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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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Do you guys know of a mild lift kit (2-3") that won't be so hard on the wallet? I'm only 17 and don't wanna spend to much. I have all the resources and know how to install it myself, but they all seem so expensive.....
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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150$ will get you shackles and coil spacers. I'd suggest just 2 inch.
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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ebay thier is 3in lifts for about $105 look under cherokee xj
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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Just saw a Rocky Road 2" budget lift, spacers and shackles for $110, w/ New Shocks $260. Thats not bad
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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You dont need new shocks for 2 inches
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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right now on ebay i just found a Pro Comp 2"front/2" rear lift for $80 plus $15 shipping.
its comes with the add-a-leaves for the rear and spacers for the front.
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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If you do an AAL, make sure your current springs are in good condition.
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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the 260 with shocks is the way to go IMO just cause shocks are easy $50 each anyways
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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also try ntwonline.com under "jeep polyurethane" they got cheap prices on some things
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Ok, My friend has a Skyjacker Value Lift that he bought but decided not to put on because he wants to go bigger. So, I could get it from him for 200. Front Spacers, Rear Shackles, w/ new Nitro Shocks. I think I'm taking this and runnin with it because its 350 kit.
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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Default 2" i sell...

i've been selling 2-3" lift kits on here for about 7 months now and have been doing well...

i have a 2" right now for $100...spacers in front and adjustable shackles in back
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i can order a 3" for $130 which is spacers in front and add-a-leaf in back

these prices are final and add $20 for shipping

let me know if youre interested
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by kaz2000xjsport
Just saw a Rocky Road 2" budget lift, spacers and shackles for $110, w/ New Shocks $260. Thats not bad

Budget boost $260!!??

Here's a 3" Rough Country w/Shocks $255
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jaybo86
Budget boost $260!!??

Here's a 3" Rough Country w/Shocks $255
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html
oooo, I like that. Its a lot more involved than I wanted to get but the price is great. I'll have to look into it more
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kaz2000xjsport
oooo, I like that. Its a lot more involved than I wanted to get but the price is great. I'll have to look into it more

Easy to install.

Here's a Rusty's 3" as well
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...ode=sus_xj_kit

Click the Guide/video box and it has a step by step install guide
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Hey man check out fatbobsgarage.com on my first xj I bought their 3.5 in spacer for 32 bucks aal for 28 and went to advance and got an adjustable shackle for 28 which you may not need depending on how wore out ur leafs are. I never had any complant I didn't buy new shocks but if ur doing off roading I would or atleast got a shock stud ext. For 3 bucks from ur local auto parts store. I didn't have any vibes after re aligning my front end ppl say t case drop after 3in but on my 4 dr I'm running 4.5 wit no t case no sye but EVERY xj I'd diff good luck hope I was help
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