3" lift question
11-07-2009, 10:40 PM
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3" lift question
ok so ive been looking around aloooooooot for different kind of lifts. im a college student with a very small budget and very very little jeep experience. anyways is this a decent lift? its only 214$ FROM FAT BOBS GARAGE if yes explain if no please explain thanks everyone. also will this lift be level?
Jeep Cherokee XJ 3" Front 1.5"-2" Adjustable Rear Shackles w/ Performance 8000 Series Shocks
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Jeep Cherokee XJ 3" Front 1.5"-2" Adjustable Rear Shackles w/ Performance 8000 Series Shocks
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11-08-2009, 12:40 AM
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On a budget, I would say yeah.
First of all, your using shackles to lift the rear. This is a plus when compared to say an AAL system which will cause negative resistance in the springs resulting in sag and when compared to blocks, which are known to help springs snap in two. Really the only choices are new HD springs (expensive alternative), a bastard pack (which would be a cheaper lift {about $20 for S10 springs at the JY} for the rear and is option if you know how to fix a Jeep), and shackles which the kit comes with.
Second, there are 2 ways to lift the front, new coil springs which is always best but not always cheap and spacers. The only downfall to spacers is that they push the spring down the bump stop which may cause problems if you disconnect the front sway bar and hit full flex. Being that your a college kid who is looking to do this affordably, I assume your not gonna take this out and try the same things that you see the other guys (who have a second vehicle in case they break the Jeep playing). If you do plan on hardcore wheeling, look into coils springs instead. You might check into bump stop extensions too. They make them for Jeepers who run spacers.
Shocks are of Ok quality, you'd be lucky to find anything better for under 100 for the set.
The Jeep should sit level after installing the lift (use the 2 inch slot on the shackles) as the Jeep sits at a slight angle (rear is slightly higher). Again, if you have an issue here (Jeep springs are known to sag) a cheap fix would be to bastard pack the springs and drop the shackle down to the 1 1/2 slot.
You might check the web for the different parts, I know I've seen spacers for 30, shackles for 50 and there are always sales on shocks. Not to knock the price, it's not bad, but if you can save a few bucks piecing it, maybe you can afford to bastard pack it while your at it.
First of all, your using shackles to lift the rear. This is a plus when compared to say an AAL system which will cause negative resistance in the springs resulting in sag and when compared to blocks, which are known to help springs snap in two. Really the only choices are new HD springs (expensive alternative), a bastard pack (which would be a cheaper lift {about $20 for S10 springs at the JY} for the rear and is option if you know how to fix a Jeep), and shackles which the kit comes with.
Second, there are 2 ways to lift the front, new coil springs which is always best but not always cheap and spacers. The only downfall to spacers is that they push the spring down the bump stop which may cause problems if you disconnect the front sway bar and hit full flex. Being that your a college kid who is looking to do this affordably, I assume your not gonna take this out and try the same things that you see the other guys (who have a second vehicle in case they break the Jeep playing). If you do plan on hardcore wheeling, look into coils springs instead. You might check into bump stop extensions too. They make them for Jeepers who run spacers.
Shocks are of Ok quality, you'd be lucky to find anything better for under 100 for the set.
The Jeep should sit level after installing the lift (use the 2 inch slot on the shackles) as the Jeep sits at a slight angle (rear is slightly higher). Again, if you have an issue here (Jeep springs are known to sag) a cheap fix would be to bastard pack the springs and drop the shackle down to the 1 1/2 slot.
You might check the web for the different parts, I know I've seen spacers for 30, shackles for 50 and there are always sales on shocks. Not to knock the price, it's not bad, but if you can save a few bucks piecing it, maybe you can afford to bastard pack it while your at it.
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11-08-2009, 08:27 PM
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The only thing I did to my brake lines was pull them out of the holder on the frame, connect them up good, let the axle flex as far down as it will go (just use blocks on the frame rails and let the jack out from under the axle) and zip tied them there. Works great cuz they still stay up out of the way.
11-08-2009, 09:28 PM
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You should check out JCWhitney.com. That's where I'm gonna get mine...under 250. The brand is Rough Country. It comes with 4 shocks, 2 springs, aal, and u bolts.
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