I have a 98 XJ Sport, 8.25 rear dana 30 front with a 3" A-A-L lift. I'd like to 6.5" and clear 33's. I know i need a SYE, CV Shaft and to regear it. Is there any things i could already add that could get me to a 6" lift from my 3" without buying a 6" suspension pack. mind you this id my DD and ride doesnt matter to me. In my case its all about height and articulation. what are some things i could add and change out to get me to 6" without spending a grip of money. My first thought was giving up and going to the 4.5" RE and still run the dinky 31's but i wanna run 33's and knowing id probably have to trim. I wanna stay away from triming. what are some things i could do to make this a hybrid pack for the least amount of cash? thanx.
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91Woody
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- Manchester, NH
There is nothing you want to do to get your AAL lift to 6". You can make a bastard pack, but that will probably cost you around 100-150, but you will still need to get shackles or blocks to get to 6".
You will also need to extend your brake lines, get a new trac bar, and probably more, depending on what you have.
6" is not going to come cheap. What is your budget?
You will also need to extend your brake lines, get a new trac bar, and probably more, depending on what you have.
6" is not going to come cheap. What is your budget?
SCupstateXJ
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- Upstate SC
Trimming will help big time. I'm running a 4.5" w/ 33's and I only rub at full stuff. There's a great article about trimming in here. I used it when trimming my ride, and i kept my fender flares. It's not as painful as it sounds.
The cut and fold procedure on the back was a cake walk. The fronts take a little planning before you start hacking at them, but it's still not that bad. A bud of mine is running 3.5" w/ 32x11.50's trimmed and he doesn't rub too bad at all.
Going from 3' to 6" is going to take some $$ any way you go. You'll have steering geometry and bumpsteer issues to deal with if you try and go cheap. From what I understand, 4.5 is about as high as you can go and still flex without going to a longarm setup ($$$ unless you have mad fab skills).
The cut and fold procedure on the back was a cake walk. The fronts take a little planning before you start hacking at them, but it's still not that bad. A bud of mine is running 3.5" w/ 32x11.50's trimmed and he doesn't rub too bad at all.
Going from 3' to 6" is going to take some $$ any way you go. You'll have steering geometry and bumpsteer issues to deal with if you try and go cheap. From what I understand, 4.5 is about as high as you can go and still flex without going to a longarm setup ($$$ unless you have mad fab skills).
scottmcneal
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Thats a great lift, just make sure you read all the papers before you start your install... Mine rode ruff at first, but now it is great, flexs nice too
scottmcneal
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http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii318/phaeton05/
Lets see if this works, a little flex on a 6.5 R C
Lets see if this works, a little flex on a 6.5 R C
scottmcneal
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This is my back yard i have to play in.... LOL 3 min drive from my house
scottmcneal
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Palm springs.. Tires are 33-12.50-15
