98sport4x4

hey im looking into a 3-3.5 inch lift for my 98 xj and im not sure if i just get the add a leaf or get the lift with all new springs? which would be the better deal and easier to do? help! thanks

98sport4x4

dont be affraid to post n help me out haha

Slugger

if you have the money it would be better to just get the full leaf spring kit.
AAL will just sag quick.

darkoverlift

If you can afford it get the full leaf pack. It is easy to do and in the end will last the longest. If I had a 2000 or newer I would do a full lenght add a leaf unless the miles are high. What can you afford and what are your goals?

98sport4x4

yea its only a couple hundred more for the full springs and prolly more worth it in the long run when i get more work into it. thanks you and do you suggest any brand? rough country? rubicon?

rtralabama

better deal, add-a-leaf. save like $250. it isnt hard to do yourself. just unscrew pin and if it breaks, like my 2000s did. just hammer it out and your new lift should come with two new ones. one of my new ones was threaded incorrectly and i had to end up spending $10 to get a new pack. a whole new leaf will be stiff since it isnt broken in yet. if you have the money to buy new full leafs get em if you want em. but id rather spend the money on a new bumper or tires

98sport4x4

if i go with a 3.5 inch lift what additional mods would i have to do or will it be able to just be bolted on? cause i know if you go a certain height you gotta start gettin other suspention mods in order for it to fit...

brutalxj

I all ways have and always will run Rough Country but everyone is diff. I have never had an issue and love there products. And let's just say I use all my jeeps to there maximum ability!!!!!

rtralabama

adjustable track bar or else you will run the thread out of your tires instantaneously. i have not tread left on my front tires, luckily i just order 32 pro comps

i would to with extended brake lines. mine were $100 for a 4-6" lift. i went with crown industrial 5 layer custom lines. i endedup ripping my hardline cus i went mudding without extended brake lines.

you and also get an SYE or tcase drop kit.

rtralabama

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/crown-i...rake-lines.htm

jeepxj19

you dont need really any of that with a 3" lift, once u go pasted that you do but really none of that u need with a 3".

98sport4x4

my car is stock as of right now so would this kit be worth it?

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-li...n-lift-kit.htm

i plan on gettin my xj to the badlands and cliffs this coming up spring with my buddies around here.

jeepxj19

that kits fine i run a RC 3" and its great only ran into problems puttin it on because of the shock mounts

rtralabama

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...t_Code=IR-X4LK

4inch for less. its RC, this is the one i got. i ended up getting the Nitro shocks for now.

98sport4x4

@jeepxj19 How does ur 3" work on the trail and off road?