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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Im looking 4 the best budget boost that will lift the jeep about 2inches.
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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i would do a search on here for that info - there are about 3 posts on the BB's on the first page alone and 100's more with a search for all the pros and cons on each.
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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You have several options. IMHO the best option on a budget is front spacers and rear shackles but that all depends on the condition of you rear leaf packs..If your leaf packs are sagging then shackles will flatten them out..At this point new leaf packs for a 2" lift is your best option. Also a consideration is will this BB be a temp lift or permanent. If you plan on going bigger and this is just enough to get you some lift then go shackles for ease of install then when you get a bigger lift get new leaf packs.

Some good BB w/ front spacers and rear shackles and this is just my opinion..
Teraflex: Can be found at quadratech.com
RockyRoad: at rocky-road.com I used this set and was very happy with it. Just don't order online call them you will get faster response.
Rusty'S offroad: found at rustysoffroad.com

All 3 places go for about $100 plus shipping.. Another option might be to step up a little more and get a 3" lift with new leaf packs and shocks. Might cost more but you will be happier in the end.
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 02:52 PM
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Thanks
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Rubicon Express also makes a nice BB I ran thiers for a year or so until I upgraded. It also comes with shocks.
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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I am a firm believer in the J/Y budget boost using F150 front springs (no spacers) and a rear S10 bastard pack. Shocks from Monroe are the only new item that you need to buy. I put one on a 96 XJ about 4 years ago and gor 3" and it rode as good as stock. Had $50 in springs and caught the Monroes on sale at Pep Boys for $20 each installed.
Excellent flex and just enough to clear 30" tires.
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Xj4mylife Thanks how much was ur lift?
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Thanks Blue, is junkyard stuff 0K?Cause my budgets pretty low 10bucks a week.
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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1 more question 4 u.What years do i use or does it not really matter?
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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what year f150 springs?
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Drewdertuder
Thanks Blue, is junkyard stuff 0K?Cause my budgets pretty low 10bucks a week.

Exactly where mine came from. This was a 2WD Jeep that I converted to 4WD and did the J/Y lift at the same time. It was all done on one weekend in my driveway.
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Originally Posted by 00XJsport
what year f150 springs?
Mid 70s IIRC.

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Use these shocks. Monroe #59352 - $20 each
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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Here is a write-up using my J/Y method and almost the exact stuff I did except he used Dodge rear leaves. And he made some discos for the swaybars IIRC. HERE
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Thanks u r the man on this forum.Will start 2 call junkyards tomorrow.
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