fsjunky

I have an XJ and am actually wondering almost the same thing. All the kits I find (Rustys, Claton, Searous,) "require" 4-6 in of lift in there decptrion. my question is to keep my jeep 3in or less how much mettle massaging will I have to do? and where?

Mr. Pink

I ended up finding a 4" kit that looks like it will fit. i haven't started the install yet because the trans needs replacing first and it will get done after that since one of the members of the local jeep club i am a part of is replacing the trans and putting on my front long arm cross member. I will be also stepping up to 35's when i wear out the 33's i put on it as well.

unidentifiedbomb

Just reread this. Planning on going 37s on 3.5"s in a distant future.

Atmos

don't do it! uptravel is your friend!

unidentifiedbomb

I'm going to put some relocators and shackles in the back and might have to level the front out so closer to 4-4.5". Then I'll probably end up opening the rear wheel well for them.

Atmos

link it! leaf springs suck

unidentifiedbomb

I'm lame, wussing out at 35s with long arms.

Atmos

that's a far better setup in my opinion. forget the 37's

unidentifiedbomb

I trust your opinion from your past builds. I'm looking at TNT long arms for the clearance, I know the cons to radius arms.

Atmos

you experience very little binding unless you're running greater than 12" of suspension travel/cycle. especially at a lift height less than 5" it's a non issue. Unloading is only an issue on EXTREME climbs (I'm talking ledges > 60* angle) the front end will feel a little light and start to unload. That's it. there's very little noticeable downside to radius arms


if you experience this problems often you can easily convert the TNT kit into a 3 link.

unidentifiedbomb

I figured at my height I want to keep as much clearance as I can and probably won't see a difference between 3 link vs radius.

sidv13

I am going to be getting a 87 cherokee pioneer soon and was thinking about doing a 2-3 in lift and cutting fenders to fit the tires thinking about 32s for now but possibly going to 35s later but may just go with 33s. my question is I was considering using ZJcoils up front with spacers to give me the 2-3 inch lift and maybe "bastard" packs on the back but I was wondering how the bastard packs and ZJ coils will flex are they stiffer than just buying a 2 or 3 inch lift springs for the front and rear.
thanks for any advice you can give me.

mannydantyla

You know what sucks about Low COG setups?

Water crossings.....

whatever tire size you get, I wouldn't plan on going bigger in the near future, that's just a big wast of money and time. Go with one size and don't look back

BTW I have 31s on 2" of lift with the fenders all trimmed the minimal ammunt and I have lots and lots of room to fit 32s or maybe even 33s. I also know exactly how hard I can go before I hit the front bump stops, which happens fairly often

JeepHeepYoda

I'm sure this question has been asked to you already, considering the post is 6 years old now haha but I was hoping you could give me a little more info on your bump stops. I'm thinking of running 33's and stock height and was wondering if you had any ideas as to what length bump stops I should be looking at getting? I've already locked down proper shocks, steering, and control arms, bump stops are defintely the next thing I need.

bad_idea

Best method is to flex it and see. Flexing the front out is simple, put vehicle on stands high enough for the tires to be off of the ground at full droop, pull the springs, and lift each tire until it contacts something, then measure for your stops. Your rear is more of a nuisance, will have to lift it and compress the leaf springs. Forklift or loading bay ramp (the type the tractor trailer backs down a ramp below ground level) are your best options.