DBenz
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- Manhattan, Kansas
Hey,
I have an 88 XJ laredo that I've been wheeling around in. I would like to start looking for a newer one sometime, and I like the appearance of the newer model XJ Classic (especially the flame red or silver). I've read that they have a stronger unibody and a decent motor, not sure if they have HO? Would a late 90s classic be a good XJ to lift also? I've been reading countless numbers of threads and it seems the majority like Rubicon Express over "sky crapper",etc. I was thinking anywhere between 4-6" of lift. The skyjacker 6" rock ready kit seems to be an ideal package, at a high cost. While I'm not sure if the RE 4.5" or 5.5" includes everything, like longer brake lines,etc. Maybe that's how they suck people into paying large sums of money for lifts? I would have to get a SYE with any lift and then a newdriveline, because it would be shortened. The differential would need lower gear ratios,etc. As far as transfer case lowering and a SYE, do I need both? I realize the transfer case drop is much much cheaper and easier to do, but in the long run I've read on hear the the SYE, well...eliminates all the vibrations, which would be nice since this would be a daily driver and not off road all the time. I have also read that lifting affects steering and that would need to be "adjusted". What would I need to have this done? I've seen an OME steering stabilizer or something. Am I forgetting anything other than the larger tires/wheels? I don't want to get a lift and then forget something and have it break and have to repair something that could have easily been avoided. Sorry for the long post, just eager to learn. Thanks
I have an 88 XJ laredo that I've been wheeling around in. I would like to start looking for a newer one sometime, and I like the appearance of the newer model XJ Classic (especially the flame red or silver). I've read that they have a stronger unibody and a decent motor, not sure if they have HO? Would a late 90s classic be a good XJ to lift also? I've been reading countless numbers of threads and it seems the majority like Rubicon Express over "sky crapper",etc. I was thinking anywhere between 4-6" of lift. The skyjacker 6" rock ready kit seems to be an ideal package, at a high cost. While I'm not sure if the RE 4.5" or 5.5" includes everything, like longer brake lines,etc. Maybe that's how they suck people into paying large sums of money for lifts? I would have to get a SYE with any lift and then a newdriveline, because it would be shortened. The differential would need lower gear ratios,etc. As far as transfer case lowering and a SYE, do I need both? I realize the transfer case drop is much much cheaper and easier to do, but in the long run I've read on hear the the SYE, well...eliminates all the vibrations, which would be nice since this would be a daily driver and not off road all the time. I have also read that lifting affects steering and that would need to be "adjusted". What would I need to have this done? I've seen an OME steering stabilizer or something. Am I forgetting anything other than the larger tires/wheels? I don't want to get a lift and then forget something and have it break and have to repair something that could have easily been avoided. Sorry for the long post, just eager to learn. Thanks