XJtlk789

Out of all the companies out there. Who sells the most complete 3 inch kit?

OOdynamite

BDS

XJtlk789

Anyone rockin the bds 3 inch. Is it sturdy. Im wondering cuz I have the orfab winch rockslides bumper on the front and the orfab tube on the rear and I wanna make sure I'll get the full 3 inches. ..basically I don't want to waste my money.

hawaiian808

Then go for a 4.5 better an inch higher then an inches lower and having to buy something eles to fix it, but you will need a sye

XJtlk789

I'm aware of the sye... I have been going back n forth between kits. I looked thru all the 4.5 kits on the market pretty much. The price difference is just crazy. I am most likely going to go with a 4.5 but I'm not sure on the short or long arm. Is a short arm really that bad as far as ride comfort n such? I know the flex is way better.

hawaiian808

The big difference in price between them comes in play because of the parts, most 3inch are add a leafs and spacers, most 4.5 are replacing the arms ,cross member , etc

I prefer la, much like the lift, might as well spend 200$ more now than be dissapointed later haha, but 4.5 la, will be more than capable and have a good looking stance, honestly for what you get 4.5 is worth it over a 3

Tom95YJ

You could always piece together a lift kit, In most cases you will end up spending less money than you would have if you bought the kit.

I'm currently putting together a Rubicon Express 3.5" lift for my XJ. So far I am into it $375 and I need to get my Shocks to complete the lift it which will run me another $300 for the Bilstein 5100's .

Check out my Build Thread you'll see all the components I got for $375

XJtlk789

Ok. I'll do this. I have $3500 saved up to buy a lift, Wheels, And tires... Now what would you do? I'll say I want a 4.5 but I'm curious what everyone else would do if they were starting a lift project and had my price limit (If anyone is a mechanic. How much do you think labor would be to have it all installed as well...I don't have the resources or place to do it myself so.)

hawaiian808

Hmm 3500? If your having a shop do this and they can weld I would say rock krawler 4.5 3 link, should be in your budget, if not Rubicon express would be my main stream lift company to turn to, bds 4 link is about 3000$ even but is the best apparently on the market,


Also I just remember clayton makes a 4.5 la " don't know the price off hand but I would reccomend them

xjchris

Iron rock offroad 5.5 inch long arm with sye and driveshaft. Awesome kit, best bang for your buck

XJtlk789

I'm gonna try n stay around 4.5. So the iro5.5 is a little to much. Its My dd and I can't afford new gears right now to compensate for the 32 n up tire sizes... But keep me coming

If I gave you 3500$ to start a lift project on a stock height 01 xj. What kit ( or even piece by piece) would you use.

Also tires/ wheels are coming outta that 3500.
Labor ill have to save more anyways.
Sucks not being mechanically inclined/ not having a place to do the work even if I was

mithuth

3500:
-130: Rock Krawler HD 3" lift springs
-250: Rigged Ridge HD OEM rear replacement leafs (+1" over stock)
-130: Rough Country 2" shackle + shackle relocation brackets (2.5" over stock)
-130: Rusty's Adj Track bar
-650: Rough Country long arm upgrade
-320: Bilstein 5100 series shocks
-600: 31x10.50-15 Courser AT2 tires (or aggressive MTs if you prefer)
Leaving 1290 for:
SYE, rear drive shaft, (minimum) skid plates on engine+TC+gas tank, tow points front and rear, and other repairs and upgrades as needed.

These are approximate figures on cost and do not include shipping or installation

XJtlk789

That Actually sounds perfect. Which of the many websites would u recommend to order all that piece by piece?

XJtlk789

Anyone else have a list of stuff to help?

I wasn't expecting to only get one setup

Still need ideas plz n I appreciate all replies

VTJeep

4.5" la is pretty beast. If its primarily a DD then maybe consider going for a low cog setup at like 3-3.5"... The money saved on lift might allow for bigger tires and a regear..