Lifting My XJ

Beachmonkey6 · Jun 23, 2005

I am soon to get a lift for my 1990 XJ but im not sure which lift to get. I want to fit 33'' all-terains on it which means ill need to get a 4.5 inch lift. What is the best website to order a cheap and durable 4.5 inch lift kit from? Also what are some good web sites that show how to install a lift kit?
Thank you
-Austin

GREEN XJ · Jun 23, 2005

I'm selling the front suspension off of mine, it's a six inch Rusty's. You can do add-a-leaf and shackles in the back.

Beachmonkey6 · Jun 23, 2005

Ive been steared away from gettin things at Rusty's. But thank you.

norcal420 · Jun 23, 2005

Dude... search. Rubicon Express (RE) always gets high marks. DPG Offroad.com / JeepinOutfitters.com always get high marks too.

You'll probably need ~5" for 33s... at least my '99 did. And I'm still trimming/bumpstoping.

Good luck,

DR

MN-Cherokee · Jun 23, 2005

While not always true, and deals do happen, Usually Cheap and durable are not something that come together.

Anyways, I'm a strong supporter of Rubicon Express lift kits. I ordered all my stuff either directly from the site or from Red Rock 4x4. If you are a member or Jeepforum.com Jason at Red Rock will give you a discount.

FWIW.

Brian

VegasAnthony · Jun 23, 2005

norcal420 said:
Dude... search. Rubicon Express (RE) always gets high marks. DPG Offroad.com / JeepinOutfitters.com always get high marks too.

You'll probably need ~5" for 33s... at least my '99 did. And I'm still trimming/bumpstoping.

Good luck,

DR

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Ramsey · Jun 23, 2005

except for the 5" i run 3.75" and clear my 33s just fine. by something nice though, that usually means not cheap. and this website is great for showing you how to install things

Lawn Cher' · Jun 23, 2005

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Ramsey · Jun 23, 2005

Lawn Cher' said:
This one's for VegasAnthony...

MAKO!

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TJ_Shunk · Jun 23, 2005

I would suggest giving TnT Customs a call. They have the best kit out there in my opinion. http://www.tntcustoms.com

-Matt

righteyejoe · Jun 24, 2005

with 4.5-5 inches your gonna need to make sure the kit you get has all the little things Brake lines T-case drop bracketsand all the other little things ive left out

Kittrell · Jun 24, 2005

TJ_Shunk said:
I would suggest giving TnT Customs a call. They have the best kit out there in my opinion. http://www.tntcustoms.com

-Matt

And what "Lift Kit" might that be.................:dunno:

XJade94 · Jun 24, 2005

91 Jeep Project said:
And what "Lift Kit" might that be.................:dunno:

It's a long arm set up, with amazing geometry and the best ground clearance you can get.

It's worth its weight in gold.

-Kristy

nhrocker · Jun 24, 2005

That's just the long arm set up, you still need the actual lift...

That's what 91 Jeep Project meant by "And what "Lift Kit" might that be...."

The TnT LA kit I have seen was put on a rig with an RE lift kit.

TJ_Shunk · Jun 24, 2005

That is right.. You do need to get your own coils and spring packs and extended brake lines blah blah blah. But after that is said and done, I would go TnT all the way for the Long arms and Heavy duty Skid

Huy V. Le · Jun 24, 2005

My Set up,

RE 3.5" 6020, but I may go with the 6025 or 0.75" extended shackles, because my back is lower than my front when I don't have a winch.

I install YJ stock brake line in the Front. Don't forget to get new washer.

I install the Adjustable Track bar RE1600.

I will be installing 2" bump stop in the front. (RE1380)

To clear 33" I cut the flare, and plan to install rear TJ flares all arround.

The good think about 3.5", it is ideal on the road if you keep the short arm system.

The good think about cuting the flares, it is that you can put 33" tires and keep a lower center of gravity.

Good luck,

Huy.

atomno1 · Jun 24, 2005

I have BDS springs and I love them. Here is a link.

http://www.bds-suspension.com/suspensionsystems_2jeep.html

XJade94 · Jun 24, 2005

TJ_Shunk said:
That is right.. You do need to get your own coils and spring packs and extended brake lines blah blah blah. But after that is said and done, I would go TnT all the way for the Long arms and Heavy duty Skid

The lift height is your choice, depending your application. But pretty much whatever lift height you want to go, within reason, adding the LA set up from T&T lets the ride be better than stock. You really won't realize your rig is lifted and has the LA application except by looking at it. The ride is amazingly smooth and handles like a dream.

Kittrell · Jun 24, 2005

TJ_Shunk said:
That is right.. You do need to get your own coils and spring packs and extended brake lines blah blah blah. But after that is said and done, I would go TnT all the way for the Long arms and Heavy duty Skid

Right, but since he is after a Lift Kit.... Your suggestion was kind of pointless don't ya think??? That's like a shoe salesman trying to sell you a pair of flip flops when you came in looking for boots................. :laugh3:

TJ_Shunk · Jun 25, 2005

That is true. LOL..... Funny anology though. I aplologize for wasting you'll time. I wasn't thinking it through before I posted.. Stupid me. Well I would sudgest the RE kit. Got the 3.5" kit with new spring packs coming for the Wifes XJ this week. I have RE parts on my TJ as well and I am impressed with them. I say go Rubicon Express.

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