Sirus789

So im new here but im apart of jeepforum.com. A Question i had specifically for CF was whether or not i should lift my XJ. Its a DD and has a 166,XXX. If anything i wanna get chevy shackles and level the rear end or buy the Rough Country shackles. Need some ideas. Also on a budget considering I'm in school.

Thanks

x91j

i just bought a 2 inch lift from fat bobs garage 91$ shipped. comes with rough country shackles and coil spacers.

Sirus789

Does it make the jeep sit level? cuz right now my rear end is sagging and i was looking for was to level it out.

x91j

i havnt installed it yet but my jeep already sits pretty level. the PO added some helper springs in the rear

huntingman2706217

there was just a thread going yesterday... look up on carparts.com or whatever there site is... they have a 1.5in lft for like 88 bucks and it says it comes with shocks even... but it wont... do then you call and complain that it didnt come with shocks and they will send them to you... cant beat that deal...

92greenXJ

I have 2" spacer and shackle lift that I got for $40. Never know what kinds of deals you can find.

91familyxj

http://www.carparts.com/autoparts/It...19207310612333

It says it comes with shocks but I was told it doesnt so you just call and tell them. I ordered it the other day You cant beat the price 81 bucks shipped

CherokeeMan96

i did a kinda budget lift by gettin gabriel highjacker airshocks in the back, that evend her out plus a bit, and jus put blocks in the front coils, she does pretty well, looks a hair higher the shocks were 70 even and the blocks were like ten

Mike H.

Unless you are taking your rig on trail, there is no need what-so-ever to lift it.

Sirus789

i do plan on taking it on the trails. but i was told from a friend thats had 5 jeeps all lifted and stuff there is no challenge if you do all of that. he said just make it sit level. skid it. winch. and the biggest tire i can fit. he said its more fun that way and makes it really challenging.

huntingman2706217

just make sure you take that buddy so he can be the one pulling you out of the way everytime you get stuck... lol

95Cherokee

You're lucky, I paid $205 for my inch and a half lift, parts only, spacer and blocks.

broncofire75

Are you kidding me?! Why?!



OP- get a 2" lift by coil spacers and shackles. As long as your leafs are in ok shape that should yeilded you a good riding and decently capable XJ. Throw on a 1" TC drop or a TC skid to help the driveline angles and you're set.

Good shocks are really the key to a good ride. Don't skimp on them if DD it.

95Cherokee

Terraflex BB - $130, could'nt get leaf mount bolts off, said screw it and bought 1 1/2 inch blocks from JC Whitney - $35.

Idiots sent U-bolts that were too short, off to NAPA for 4 new U-bolts - $40

Total cost - $205

Actually I sold the shackles for $40 so the net cost was $165, but still.

Jeepstreet

if you plan on taking it on some trails i might add that you can ditch the sway bars or get discos for the front one and ditch the rear one all together hope that helps