This is what I've come up with so far.

 

At this point I only have about $65 in the whole project, when alls said and done it should be a total cost of around $100.

 

hell ya dude that looks sweet!!!

 

it looks nice indeed... what is it made of ?

 

3/4 and 1/2 inch electrical conduit.

 

interesting... forgive my ignorance, is this electrical conduit easy to bend ? I am assuming you have a special tool for that right ?

 

Easy to bend with the right tool, I borrowed one from a guy I work with.

 

Would u say it tough enough to toss the spare up there?

 

looks good. how is it going to mount then?

 

oh yeah, easily.

 

To the factory rails for the time being.

 

Ok, for you guys it is probably nothing, but I have to say I am pretty proud of myself (lol)
I am done with me bastard pack.....
S10 leaf pack added to the xj main leaf following instructions (kind of...) found online.
So good bye broken blocks.... so far it looks like the lift is about the same as before. It is not perfect (still working learning on some issues), but since it is my first "big" project, i will say I am happy with it ...

Now... brakes

 

Ya that's a pretty large/indepth project for a beginner! Let's see some pics of that bad boy standin tall!

What kinda brake problems are you having?

 

Other than they don;t work ??? hehe
well i think everything is seized and the shoe padding looks thin and following the good old saying : "if it don't look right, it probably ain't".... so for good measure I will change everything in the rear ... shoes and spring to start with.... that is when I finally can remove the drum that is stuck.

By the way.... stuck wheel, internet recommend Horse kick and it worked.... I doubt the same apply for a stuck drum WYS?

Then following other advices, probably see if I can extend the brake line with ZJ line I think it was....

Anyway, I am having A LOT of fun and it keeps my mind out of work stress.... and I renamed my jeep "KE" or Knuckle Eater

 

Yep a good old BFH should get that drum off! have u ever bleed brakes before? How is it acting does the pedal just sink to the floor or is it really stiff...?

I beileve its the TJ's that people are using to lengthen their brake lines... Not to sure?!?!

Take ur rotors to checkers & see if they need or can be turned vs buying new!