mine already sags So what is the other option? the spring pack kit?

 

bastard pack if you wanna go cheap. full spring pack would be best option but eat your entire budget up

 

just like the saying goes "Ya get what ya paid for". honestly if I was on a 300$ budget I would got to the junkyard and make it. yes add a leaf sags and fast. think about it, if yours already sags what improvement would it be to add just 1 leaf to it? or you go to the junk yard and get some s-10 leafs and add several in between yours and you’ll be better off than a new single leaf added. but honestly if I couldn’t make a lift and was on a budget I would just wheel the jeep as is or wait and save up for a lift that is worth a $hit. I went with BDS yeah paid a little coin but the no BS warranty is what I like. Anyways good luck with your choice. Most importantly its your jeep get what you want. I search to help me decide what lift to go with and didnt find many people talking about BDS but i went with them because I wanted to and there warrenty.

 

That's why I'd say go with this kit. New full pack would run ya close to $250 just by themselves. Kits will save you some money. Jeeps are gonna cost ya a few bucks. That is something to get use to.
Like POS said. You can put a lift together much cheaper. Like the Bastard pack. That's a S-10 leafs. Shop on Craigslist for used parts. Pick & Pull/Junk Yards. Use your resources. There is a sale section on this forum even.


http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...ode=sus_xj_kit

 

Ok so cheap not good, ill save my money, and wait to get the better kit.

Is this like the bastard pack? im still slightly confused by what you mean by it. Im just trying to do everything right from the get go.

http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...ode=sus_xj_kit

 

im at 5.5in lift that is very capible that i pretty much built myself. i have maybe $300-350 in it including shocks ($208). Research is the first thing. learn what you NEED then source it, build it, or buy it. and you dont NEED everything that people say you do

what is your skill level when it comes to wrenching or fab?

 

Oh and i plan to drive this thing everyday if that helps.

Ive never done anything to fab something to work. and all of my wrenching as been on cars. This is the first 4x4 that i have ever done anything with. So im the definition of noob when it comes to a 4x4. Thats is why i was want to get a kit that would bolt on in time and then go.

 

start with a 2in puck and a 2in shackle (greasible preferibly) it will teach you a few things while putting it on and can be had for less than $80 new

and you can always add to it

 

I am currently running a Rough Country 4.5" lift with full Rough Country leaf springs, NRC9000 Rough Country shocks, and a Rough Country steering stabilizer. The setup rides rough and I love it because of that. The suspension system is super stiff which helps it hold to the road like no other. My Jeep actually holds to the road better now with the lift than it did stock. If you can deal with a rough ride, I would recommend Rough Country any day. They have reasonable prices and great customer service. Their online web chat customer service is also a good selling point. If you have any questions regarding Rough Country Suspension Systems, feel free to ask.

 

I am really wanting a 3in. Not to be mean about it. I am just trying to get something that is dependable on and off road. My brother in law is trying to build a 4x4 dodge truck and i just want to compete with that. I might just not be thinking about the fact that jeeps have alot of potential. It is my first 4x4 so that may be things too. Also i have never seen a jeep off road in person, ive watched videos and seen pics and its amazing of what they can do.

 

I understand that. I originally wanted to go with a 3" lift, but for the price difference I decided the 4.5" would be a better deal. I knew I was eventually going to go bigger, so why waste the money then, ya know? Now I have 4.5" of lift on 33's and still want to go bigger. Just something for you to think about.


P.S. Not to promote another forum, but if you register for the Jeep forum and call Rough Country directly to order your lift kit, there is a guy that works there by the name of Ryan. Ask for him and tell him you are a member of the Jeep forum and he will throw you a 10% discount.

 

I am on a budget thats why i was going to go with a 3inch. Eventually I will give it a bigger lift, but i dont know how long it would be before i could do so. And if i get the lift i wont have enough to get bigger tires so, i dont want to look goofy with a 4.5inch lift and 235s haha

 

There are a number of ways to approach your Jeep or any Jeep for that matter.
What I always tell ppl when modifying any car. Is to sit down with paper and pen. Write out your goals. The type of driving and off roading you project yourself doing. Give yourself some room too. Over project by a tad. So you can grow into it opposed to grow out of it.
Planning will save you money. Like POS said. You can do it for less money a few different ways and you don't neccessarily need all the fantcy crap ppl tell you you need. You may or may not need a SYE or a T-case drop for example.
If your just doing light off road and some minor trails. 3" lift and 30-31" tires will be perfect and give you a little wiggle room to do more. But if your eyes are set on big rocks and adventure stuff. You might want to consider a few things first.
My first XJ I left at stock height. I just beefed it up. Cost me way less money and it still did really good off road. You really only need a lift to fit bigger tires to clear aggressive trails. You don't need a lift to 4 wheel.
I personally like the 4.5-5.5" lift range if I'm going to lift an XJ.
You'd be amazed at what that jeep can do with just a fresh new stock suspension, good tires, and a rear locker and recovery. That's all I pretty much had on my 1st XJ. Still did the easy trails on the Rubicon, still got around in Black Rock desert, and other moutainous places. I'm sure you also like the more aggressive look of a lift as well. Which is valid. Just not manditory.

 

My goals that ive figured out for now are, i want to lift it 3in and run 32s. Ive seen others and love the look. It may just be im bored with the stock look and ready for something different. How difficult is it to maybe just lift it 2inchs and use what Pos said. is it just simple as trimming of the fenders? Ive found tires that i want along with a few ideas of the wheels. some people have said that you can run 32s on a stock jeep with modifications, but i dont want to cut my up. i like the way it is with the black flairs and all. Even if i lifted it just 2 inches for now and run the 32s (if i can) and then later lift it more i can still run the 32s and i wouldnt have to buy new tires again.
Also i wanted to lift it because it needs fresh suspension and i thought sense it would be tore apart why not lift it?

 

Your thinking is right. If the jeep needs a new suspension, why not lift it? I agree. But just to let you know, that you don't have to lift it just b/c. Screw what everyone else is doing. Do what your doin.
32's on a 3" lift. I've seen it. There is some cutting involved. I run 33's on 4.5" lift which really measured out at 5.25" after settling.
Personally, I still think that Rusty's kit I sent you is the way to go. But I only say that b/c I'm in my chair and not in yours. I wouldn't waste money on 2" of lift. Just get the 3". Hell if your lookin for instant gratification. Just get that RC lift (it kills me to say that b/c i dislike RC products).
Piece it together if you have to. That's another option. Maybe you find used spring pack. Then score some used tires and rims. That also might be the way to go. But again use your resources. Rusty's has a sales & clearance section. Craigslist. CF sale section. Throw out a post that your lookin for suspension stuff.
Check this site out. There is a parts exchange section. 5-90 is his screen name, but he's an awesome guy.
http://www.kelleyswip.com/index.html