on. It does not do this with the heat running. My belt are probably tight enough, could be slightly tighter but doesn’t squeak ever. With the AC off...

Hello all, I have become set on the Iron Rock Off-road 5.5 inch Rock Lift kit because of the quality, price, and use of a tri link front. I plan on running 33s. Is this to tall for my use case? I doubt I will be doing off camber wheeling very often. Mainly Rocky Mountains and trails. Other than...

I am looking to build a daily driver/weekend XJ. My ideal lift is 4.5 inches with 33-inch tires and I value reliability above all else. I am currently torn between the BDS 4.5 inch long arm kit (https://bds-suspension.com/kit-customizer?kid=1427H#) and the Clayton Offroad 4.5 inch long arm...