2001xj

ok i got a 2001 xj completely stock, i am looking to get a lift, around 3 inches, i offroad everyonce nothing to serious, i am wondering what would be a good lift for me and what will it cost, also i know the basics of cars, but not great should i do it myself or get it proffesionally done. thanks

fivendime

Not to be rash, but have you done your own research first?

fivendime

How much do you want to spend? I would stay with no more then 4" for a daily driver and occasional play. You should be able to do it yourself if you have some basic tools.

2001xj

well yes but dont know much about them so figured i would ask some people that have more experience. i am so so sorry.

XJ?2010

Its cool man everyone has to start somewhere. At 4 inches a lot of things come into play example at 3-4" your gonna need to do something with your track bar, possibly your swaybar links, then theres always possible driveline vibes. lots of things come into play and sometimes the lift maker wont come out and tell you these things. So do your research before moving on. Also figure out what size tires you want to run after all we lift cause we want to run larger tires

2001xj

is this a pretty decent lift or should i spend more $$ http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3x.html

XJ?2010

Delete post please

2001xj

there i fixed it.

XJ?2010

Yes actually I am looking at the same one only now i am leaning towards the 4.5" kit with that kit you are going to need to look into an adj. track bar and possibly a T case drop if you dont want to do an SYE. But other than that RC makes a decent kit and one of the best for the money you pay. Were you going to go with the AAL or the full packs?

okcjeeper

That is actually an excellent lift for what you want and need. Another option if you don't want to spend to much is Rough Country makes a 3" kit that doesn't come with the lower control arms. Just makes sure you get new rear leaf springs not the Add-A-Leaf. Also talk to GRIMUS on naxja.org to get a really good price. If you don't do any real extreme offroading then the new control arms aren't really needed. Also you can redrill you trackbar axle side mount via xjstrykers howto and you would be all set.

Also don't be sorry for asking that's what we are here for. Ask any question you want and it will get answered in a friendly manor.. Only dumb question is the one you don't ask..

fivendime

Like I said, I wasnt trying to be mean or anything. Heres a quick read on the basics.
http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/articl....jsp?id=258002

wicked_xj

do it yourself and if u want to budget your build
by it used
get 31 retreads
you will need a breaker bar 1/2 in sockets and lots of pb blaster

funkle95xj

I have the Rough Country 3" kit with the full leaf packs and stock control arms and it works great for how I use my Jeep. I would recommend it to anyone, as I'm really pleased with the quality. Though I did have vibes and ended up having to do a t-case drop as well. Certainly a good kit for the price!

adeboer

I have a 2000 Cherokee sport and I want to get the rough country 3'' lift but I wanted to know if the rear spring lift kit is worth the money rather than the add-a-leafs