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Thanks for the reply man! Do you think it's worth just doing the lift without a transfer case drop or SYE and then inspect the angle of the drive shaft and check for vibration when driving around? I can always purchase this separately.
That depends on whether or not you rely on your Jeep for transportation
Thanks for the reply man! Do you think it's worth just doing the lift without a transfer case drop or SYE and then inspect the angle of the drive shaft and check for vibration when driving around? I can always purchase this separately.
You can try that first I installed a Rustys Off Road Basic 3" full leaf/coil lift while building up funds and parts to increase it to 4 1/2". By doing it that way you can buy better quality parts as you find out really the direction the way you wish to go Not a single kit made has all the best quality parts, only what they think you need. I did add an adj. track bar to my kit. Other than that I ran just the basic kit for over a year no extra parts other than wheel's a 15x8" with 3.75" of BS for my 33x12:50x15" tires. They were required to clear the LCA's and frame work.
The quality of the leafs/coils are the most important in any kit and I found the Rustys were very good and made in NA. The base kit price is under $500.
That depends on whether or not you rely on your Jeep for transportation
Luckily the Jeep is my fiance and I's 6th car. So we have other modes of transport.
Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ
You can try that first I installed a Rustys Off Road Basic 3" full leaf/coil lift while building up funds and parts to increase it to 4 1/2". By doing it that way you can buy better quality parts as you find out really the direction the way you wish to go Not a single kit made has all the best quality parts, only what they think you need. I did add an adj. track bar to my kit. Other than that I ran just the basic kit for over a year no extra parts other than wheel's a 15x8" with 3.75" of BS for my 33x12:50x15" tires. They were required to clear the LCA's and frame work.
The quality of the leafs/coils are the most important in any kit and I found the Rustys were very good and made in NA. The base kit price is under $500.
I am thinking of going this route. Get the basic lift pieces and add as I see necessary. I really don't "need" this to be done until next spring. But it would be nice to be able to drive in the winter.
So, what does the adjustable trac bar do? I'm sure this is a super noob question, but I'm not quite sure what its purpose is.
Luckily the Jeep is my fiance and I's 6th car. So we have other modes of transport.
I am thinking of going this route. Get the basic lift pieces and add as I see necessary. I really don't "need" this to be done until next spring. But it would be nice to be able to drive in the winter.
So, what does the adjustable trac bar do? I'm sure this is a super noob question, but I'm not quite sure what its purpose is.
It centers the front differential side to side after a lift, if one is not used the differential will be pulled to one side.
It will see probably more pavement than trails and rocks. But when I do go offroading I want a tire that will perform.
There are plenty of all terrains that perform admirably and are much better on road. If your not going to be heavy mudding often or not much on the rocks a mud tire isn't worth it.
The jeep I recently bought (1995 xj) already had a lift on it, Rusty's. I do not know the height, I was told it was 5". I also want to lift my other jeep(2000 xj).
The question is this.
If I do not buy it as a kit(Piece it out over time for money reasons), how do I know which parts to order for a specific height? Are some of the parts the same regardless of height, or to a certain height. If I order replacement parts for my existing lift, how do I know which ones will fit? I realize that the spring sizes matter. I plan on getting an adjustable trac bar. What about the pitman arms, controller arms, etc.
The jeep I recently bought (1995 xj) already had a lift on it, Rusty's. I do not know the height, I was told it was 5". I also want to lift my other jeep(2000 xj).
The question is this.
If I do not buy it as a kit(Piece it out over time for money reasons), how do I know which parts to order for a specific height? Are some of the parts the same regardless of height, or to a certain height. If I order replacement parts for my existing lift, how do I know which ones will fit? I realize that the spring sizes matter. I plan on getting an adjustable trac bar. What about the pitman arms, controller arms, etc.
It will see probably more pavement than trails and rocks. But when I do go offroading I want a tire that will perform.
You consider the Cooper STT Pro's? It's an MT, but is good on road and in all conditions. Nothing but great reviews out there for em. We've had a small chat about them on Jeepology's build. I don't really have a need for an MT but I think that's the route I'm gonna go.
I THINK I'm posting this in the correct place. Flame away if this is a stupid or "been asked a hundred times" question. I bought this cute little '93 model two-door last week. It was a death wobble special and so I got it for a fair price. I have started wrenching on it and I'm digging it. But not 100% precent I'm going to keep it since it has been hot and may have a blown head gasket, fried rings or worse. But bright side is it's running strong and cool for now! (replaced water pump and stat this weekend) I want to put some miles on it before I decide to keep it. What I'm getting around to is that it needs tires BAD. The ones on there are bald and cupped. I don't want to go to a tire shop and buy all new tires. I was hoping to pick up a set of tires or wheels and tires on Craigslist as I'm in a metropolitan area and there are plenty of people selling good used sets.
Here's my question. This XJ has what looks to be a modest 2 inch lift on it. The tires on there now are 30x9.50R15.
Would a set of 31x10.5x15 wheels and tires off a Wrangler TJ fit this vehicle? Posting a pic of the vehicle if that helps.
I've done research on offset and backspacing and I know I would want to compare backspacing from one wheel to the next. Just thought this might be an easy question for the collective knowledge of the group.
They will barely fit. You'll get rubbing when the suspension is compressed. You can add another inch of lift or trim the fenders a bit.
Good to know! THANKS for responding. I appreciate. I'm just looking to do some back roads touring. I'll look for some thirties (30x9.50) to replace what's already on there. THANKS MUCH!
Good to know! THANKS for responding. I appreciate. I'm just looking to do some back roads touring. I'll look for some thirties (30x9.50) to replace what's already on there. THANKS MUCH!
30 is an oddball size now. There are more options in a 235/75r25 tire and they are almost the same size
30 is an oddball size now. There are more options in a 235/75r25 tire and they are almost the same size
THANKS, Martlor13! Very helpful. I had written down that number (235/75R15) because it kept coming up.....I think on the thread where everyone posts pics of their lift size and tire size for visual "how it'll look" comparison.
09-21-2015, 02:17 PM
