ChilliXJ

With my new XJ - lookig to add 31" shoes with a lift somewhere between 3 - 4" lift.

The lift would be new leaf pack, not a AAL.
I want to add Bilstein 5100 shocks (have them on my Dub J - love em)

Options:
RE 3.5"
Rusty's 3"
IRO 3"
OME??

I didnt list RC, aint they the same as IRO?

Which would be best to match the Bilsteins? THe XJ would be mainly on road during the week with weekend off roading

squirrelnw

check out zone, I am thinkin of goin with there lift, rough country I believe has alot of posts on here with there bushings wearing out quick. still doin research along the same line as you are.... lots of posts on here about lifts

mattsmako

If you go to for sale and look at the venders thread there has been a lot of discussion on RC. I think they have solved the bushing problem, but everyone is upset about their leaf packs being to short. The thread was started by a RC rep, and he is addressing all concerns. He is being proactive which is nice. Everyone says their customer service is 2nd to none, and will continue to use them for that reason alone.
I'm looking to add about the same size lift also so doing alot of homework. For that kind of money you don't want to settle. I'm leaning toward the Rubicon Express myself. Its pricey but seems to be a solid kit.
Just my 2 cents

Xj88

No IRO, no rustys.
Old man emu or RE only.
Buy ome from dpgoffroad
Buy RE from seriousoffroadproducts

The ome kit will come with ome shocks..which are as good as 5100s.

For a 3.5 kit by one of the 2 brands ive suggested your looking at around a 1000 bucks

a_shirey

i have the IRO 3" with full leafs. the ride is pretty stiff 2 months later. but its great offroad. if you're staying on road i wouldnt recommend it. i also got the hydro RC shocks so maybe some Bilstiens would help, but idk.

Bbasso

BDS, check my thread

jng

i have a zone 3 inch lift on my xj and love it.

lhope40

I just put a 3 1/2" ome lift on my 99 with 31" tires The ride was very rough with some vibration.I ended up installing some IRO adj lower control arms and 4 degree axle shims.
After a couple hours off road it to help settle things out it now rides pretty nice. I got the ome nitroshocks and the dual rate leafs.

Solomon7

BDS. Nice on and off road, and in 4 or 5 years since I lifted it hasn't lost even a bit. Their front coils are super nice too.
See my sig. I"m very happy with the packs coils and TB. The discos are sweet too. I'm running BDS shocks currently but plan on going to 5100s in summer.

ChilliXJ

Where do you buy 3.5" OME lifts? Quadratec etc only has 1.5", Rocky Road has them but you have to have spacers / blocks?

ChilliXJ

Looks good man from what I can see - do you have a shot of the whole truck?

Xj88

Dpgoffroad.com

lhope40

It is a 1 1/2 with spacers no natter where you buy it
I bought mine from dpg
Paid over $1300 with the OME nitroshock If I did it again i would see if i could save $$ and put the kit together myself

Xj88

The dpg kit has spacers?

lhope40

Yes if you go to there we website you will see
dpgoffroad.com