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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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Looking for some impute on lift kits, I have spent many hours researching lift kits for the XJ and want to know how high is to high for Daily driver.

My max lift would be 4.5, but depends on ride quality for D & D.

I`m looking at the Rubicon express kits and thinking of OME for shocks...

Thnaks in advance for your time and, Have a Merry Christmas
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by honesT
Looking for some impute on lift kits, I have spent many hours researching lift kits for the XJ and want to know how high is to high for Daily driver.

My max lift would be 4.5, but depends on ride quality for D & D.

I`m looking at the Rubicon express kits and thinking of OME for shocks...

Thnaks in advance for your time and, Have a Merry Christmas
Thats the lift Im running on XJ. I installed it about 5yrs ago and have had no issues.
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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cant really go to high for DDing..it all depends on bumper height. my jeep is back on DD duty for awhile until i get a DD again and im on 8.5" of lift.
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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Might want to check local and state lift laws. I ran 7 on mine but it's all in what you are willing to deal with. I didn't drive mine every day or else I wouldn't have gone as high.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 12:23 AM
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i wouldnt go over a 6.5" lift or a size 35 tire, on a truck yes on a xj no its a little over kill. I'm hopefully going with a 4.5" and 32's wheni get my tax return this april should be just right once im done with it

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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 04:22 AM
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depends on you laws in the state you live in the frame law is the hardest to get around, the bumper and light law are easy to deal with,and how you drive im on 10.5 lift its my dd and down here the swamp gets deep in some places you gotta go high or just bring your honda and sit by the road and watch
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