Hi, Im new to the 4x4 world and just picked myself up a 92 XJ for a 1000bucks. Ive owned it almost three months now and its lots of fun in the bush and on trails. However im wanting to upgrade to 4.5inches of lift soon and am not sure if my rear axel is the Dana 35 or the Chrysler 8.25". Is there a way i can find out? I dont have the owners manual or anything. Also i realise this is probobly a noob question so make fun of me as you may.

 

http://coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml

look at the big round cover in the rear, then match it to the one on the link... if you cant figure it out post a pic and we'll tell ya. anymore questions pm me

 

Thanks Man. That really helped and now i know that it is a dana 35. Do you think it would look funny to run my 31's with a 4.5inch lift? because i still want articulation without cutting out my fenders.

 

no it actually looks really well, as long as your tires have an aggressive tread it will still be very capable. the dana 35 will handle 31's no problem.

Best Of Luck with your build!!! 31's with a 4.5 inch lift shouldnt rub when you turn either, ive got 33's on a 4.5 inch lift and i rub bad LOL

 

Thanks again Wheeler, and What do you think of Zone Offroad Products? do you think rough country is any better? because the guys at my local shop (westshore 4x4) told me that Zone Offroad will bring me the best product for my buck.

Cheers
Marooned

 

i run 31's on a 4.5-5" lift, and it fills out and flexes nicely IMO

 

the only thing with zone offroad, at least what i saw on the website, is that they come only with aal. and rough country comes with full leaf kit. also the rc lift gives you sway bar disco's. i havnt heard any thing about the new flex joints from rc. but have heard that they control arm joints were a major weak spot on the rc. but i plan on buying the 4.5" from rough country next summer.

 

Check out Rusty's Offroad they have a pretty good 4.5 inch lift.

 

i would check out rubicon express, quality parts, and pretty complete kits without shocks though....Lifetime warranty also unlike other kits, well known brand

 

rubicon is quite expensive, ive decided to go with zone because one of my buddies bought the kit for his xj and it turned out really nice, way better than mine now the douche. so it should arrive sometime in the next couple weeks. thanks for all your help guys. cheers.

 

X2 on 31s and 5''.All though I might get some 32s after I wear these 31s out

 

Zone is part of BDS so its not cheep knock off parts. I'm planing on using a zone kit on out 96 when it ready to be lifted

 

Is this for sure? i heard zone was part of rough country and rubicon express, and i think procomp too, so are people just saying this or is it true?