Lift on a 2WD?

iBarsky · May 26, 2009

It looks like I'm going to be picking up a low mileage 2WD for a good price. It's going to be a DD that will only see dirt when hauling the canoe/kayaks.

I'm going to put a 3 inch lift on it and while I know that a standard lift will work, I've not lifted a 2WD before.
-Are there any major differences?
-How much of an angle can the rear DS take before issues happen?

Thanks

93gc40 · May 26, 2009

You can use any lift made for the XJ on your 2wd.. The suspension is the same 2wd and 4x4, so same issues/requirements apply.
The 2wd is NOT going to have the same Driveline vibration issues as a 4X4, because it has a longer Drive Shaft. This is just a guess, but I doubt you would need to worry about the DS until you get to the 6" plus range.

99xj4x4 · May 26, 2009

Yep everything is the same. About the only thing I can think of is the 2wd crossmember bolts up a lil different than the 4x4 crossmembers, which makes a t-case drop a little more of a pain. As stated above the drive line is longer so w/ a 3" lift you deffentally wont have a problem. My 2wd is at 4" ish and has no problems. You can probably go 5-6" before you start having an issue.

93gc40 · May 26, 2009

99xj4x4 said:
Yep everything is the same. About the only thing I can think of is the 2wd crossmember bolts up a lil different than the 4x4 crossmembers, which makes a t-case drop a little more of a pain. As stated above the drive line is longer so w/ a 3" lift you deffentally wont have a problem. My 2wd is at 4" ish and has no problems. You can probably go 5-6" before you start having an issue.

2wd does not have a transfer case, no drop needed. This and the longer DS is why they are not as prone to the same driveline vibes as a 4X4.

iBarsky · May 26, 2009

Thanks for the imput guys.
I'm thinking a 3-4 inch lift with 31-32s and a rear locker will probably be as far as I go with it (yeah, right:shhh

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Just something simple and dependable for DDing.

Slip Kid · May 26, 2009

93gc40 said:
2wd does not have a transfer case, no drop needed. This and the longer DS is why they are not as prone to the same driveline vibes as a 4X4.

You could still lower the crossmember, tho I guess it would be a trans drop.

liljoe71 · Jun 2, 2009

I have a lifted 2WD and did the (bastard pack with tnt schackles, spacers and wj sprinigs in front) lift myself. I have about 3.5 inch in the rear and 3 in the front. I got some 4.5 coils for the front which im thinkin about doing the install this weekend. I havent had much time but will have to make some to make it look better. Rides a bit stiff in the rear but NO Vibes at all and its a DD.

Lil Joe

Lift on a 2WD?

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