Long time lurker (on and off), first time poster:
First off, and not to sound defensive or agressive, but I know what the question sounds like, and I know it definitely falls into the stupid newb/possible poseur lastaraquestion. I don't mean it that way.
I know very little about Jeeps [I know the history, but not the intricacies of every model. Yet.], but now that I have an XJ I'm trying to find out as much about it as I can (I'm very neurotic about my vehicles and like to know everything that I can about every litle nut and bolt). One of the things that I can't really find too much information about is lifting a 2wd. Maybe it's because I'm not searching the right terms, or maybe because it's tantamount to treachery, but I'd still like to know the nuances of lifting a 2wd vs. a 4wd.
And about the nuances I mean at what point (in the lift) do you need new control arms, at what point do you have to start worrying about pinion angle, driveshaft lenght, etc.
The biggest reason I want to know what it would take to lift a 2wd is becasue I'm looking at a minimal amount of lift, and I'm wondering if it could be done by borrowing the coils from a ZJ, WJ, TJ, etc. I would really like 2" at the most, but my main concern is going to be a tad bit more clearance, and a smoother ride in rough conditions.
For the coup de grace: How do you know which rear axle is under your Jeep? I know Ford, Chevy, Land Rover, Toyota, and what not, but I am a complete neophyte to Jeep and Mopar in general.
TIA
First off, and not to sound defensive or agressive, but I know what the question sounds like, and I know it definitely falls into the stupid newb/possible poseur lastaraquestion. I don't mean it that way.
I know very little about Jeeps [I know the history, but not the intricacies of every model. Yet.], but now that I have an XJ I'm trying to find out as much about it as I can (I'm very neurotic about my vehicles and like to know everything that I can about every litle nut and bolt). One of the things that I can't really find too much information about is lifting a 2wd. Maybe it's because I'm not searching the right terms, or maybe because it's tantamount to treachery, but I'd still like to know the nuances of lifting a 2wd vs. a 4wd.
And about the nuances I mean at what point (in the lift) do you need new control arms, at what point do you have to start worrying about pinion angle, driveshaft lenght, etc.
The biggest reason I want to know what it would take to lift a 2wd is becasue I'm looking at a minimal amount of lift, and I'm wondering if it could be done by borrowing the coils from a ZJ, WJ, TJ, etc. I would really like 2" at the most, but my main concern is going to be a tad bit more clearance, and a smoother ride in rough conditions.
For the coup de grace: How do you know which rear axle is under your Jeep? I know Ford, Chevy, Land Rover, Toyota, and what not, but I am a complete neophyte to Jeep and Mopar in general.
TIA