Toyman
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Western Canada
I have a 99 XJ and I'm looking at going with a bigger lift, up to about 6.5" total consisting of 5.5" RE springs and a 1" spacer up front. I'll be running 34" LTB's for off road, 32 A/T's on highway. As the topic indicated, these seem to be the different routes to go for control arms.
I have thought about the drop bracket kit form RE, but $315US for brackets with support braces, I don't know. They improve the wheel travel from what I hear, but will they be worth it?
I like the long arm idea for added travel, but don't want the long arms to catch and get hung up on shit or bash 'em of rocks and bend them. I like the Rock Krawler set up and Clayton's Offroad, but big $$, especially for Clayton's. Nice stuff though.
Any one on here have the RE 5.5" short arm kit that comes with the drop brackets? Interested to know on this as I have the arms for the 5.5" kit, but no drop brackets
I have also thought about making the fixed arms extended by welding in some Grade 10 bolts and a jam nut, but heard the on-road ride from the short arm set up is shit compared to long arm. This would be the cheapest route, but would like to hear what other people think.
My rear lift will consist of 4.5 - 5" leaf spring with the revolver shackles (1.75" lift) for added flex. This is going to be a daily driver with A/T's for the street.
Thoughts and experience on the above questions are welcome.
I have thought about the drop bracket kit form RE, but $315US for brackets with support braces, I don't know. They improve the wheel travel from what I hear, but will they be worth it?
I like the long arm idea for added travel, but don't want the long arms to catch and get hung up on shit or bash 'em of rocks and bend them. I like the Rock Krawler set up and Clayton's Offroad, but big $$, especially for Clayton's. Nice stuff though.
Any one on here have the RE 5.5" short arm kit that comes with the drop brackets? Interested to know on this as I have the arms for the 5.5" kit, but no drop brackets
I have also thought about making the fixed arms extended by welding in some Grade 10 bolts and a jam nut, but heard the on-road ride from the short arm set up is shit compared to long arm. This would be the cheapest route, but would like to hear what other people think.
My rear lift will consist of 4.5 - 5" leaf spring with the revolver shackles (1.75" lift) for added flex. This is going to be a daily driver with A/T's for the street.
Thoughts and experience on the above questions are welcome.
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