X-defector
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Parker CO
Hey guys,
I've got a '97 4.0 AW4 with the UpCountry package. This vehicle is my daily driver (I have a built JK for weekend fun), so driveline vibration and things like death wobble are not an option. This lift is being done on a budget and I want it to be solid and cheap without hacking it up or making band-aid approaches.
The rear leafs are still okay, so I won't be replacing those. I'm already up 1 inch due to the UpCountry package. I'll be installing 1.75" spacers and 2" shackles to obtain the lift, as well as a t-case drop just for good measure, bringing the total lift height to 3". Shocks will be recycled Rubicon JK shocks from my other Jeep.
At this height, does the track bar become a problem or is it generally okay in its stock location? I hear you can also re-drill the bracket. Just wondering what I can expect. I want to avoid ill driving effects or binding.
Also, should I be concerned with brake lines? Drop brackets are cheap and easy but I don't know if I'll really need them.
Thanks guys...and yes, I searched. Sometimes you get a whole lot of what you aren't looking for!
I've got a '97 4.0 AW4 with the UpCountry package. This vehicle is my daily driver (I have a built JK for weekend fun), so driveline vibration and things like death wobble are not an option. This lift is being done on a budget and I want it to be solid and cheap without hacking it up or making band-aid approaches.
The rear leafs are still okay, so I won't be replacing those. I'm already up 1 inch due to the UpCountry package. I'll be installing 1.75" spacers and 2" shackles to obtain the lift, as well as a t-case drop just for good measure, bringing the total lift height to 3". Shocks will be recycled Rubicon JK shocks from my other Jeep.
At this height, does the track bar become a problem or is it generally okay in its stock location? I hear you can also re-drill the bracket. Just wondering what I can expect. I want to avoid ill driving effects or binding.
Also, should I be concerned with brake lines? Drop brackets are cheap and easy but I don't know if I'll really need them.
Thanks guys...and yes, I searched. Sometimes you get a whole lot of what you aren't looking for!