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what lift kit
- Thread starter natesjeep
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kdailey4315
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Pacifica, CA
Looks like Rusty's might be your only bet. At that price range you're probably only looking at an Add a Leaf (AAL) which will most likely sag after a while. Also remember that you have a 97 so you will definitely need a Transfer Case Drop or an SYE, every jeep is different, your's might vibe it might not. There are also other things to consider when doing a lift. You'll need shims, an adjustable trackbar is also highly recommended. By the way be prepared to be slammed by the search natzis.
rocknxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Clinton, Utah (SLC area)
Go for the Rubicon Express. There are a couple of short arm choices in your range and you'll get new rear leafs.
kdailey4315 said:
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Check this out.
http://www.rubiconexpress.com/Products.aspx?Cn=188&Pn=2018&XnPath=173,180,188&Vid=FEECD74349547
And re drill your track bar at the axle.
That will get you going for a while untill you want bigger tires, more lift, adjustable track bar, gears, bigger tires, more lift, lockers, bigger tires, more lift...........
its a jeep thing!
AND DAMN IT SEARCH!!!
ColoradoRaptor
Headbanging Hillbilly
- Location
- Canon City, Crawlorado
Save your money and get a Longarm!! Doing it right the first time will save ya money down the road! I waited a year and saved my pennies, now I have a kickass longarm setup by BDS!!
kdailey4315
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Pacifica, CA
mattyj said:That will get you going for a while untill you want bigger tires, more lift, adjustable track bar, gears, bigger tires, more lift, lockers, bigger tires, more lift...........
its a jeep thing!
If I could only get my wife to understand that.
Stumpalump
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Franktown Co.
I wanted a bigger boat so I took my wife#1 to the boat show. We picked out a new Master craft but it was 60 grand. We then liked a nice Searay but it was 40 grand. A week later I found way more than I really wanted used for 8 grand and she was amazed at how cheap it was and actually said you better get it befor sombody else does. Dumb bitch all I wanted was about a 17 foot beater with a 85hp outboard and wound up with a 20" 454 Concord on her dime!kdailey4315 said:
Wife #3 and I wanted a jeep. Took her to the jeep dealer and showed her the new Rubicon Unlimited and showed her how cheap they were compaired to a Hummer.
Week later a find a nice xj for about 3 grand and she's delighted. Of course even when I now have 10 grand in it she still thinks she got off cheap. Psycology my freind is your only hope when dealing with a women. So google up some jeepspeed builders and show her the nice ride you can get built for 25 grand and then when you show her a nice $2500 suspension kit that you can install yourself she will think you are special and she will be glad she married so well!
- Location
- Lafayette, CA
If he only wants a 3.5'' lift, that seems rather pointless. A long arm kit adds so many other things into the equation. Which basically translates into more money.ColoradoRaptor said:
Look into RE or OME. I have a OME on my 99 and love the ride.
bandit455
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Downingtown, PA
what are you looking to do
if you are just going for looks and some light wheeling a 3" or even 4.5" rough country kit will fit your budget
But if you are doing a fair amount of wheeling then i suggest that you spend the money and get a 3.5" rubicon express kit with some decent shocks.
Be aware that you will at least need a transfer case drop and at 3 1/2 inches a trackbar as well
if you are just going for looks and some light wheeling a 3" or even 4.5" rough country kit will fit your budget
But if you are doing a fair amount of wheeling then i suggest that you spend the money and get a 3.5" rubicon express kit with some decent shocks.
Be aware that you will at least need a transfer case drop and at 3 1/2 inches a trackbar as well
bandit455
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Downingtown, PA
what are you looking to do
if you are just going for looks and some light wheeling a 3" or even 4.5" rough country kit will fit your budget
But if you are doing a fair amount of wheeling then i suggest that you spend the money and get a 3.5" rubicon express kit with some decent shocks.
Be aware that you will at least need a transfer case drop and at 3 1/2 inches a trackbar as well
if you are just going for looks and some light wheeling a 3" or even 4.5" rough country kit will fit your budget
But if you are doing a fair amount of wheeling then i suggest that you spend the money and get a 3.5" rubicon express kit with some decent shocks.
Be aware that you will at least need a transfer case drop and at 3 1/2 inches a trackbar as well
bandit455
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Downingtown, PA
the 3" rc kit will work ok at first but be aware that the rear add a leaf will sag some after a while. you also dont recive any lca's to correct your angles. this will make for a pretty rough ride. try to find a kit with full leaf packs and some lca's. you will be happy you did
ColoradoRaptor
Headbanging Hillbilly
- Location
- Canon City, Crawlorado
Starboard M said:
He never stated what kind of wheelin he does! Should have asked, oh well.... Cheaper just gets you a crappy ride and a wishlist for better stuff. Yeah, he only wants a 3.5 now because that is probably all he can afford! Yes, a longarm does add other things into the equation like more money and a better ride on and offroad!! You get what ya pay for these days!
I just installed an RE 3.5" AAL on my 2000 Sport. I also purchased the basic RE twin tubes, and the "light duty" RE1600 trac-bar. The price I negotiated for all of this was $615 shipped to my door through Full Size XJ gear (Thanks!) I should also mention that JeepinJoe was close in price as well. While I would have liked to put new packs on the back, I had to draw the line somewhere. My factory springs were still in decent shape. When the AAL's start to sag, I'll upgrade then. My one mistake was not purchasing a TC drop at the same time. I bought this from Rusty's the other day because I didn't like the RE pucks. Hopefully they will quiet the driveline. If not, I'll add the shims next. As to the ride, its still settling. It does dwarf my buddy's XJ with a 2" lift, though. :sunshine:
Oh, when you order the lift, start putting PB Blaster on the upper shock bolts. I didn't do this enough and broke all four. I ended up drilling them out and cutting holes in the floor to replace them with a nut/bolt assembly. Oh what fun!
Oh, when you order the lift, start putting PB Blaster on the upper shock bolts. I didn't do this enough and broke all four. I ended up drilling them out and cutting holes in the floor to replace them with a nut/bolt assembly. Oh what fun!
so i decided to go with a nicer lift something like the RE super flex kit what else do i need to get with that. also my leaf sping only have 87000 mile on them nad are in good condition can i get the AAL or is that just going to wear out in 6 month.
trippled
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- colorado springs, co
the add a leafs should last a little longer than that, but they ride horrible. if you can, try to find some good leafs for the back. RE sells some nice ones, but i have no expirence with them. all i know is that i had the RE aal and it felt like the back end jumped in the air every time i hit a bump it was so stiff. i got the bastard packs now and theyre a little better but i think a good set of new leafs would be superb.
jerseyjeep01
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- Location
- Berlin, New Jersey
Stumpalump said:
I'm getting married in may. This is very usefull information to have!! :worship:
jerseyjeep01
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Berlin, New Jersey
true..... but the idea just seems like it may work. i will try.
ColoradoRaptor
Headbanging Hillbilly
- Location
- Canon City, Crawlorado
Stumpalump said:
This advise does work!! I have a wife that only knows how to gas up and go! She shure knows how to blow money on clothing though!! Oh well, I have my Jeep!!:yelclap:
