hi guys, im new in these and i just bought a jeep cherokee 4x4 sport with all options... so i dicided to lift it and tint windows.. what i have in mind is the bastard lift on the back, and the coils from a zj v8 with 2 inch spacers... what do you thing about this setup and if you have 100 bucks to do your lift, what do you guys do...??? and how you will do it!?

 

You did do a search first on this didn't you?

Try it. "budget lift" only a bazillion threads on it.

 

You pretty much got it right there. A few hints: Dakota springs have bigger center holes, make sure you have someone to help you, stay patient, make SURE you get V8 springs, I was told that G.cherokee i-6 springs give you an inch WRONG!!! you get a 2 inch DROP.

 

yes, ive serch all over this website before i ask, i allready have the v8 springs from a limited 5.9 , I didnt know about the dakota leafs, thanks for the advise, sonner or later will post some pics from my xj, and 4 xmas i think i've have the RE coil springs spacers 1.75 thick.. so, in combination with the zj springs and a pair of used insolators from the same zj would have a litte more than 3 inch, and in the back???... like 3.5inch i think..

 

RC shackles and spacers for $80 shipped from carparts.com.

 

very little lift bro, i'm lookin for a noticiable lift, ( 3 inch or more with low $$) and fit a mud 31's, also need some longer shocks, or make a spacers to them to fit and have a "nice ride" , just for now... latter im gonna buy the RC 3 lift shocks for $110 shipped...
some other isues or ideas?????

 

I was able to buy 4" coils for $40 and I am getting springs from either s-10 or durango,and I just bought dt baja ryders,great shocks, but when I got up to 3" where it is now I have a wobble so I just ordered an adj track bar and lower control arms to correct it,id you stay at 3" or below you may get away with out those items,if you go up any further there is a very good chance you will have issues with the front end.
When I am done I will have close to $600 into it and I was trying to be cheap.

 

dang you can buy a whole lift for $600...

 

I know,shocks,control arms,and track bar were $500. There was no way around it due the dreaded death wobble.
I could have bought inexspensive shocks and just relocated track bar,and saved about $250,but I got what I thought would be best.

 

He's obviously new to this forum, if you aren't going to help out then shut up and don't even reply. I can't stand the pretentious guys like you that waste everybody's time with bs posts.

 

Hmmm Where to start.
How about I DID help him out. I told him to do a search on his topic. It's been covered before MANY times.

How about reading the READ ME Thread. Where the moderator asks not to post questions like this in tech area.

It a not so subtle nudge to get the poster to do some homework first.
This question gets asked here every day by every new member! Usually within his first 3 posts.
Spend a few days lurking here and do SEARCHS on your topic of interest.
I can guarentee your question has been asked before in some way or other.
If the same question gets asked every day the guys with the knowledge are gonna stop coming here. They are looking for NEW problems to help solve. They are looking for challenges.

And it's obvious you don't know me.

 

thanks u all, think i'm gonna need some extended brakes lines, adj control arms, so.. means more $$, i've be saving all for a good susp setup.. if someone has some used lift parts like shackles, coils s., anything on sale.. let me know!..

 

Do you have a good 4 wheel shop localy?You may have luck there they or there employee's may have some used parts.

 

has a matter a fact i do, i've checking around that kind of shops.. i think i've seen one with a few lifted jeeps and trucks..

 

craigslist man... if you take your time you can do it... so far i got 6.5 rustys leafs for $150 and 8.5in front coils never installed for $75... and 3in rear shackles for $15... and still watchin! check almost every day cause deals come and go quick...