I have a stock 96 XJ and want to go up 3inches to run 31's. The truck has 189,000 miles and is still showroom clean and runs like a champ but gets stuck fairly easily. I want to stay on the cheap and go with an add-a-leaf kit but my rear springs are flat. Am I going to have a problem with heighth?

Thanks for any help.

 

if your springs are flat then i wouldnt advise against going with the AAL because it will just return your springs to their origional state in about 6 months.

a good option would be to go to quadratech and buy the HD OEM leaf packs which are HD stock packs for the XJ then put the AAL in those. I believe the packs are like 70$.

-Kyle

 

I think it is well worth the extra coin for some new leaf packs. rustysoffroad.com has inexpensive full leafs if you want a full 3" pack

 

I guess I really need to look a another stock cherokee and see how much arc is supposed to be there initially. I've found Rough Country AAL kits now on ebay for 250 w/shocks. Seems like a deal. I guess really all I want to do is run 31x10.50 Dick Cepeks without rubbing.

Also, will a 3in give me a lot of vibration?

 

stock xj springs are supposed to be flat.

if they arent inverted you have some nice leaf packs

 

Flat? Really? Thats really nice to know cause mine are flat. Right on then, I should be good with the cheapo AAL.

 

i still wouldnt do an AAL even if my jeeps packs were in mind condition. they WILL sag over time its just a matter of how long and the on road ride will be horrendous.

i would highly suggest going with some quadratech packs and some shackles.

-Kyle

 

Not to disagree on the ride quality of the aal, but i have to. Mind you it's from personal experience. I put the rough country 3 inch with aal on my ride and i love it. My packs were sagging, now they are not. Ive been running now for a few months and there still holding true. I did however upgrade to Rough countrys nitro shock, I'm sure plays a part in it as well. I did install mine with the intent of saving some cash, but kept in mind they may need to be replaced with new packs next year or when ever. When i purchased my lift i was on a tight budget, It happens when you have a little one to take care of. I wouldn't completely shy away from aal if your looking to keep the budget down some, otherwise by all means do new packs then you have no worrys. Just my 2 cents

Bastard Child

 

I agree that the new springs are going to be the best road to take. But, if I can stay on the cheap and have a cool lookin rig for a year till I buy springs, I'm all about it. And considering the solid axles in an XJ, I'm used to the rough ride already. Been dealing with it for a 100,000 miles now.

This is a great forum, thanks for all the info and recommendations

 

not a problem at all, look forward to seeing more of you around

-Kyle