96liftedXJ

I posted a thread about goin 2 more inches but now ive been thinking, what about just 1 more inch? Im not sure what i want to do, i want to go bigger but not sure if i want to go through with it. So what do you guys suggest, I have a 3in RC lift now and not sure what to do. Would it be worth my time to just do 1 more in or should i just go 2 that way you can notice it. So let me know what you guys think.....

Baker97xj

Buy the adjustable control arms from RC. Then get a 1 3/4 inch spacer and shackle kit from 4 wheel drive hardware from Daystar. Get a transfer case drop too. Then you need to look at RC's 4.5 inch lift track bar moving instructions. This should cost around 350 to 400.

96liftedXJ

I would like to do all of that but im on a tight budget. So i cant really do much. I would just like to go a little higher without spending much money. My thinkin was one more inch would be good but is one inch worth all that work? To me if im in there i mise well go for the 2 and drop my tc 3in. Im thinkin front spacer rear shackles and homemade tc drop.

ckysodkorn_xj

why do that when for like 450 bucks you can get a whole 4.5 in lift?

Skreed

Get your self a one inch coil spacer and a 1.5" shackle. Give your self a little more height in the back to compensate for sagging leafs in the future and gear and stuff in the back when you go wheeling. I had a 3" lift and did what I just said and I was able to use all my 3" stuff at 4". The lower control arms I shimmed out using the factory shim pocket in the control arm mount to get within spec. The uppers are stock. The shocks were good for 2-4". The only upgrades I really went with is an adj track bar, and a longer rear brake line. My point is if your on a budget going two inches is going to create a headache and you might have to start throwing money at it.

smtippin

Don't know what all components you have with you're lift now, but you may need to get new or lengthen your LCAs, you may need a new drop pitman arm. You're shocks may not extend the extra length, you're brake lines will need to be extended/replaced. You may need a TC drop. If you're going to do the shackle and spacer approach, the best deal I've found is here. They give free shipping. If you haven't purchased an adjustable trackbar, you're due for one with any additional lift.

I cannot find the budget lift guide thread on this forum, but there is a great resource someone put together to help identify shortcuts that you might find beneficial to boost your XJ on the cheap.

Good luck,
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