another dumb lift question
10-15-2010, 01:19 PM
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another dumb lift question
Hi there!
I just picked up a 1999 2 door xj
This will be my daily driver so I want it to ride as smooth as possible on the road.
I may do a little two track and off road for hunting.
The springs sag,so my plan is to replace them and lift it a little to accommadate 30-31" tires
How much lift do I need?
I was told that the 17" wheels from my 96 cobra will fit.
How muc.
Can I get by without modifications to anything else.
I would like to have enough money left to buy some Bushwacker Cut Out flares.
Thanks for any help
I just picked up a 1999 2 door xj
This will be my daily driver so I want it to ride as smooth as possible on the road.
I may do a little two track and off road for hunting.
The springs sag,so my plan is to replace them and lift it a little to accommadate 30-31" tires
How much lift do I need?
I was told that the 17" wheels from my 96 cobra will fit.
How muc.
Can I get by without modifications to anything else.
I would like to have enough money left to buy some Bushwacker Cut Out flares.
Thanks for any help
10-15-2010, 01:59 PM
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If you're planning on using cut out flares you can do a 2" budget boost and fit 31's no problem, and the Mustang wheels will bolt up, not sure about the backspacing though
10-15-2010, 02:02 PM
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For a lift to ride as smooth as possible, I would go with Old Man Emu. From what I hear and read no other lift kit rides as smooth, I have also never heard of any complaints about there products.
10-15-2010, 02:11 PM
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Thank you for the fast responses.
sorry for the slow reply,I am still at work
I see some kits with shocks and springs and all on ebay
do you recommend these?
do I need all of this ?
what is a fair price to have all installed?
Thanks
sorry for the slow reply,I am still at work
I see some kits with shocks and springs and all on ebay
do you recommend these?
do I need all of this ?
what is a fair price to have all installed?
Thanks
10-15-2010, 02:14 PM
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Look into Rubicon Express, BDS, or, I hate saying this, Rustys. Everyone seems to be happy with those lifts and my garage currently sell RE and BDS without any complaints.
Install for a lift should be no more than $350, anything 3" or less is not very hard or time consuming. If you were closer to jersey I would offer you a low price at my shop for a kit and install.
Install for a lift should be no more than $350, anything 3" or less is not very hard or time consuming. If you were closer to jersey I would offer you a low price at my shop for a kit and install.
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10-15-2010, 02:21 PM
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Year: 1999
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XJ Cherokee 2" Add-A-Leaf Kit
Code: RK-200AL-XJ Price: $270.00
XJ Cherokee 2" Add-A-Leaf Kit
Code: RK-200AL-XJ Price: $270.00 Is the Rusty's XJ Cherokee 2" ADD A leaf kit what I need?
Code: RK-200AL-XJ Price: $270.00
XJ Cherokee 2" Add-A-Leaf Kit
Code: RK-200AL-XJ Price: $270.00 Is the Rusty's XJ Cherokee 2" ADD A leaf kit what I need?
10-15-2010, 02:22 PM
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Check out this:
http://rubiconexpress.com/Suspension...px?part=RE6030
Or this:
http://rubiconexpress.com/Suspension...px?part=RE6025
Both are great.
Add a leaf wont work if your springs are already sagging
http://rubiconexpress.com/Suspension...px?part=RE6030
Or this:
http://rubiconexpress.com/Suspension...px?part=RE6025
Both are great.
Add a leaf wont work if your springs are already sagging
10-16-2010, 09:37 AM
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to lift or not to lift
Thanks for all of your help
I checked out the links,
Check out this:
http://rubiconexpress.com/SuspensionSystems/Product.aspx?part=RE6030
Or this:
http://rubiconexpress.com/SuspensionSystems/Product.aspx?part=RE6025
Both are great.
I was hoping to spend less money.
going way past budget
Is it possible?
I checked out the links,
Check out this:
http://rubiconexpress.com/SuspensionSystems/Product.aspx?part=RE6030
Or this:
http://rubiconexpress.com/SuspensionSystems/Product.aspx?part=RE6025
Both are great.
I was hoping to spend less money.
going way past budget
Is it possible?
10-16-2010, 09:43 AM
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will a 2" lift would be enough for 31" tires
I am sorry to admit it but, this truck will be used 99% of the time commuting to and from work.
I am sorry to admit it but, this truck will be used 99% of the time commuting to and from work.
10-16-2010, 09:55 AM
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Hello again
with 2" or 3" lift, will I need to modify drive shaft or anything other than the lift kit?
with 2" or 3" lift, will I need to modify drive shaft or anything other than the lift kit?
10-16-2010, 04:10 PM
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With 2" of lift probably not, and with 3" you may. Every jeep is different though.