1manwolfpack
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- kennewick wa
Im now 24 and ive had my xj since high school and have never lifted it. Its a late 89 with a 4.0/ax15. I have wheeled it and use it for my hunting rig. The only thing I have done is shim the fork on the front axle cause it kept losing vacuum due to crusty hoses. On that, I do plan on getting a 1 piece shaft.
Now onto what I want. Im looking at the full traction and tnt customs. Im only looking for 3.5 inch lift and they offer that in long arm. Around my area, there is rocks, sand/dunes, mud, snow, logging roads, hill climbs ect... so I want to keep my lcg somewhat low but, want some lift and flex. Some have said,"just go with a short arm." And I say,"why limit myself?" If I ever want to go to 4.5in, just buy a shackle relocator and new front springs or spacers. I plan on running 33's, switch to a d44 or 8.25 with a locker in the front and rear. I know the 2 kits are different styles and im ok with that. I know they will have their pros and cons being a 4 link and y link but, me having so many different terrains, I cant have a "best kit".
Has anyone have a insight on both kits? Has anyone had problems with spring/coil sag? Hows the warranty and customer service?
I have $4800 to do everything I need. Im leaning towards the full traction kit for the reason of being on a budget and it can be had for $2050 with bilstien 5100 shocks. The tnt is about $2500 with shocks. The extra $500 saved can be lockers or close to a set of tires.
I plan on running km2's or wrangler duratracs. The reason being is I heard great things about them in all terrains. If anyone else has another suggestion for tires, feel free to let me know. Just remember, im not looking for the best rock tire or best mud, I need them to do good in all, not great in 1.
For lockers, Im not looking for a air or electric locker. I dont have onboard air and dont plan on having it, atleast anytime soon. I havent done much research yet on what lockers to use.
I plan on doing a sye with a cv shaft. I know its not really need at 3.5 inches but, if a u joint or something breaks I dont want the yoke to come out. Also, it should give me better drive line angle.
Now onto what I want. Im looking at the full traction and tnt customs. Im only looking for 3.5 inch lift and they offer that in long arm. Around my area, there is rocks, sand/dunes, mud, snow, logging roads, hill climbs ect... so I want to keep my lcg somewhat low but, want some lift and flex. Some have said,"just go with a short arm." And I say,"why limit myself?" If I ever want to go to 4.5in, just buy a shackle relocator and new front springs or spacers. I plan on running 33's, switch to a d44 or 8.25 with a locker in the front and rear. I know the 2 kits are different styles and im ok with that. I know they will have their pros and cons being a 4 link and y link but, me having so many different terrains, I cant have a "best kit".
Has anyone have a insight on both kits? Has anyone had problems with spring/coil sag? Hows the warranty and customer service?
I have $4800 to do everything I need. Im leaning towards the full traction kit for the reason of being on a budget and it can be had for $2050 with bilstien 5100 shocks. The tnt is about $2500 with shocks. The extra $500 saved can be lockers or close to a set of tires.
I plan on running km2's or wrangler duratracs. The reason being is I heard great things about them in all terrains. If anyone else has another suggestion for tires, feel free to let me know. Just remember, im not looking for the best rock tire or best mud, I need them to do good in all, not great in 1.
For lockers, Im not looking for a air or electric locker. I dont have onboard air and dont plan on having it, atleast anytime soon. I havent done much research yet on what lockers to use.
I plan on doing a sye with a cv shaft. I know its not really need at 3.5 inches but, if a u joint or something breaks I dont want the yoke to come out. Also, it should give me better drive line angle.