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Old 03-09-2010, 08:59 PM
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so im getting a lift kit for my 98 what els do i need to make it a smooth ride steer straight an all that good stuff

here is the lifts i was looking in to which ones better an wat all do i need
but i also wanted to no about the dif with to two rustys an which would be a smoother ride

http://zoneoffroad.com/shopping-cart

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

http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...ode=sus_xj_kit
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the first link showed nothing,go with the rustys full pack stay away from AAL kits they sag pretty quick.
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what is the aal kit
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Well, first off you don't want Add A Leafs because they sag. Also, with a 4.5" lift you'll need extended brake lines, new control arms, new track bar, shims, transfer case drop, and to drop the stock sway bar. That $669 kit is the better of the two considering it includes full leaf packs and coil springs and appears to include everything else needed. A slip yoke eliminator would be better than a transfer case drop and shims, but also involves a lot more work. Also, if you want to rub larger tires, you may want to consider regearing and/or locking the differentials.
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Add A leaf uses your stock spring pack. You take it apart and add one or more leafs to produce the lift. They don't last too long compared to full packs.
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so which one should i get an also i have a 2wd
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good deal. i'd say go for it. i just did my 4.5" this passed weekend. i probably got right around that much tied in my lift kit. get the stabilizer too. and your next step should be SYE and gear swap. i only went up to 31x10.5 and the jeep let me know that it's not happy.
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so witch one ?????
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Full leaf packs are better than Add a Leaf. Get the kit with full leaf packs and it will last much longer.
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Go with the kit from the middle link.
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you have a 2wd right? You wont need the TC drop or a SYE kit,so everything is in the kit you need,the only extra would be a new steering stabilizer.
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ok sweet i love my 2wd tho never been stuck cuz xj jeeps just ROCK
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when you get it all done be sure to post pics
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would i need to get sway bar or anything
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