Squidd

OK guys, I've got a bone stock 00 XJ Limited, I am looking at getting a 4.5" long arm lift. As of right now I am liking Rough Country and Rusty's lifts for the job. My XJ will be used primarily for on road use with some trail use, so I want it to have nice ride quality. I know it's a lifted jeep but the smoother the ride the better. Any info on these particular lifts or any recommendations for other 4.5" long arm kits in the same price range would be appreciated. Thanks for the help!

NewKindOfClown

Death wobble is unrelated to SYE.

Death wobble comes from worn out steering parts, loose bolts, or improper steering setups.

An SYE helps with driveline vibes, usually (after a lift) caused by too steep of a rear driveshaft angle

NewKindOfClown

Rubicon Express or Zone Offroad. If it's gonna be mostly on road, and you're willing to spend the money on a LA kit, don't cheap out with RC (crap parts) or Rusty (dangerously weak steering)

gigemjeep

I understand that and agree with you. Thanks. I guess what I meant is that many people consider any vibes to be death wobble even though it would be incorrect to call it that sometimes. Thanks again for clarification.

gigemjeep

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Squidd

NewKind when I look on the Zone website I don't see any long arm kits for the XJ, and the rubicon express the long arm kits start at 5.5" which I know is only an inch taller than 4.5" but I really want to stick with a 4.5" lift. What do you think if I went with the Rubicon super ride 4.5 lift that's a short arm? Is a long arm kit gonna ride much better than the rubicon super ride short arm?

NewKindOfClown

I apologize. I've been away from home all day, and I assumed they had kiss that fit your criteria. For what it's worth, my girlfriend is shopping for an XJ, and we'll be getting a 4.5" RE Super Flex kit

Squidd

ok but pretty much I need to stay away from Rustys and Rough Country. You think Rubicon express is good, any other companies I should look at? I was really wanting long arm for off road performance as well as on road comfort. Do you think going short arm is gonna change the comfort level any? I'm sure other people have run Rusty's and Rough Country anyone care to chime in?

SG Mason

What about one of the lifts Clown mentioned and adding a long arm upgrade kit? There are plenty of long arm upgrade kits if you really want a long arm setup.

NewKindOfClown

A lot of people will tell you they're Rough Country and Rusty's stuff is fine. Most of those people are either defending their purchase, or they haven't ridden in a rig with a quality kit. I won't touch either of them.
Very good point, but I wouldn't recommend buying a lift *kit* if you intend to run a LA upgrade kit such as Serious Offroad. At that point, I would piece everything together and get what you want for each part instead of only using half of a quality 4.5" kit.

blacksmith1770

Ok, I haven't been here for a while. I completed my 3.5 lift last year. now I'm looking at tires. I'm thinking 31's or 33's. but the question is will either of those fit the stock rims?

chipmaker

Both will fit, but you will have rubbing issues with the stock wheel backspacing. If you go 33" try 10.5 wide

Squidd

Ok thanks for the advice Clown.

01cherokee01

http://www.rockridge4wd.com/Jeep-XJ-...cv-sye-kit.htm

my 2001 has the NP231 T case. How do you guys feel about this kit?

Basslicks

It gives me butterflies in my stomach