zdeckich

I have a 2000 XJ 4x4 4.0l with 160k miles and looking to do the 3in Zone lift with the AAL. To me it doesn't look like the rear end sags. But I don't know how much it is supposed sit. When I measured it, it was 30 1/2 inches from the bottom to the top of the fender. So my question is will the AAL be ok to use on my car and get the lift im wanting? Also in the pic I have on my new wheels and tires to see how they would look and of course the rub lol.

Jooman07

I used and AAL and I wish I went with the full leaf pack. The AAL is easier to put in since you don't have to remove the whole pack but new packs are worth the money.

zdeckich

yea I have no doubt they are better just looking to do the lift on a budget.

exjay1027

if youre trying to do it on a budget a bastard pack would be a better option

zdeckich

what's the bastard pack? Sorry still new to this.

diskman

Find a mid 90's Chevy S10 or GMC Sonoma. Grab the rear leaf springs. Carefully undo the main bolt and cut the straps while clamping the spring with C-Clamps. Grind/cut off the "eyes" from the main spring.

Leaving your springs on the XJ, drop the rear axle a bit, clamp the springs and remove the center bolt and clamps. Install as many S10 leafs as you think you will need. Rebolt with a new center bolt and new U-Bolts.

You will probably need to extend the rear rubber brake hose. I used a 1995 Wrangler one from Advance Auto for 17.99.

Or, google Jeep XJ Bastard Pack. I spent about $150 for everything to do it correctly. My GMC springs were $25 at the pick-n-pull yard.

exjay1027

thatll do it ^^^ ive also read very good things about using a second set of xj springs and cutting them down in length to fit in between your existing leafs. this is what i plan to do

zdeckich

Ok cool, thanks for the info guys. From the pic can you tell if the rear sags?

exjay1027

measure from the top of the axle tube to the bottom of the frame. Stock is 6" iirc