- Location
- Mobile, AL
Well, I have now completed the short arm 5.5in "hybrid" DPG/Rubicon lift on my 1992 XJ laredo. I LOVE IT!!! And for anyone out there looking at modifying their XJ, TJ, or any other *J, give Dirk @ DPG offroad a call. It might be hard to get him on the phone, but once you do you will know why you had to wait. He will devote 100% of his attention and time to answer your questions. These are just my opinions and experiences. I am not trying to take away any business from any of the other bizillion part stores/off road specialist out there, I just wont be doing business with anyone else.
Anyway, I purchased the lift and ordered the bilstein 5150s (T:10.17" V:[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]255/70 EL:[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]25.9" CL:[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]15.9") for $99.95ea from eshocks.com. I know this probably isnt the best price out there but I got tired of searching and they offered free shipping. When I was done with the lift I was a little worried about the amount of up travel I had left in the shock. I took the XJ out for the first time this morning to a local BS trail and flexed it out to see how far it would go with out bottoming out. I only have 3.5" to 4" of up travel on the shock and I can tuck the 33s all the way up with out running out of travel in the shock (would love to show pics but not the most computer savvy). So I guess that worked out for me, in the front at least. I havent been able to get the back to flex out all the way yet. I guess that is the down fall of stiff leaf springs. I think there is 5 leaves, maybe 4, in the DPG replacement leaf springs, and they are pretty stout.
I also did the RE hack and tap slip yoke eliminator kit. I was real hesitant to do it. I mean, once you cut into the shaft, there "aint no goin back" if you know what I mean. I followed the instructions given by RE and used some other tips I aquired along the way and it went fairly smooth, minus breaking off a drill bit in the shaft (fortunately, easy to recover) and putting the oil seal in backwards. Had to replace it. There is no way to get one out with out wrecking it. Works great, no leaks (yet), and no vibs.
I went with the steel rock crawlers ($47ea) and 33/12.50 r15 MT Baja Claws (Free: payment from helping a buddy of mine with a TJ lift install). I am way happy with the tires. I went through some nasty stuff this morning and they cleaned awesome. They are loud on pavement, but hey it is an off road vehicle first so that doesnt bother me. I might even pay money for a new set when the time comes.
I purchased the Rustys intake tube and the 6"X9" K&N filter, Flowmaster 50 cat back, nology pro fire coil and silver plugs, accell distributor, and MSD super conductor wires. There is a nice amount of power and throttle response gained over stock, but I am only getting around 10mpg after all that. I have a new edelbrock header sitting in my garrage waiting to get bolted on. Maybe that will help some. I also need to replace my O2 sensor. When that gets done I will repost with results. Anyone have any ideas on increasing mpg??? I am not a eco maniac but every little bit helps.
I have spent a grand total of $5600.00. That is parts and vehicle, and I now have a potent off road machine. To all the Jeep haters of the world, you know where to put it!!! Dollar for dollar, you cant beat a Jeep.
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Anyway, I purchased the lift and ordered the bilstein 5150s (T:10.17" V:[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]255/70 EL:[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]25.9" CL:[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]15.9") for $99.95ea from eshocks.com. I know this probably isnt the best price out there but I got tired of searching and they offered free shipping. When I was done with the lift I was a little worried about the amount of up travel I had left in the shock. I took the XJ out for the first time this morning to a local BS trail and flexed it out to see how far it would go with out bottoming out. I only have 3.5" to 4" of up travel on the shock and I can tuck the 33s all the way up with out running out of travel in the shock (would love to show pics but not the most computer savvy). So I guess that worked out for me, in the front at least. I havent been able to get the back to flex out all the way yet. I guess that is the down fall of stiff leaf springs. I think there is 5 leaves, maybe 4, in the DPG replacement leaf springs, and they are pretty stout.
I also did the RE hack and tap slip yoke eliminator kit. I was real hesitant to do it. I mean, once you cut into the shaft, there "aint no goin back" if you know what I mean. I followed the instructions given by RE and used some other tips I aquired along the way and it went fairly smooth, minus breaking off a drill bit in the shaft (fortunately, easy to recover) and putting the oil seal in backwards. Had to replace it. There is no way to get one out with out wrecking it. Works great, no leaks (yet), and no vibs.
I went with the steel rock crawlers ($47ea) and 33/12.50 r15 MT Baja Claws (Free: payment from helping a buddy of mine with a TJ lift install). I am way happy with the tires. I went through some nasty stuff this morning and they cleaned awesome. They are loud on pavement, but hey it is an off road vehicle first so that doesnt bother me. I might even pay money for a new set when the time comes.
I purchased the Rustys intake tube and the 6"X9" K&N filter, Flowmaster 50 cat back, nology pro fire coil and silver plugs, accell distributor, and MSD super conductor wires. There is a nice amount of power and throttle response gained over stock, but I am only getting around 10mpg after all that. I have a new edelbrock header sitting in my garrage waiting to get bolted on. Maybe that will help some. I also need to replace my O2 sensor. When that gets done I will repost with results. Anyone have any ideas on increasing mpg??? I am not a eco maniac but every little bit helps.
I have spent a grand total of $5600.00. That is parts and vehicle, and I now have a potent off road machine. To all the Jeep haters of the world, you know where to put it!!! Dollar for dollar, you cant beat a Jeep.
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