So I got a '94 XJ 2wd (for now) 5-speed, 4.0L 3" Zone AAL. And I got that damn bug.....So I was looking to add Rusty's budget boost spacers and shackles. I think this would put me around 5" lift total. What would have to be done with the drive line, in order to maintain ride quality? LCA? SYE? also, what tires would look good on a XJ with a 5" lift without having to regear? Keeping in mind this is my DD.

Thanks guys,
J

 

Sell it and get a 4wd before you waste the money lifting a 2wd... You'll save a lot of laughter from your friends and others when you go 4 wheeling and can't make it up the first hill.
Sorry, but you asked...

 

there was somebody who converted one on here to 4wd and it came out nice...sounded like alot of work though

 

I agree... get a 4WD instead.

 

yeah dude and you would have to regear if you wanted to get like 34s or 35s or its gonna burn up your tranny even 33s suck with stock gears but its driveable

 

You may not need a SYE, but just a YJ slip yoke instead. You will need new lower control arms and probably a new track bar. You aren't going off road with just 2WD are you?

 

Nope.... And thank you. I already have the front axle, a D30 out of a '96. Just got to peice together the tranny, and t-case. It will be 4wd as soon as I get the rest of the stuff....so a YJ slip yoke should do it?

 

It will if you pay attention to the angle of the tcase and differential. Make them as close as possible. Many lift kits due to the way the leaf springs are arched or with the addition of shims make the SYE necessary. But if the angles are right you can just use the YJ yoke and call it good.