Fraz

Hello

First of all yes I have searched and haven't found the answer I'm looking for . . . .

I'm a newb to the Jeep world (and the 4x4 world sort of) but do have worked on cars plenty . . .

I just got my first Jeep (a 2000 Classic in Beautiful Shape) I've found out (thanks to forum ) that I have a low pinion axle that can cause vibration issues with significant lift . . .

So . . Is there any basic rule as to how much lift this axle can take without causing issues? . . I'm not looking for anything to crazy at this point just something to give me a little more clearance/flex so I can get my feet muddy. Feel free to even sugjest a brand. As I know Jacksh** about jeeps/lifts The jeep needs new tires anyway so I figure I might as well do the lift now and get larger tires while I'm at it . . .

Thanks for any Help/in-put and any general tips/ideas are appreciated

Fraz

Just relized I posted this in the OEM section

Mod's please feel free to move sorry

dar83

i've got a 2000 model 4dr with 4.5 rough country lift. I haven't installed a transfer case drop or anything and have no vibes. it differs per xj but you should be okay with a little lift. And for the most part its not the front axle that causes the vibrations and problems, its the drive shaft for the rear axle. The front does well as long as everything is good and tight and the bushings aren't worn out.

NJ-XJ-4Play

i agree. If u are not looking for anything crazy, i'd suggest a basic 3 inch lift with an add a leaf if ur stock springs are still in good shape. As said in the post above, a 4.5 would even be sufficient enough and not cause any problems. I'd suggest doing a brake line extension though, it may seem like the stock ones reach fine, but when it comes to articulation, slack in the lines is never a bad thing. I would recommend a T-case drop on anything over 3" of lift even though plenty of guys run a 4.5 without a drop.

4.3L XJ

4.5". You can go that much and play with your front castor and get it so it doesn't vibe. Beyond that you will need to either put a double cardan joint on the pinion or change it out for a high pinion axel.

Fraz

Alright sounds like the general opinion is 3-4.5 . . . So how difficult is a t-case drop for a drive way amateur.

Any other advice on which lift kit to get . . . If possible I'd like something that would allow me to expand. . . If that is possible/makes sense . . . .

freegdr

all they are is spacers between crossmemb er and unibody with longer bolts very basic

Fraz

Cool . . . Looked 'em up an yeah doesn't look to bad. So I think I'll definAtely go with a 4.5 lift.

So . . . Whats a good (don't mind paying for a quality product) 4.5 lift that would allow for further upgrades . . .

jeep factor

hardest part of a t/c drop is getting the studs out use lots of pb blaster or liquid wrench

jeepxj19

look into rough country's kits I run an rc kit and love it, on a scale 1-10 on installing a tcase drop id give it a 2, if ur worryed about that just wait to u put the lift in ( if u do it urself) if this is ur first time doin a lift be prepared for a long day... A very long day.

Fraz

lol Yeah I figure it'll be a long day . . . maybe couple of days . . . gotta figure out if the Jeep would be able to get back out of the garage after the lift . . . would suck to lift it in the garage and then relize I can't put the wheels on it lol

What's everyone's opinon on RE lifts . . I'm reading about RC's as well, but I like to consider more than one option . . .

GreenJay

RE is unfortunately out of commission for the time being. Check out this sticky in the Advanced Tech area: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/xj...mpanies-76868/

This should overload you with info on some of what's out there

Fraz

Wow . . I seriously feel stupid, i totally missed that sticky. That is a very informative one, thank you Sir

GreenJay

Not a problem.