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Old 02-27-2010, 01:35 AM
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Ok so I,m 19 just got my first xj, I want to do a lift and tires asap mainly because the tires on it are almost gone. however I am like many people flat broke. so anyone have any ideas for cheap or free ways to lift my jeep and same with tires, I know free is not likely but maybe cheap. I'm new to the jeep world and forum so anything would be helpful? Thank you, I will get pics up soon of the new project.
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really any help would be nice, or just some ideas or whats worked for others. Please.
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use the search ^^^ its up there next to quick links...tires... you can buy retreads... if you looking for biger like 31s....but myself i dont trust retreads on hwy.. offroad i guess they ok... Junk yard is cheap solution... to all your needs...
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2" poly coil spacers ~35$ shipped
2" lift shackles ~70$ shipped

If your leaf springs are sagging like most older XJ's grab a few leafs from an appropriately sized pack from the junkyard and add them in. This is referred to as a bastard pack. It will make your ride a little rougher, but its vastly cheaper than buying new AALs which just sag over time anyways.
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i highly recommend you become best friends with your local junk yards, you can find all kinds of goodies if you look hard enough
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JY will be a second home if you have lots of plans and not a lot of $$$$$. bastard pack rears and f150 coils up front. best guess, less then 50 bucks. did mine this way and 3" lift took me half a day and 40 bucks.
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search craigs list for tires. see them on there around here all the time. they may not be the best but they will get you by till new ones can be afforded.
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I will have to check out craigslist, only two junkyards in my little tourist mountain town gonna have to start making trips to new mexico to find junkyards I think.
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2" poly coil spacers ~35$ shipped
2" lift shackles ~70$ shipped

If your leaf springs are sagging like most older XJ's grab a few leafs from an appropriately sized pack from the junkyard and add them in. This is referred to as a bastard pack. It will make your ride a little rougher, but its vastly cheaper than buying new AALs which just sag over time anyways.

where did you find those prices???
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