J308

Hey guys, I'm 38, just bought my first Jeep, a '94 XJ sport, and I'm setting it up as an all-weather commuter/ family hauler.

I want to throw a 2" lift on my XJ and have never messed with leafs. I have swapped the shocks on an XJ which was easy, but I hear the leafs are a bear and my driveway is steep.

Anyone experienced want to help me install 2" springs and a 2" full leaf pack? And possibly help me install my ZJ Tie Rod upgrade I picked up?

Plans for this project are Bilsteins F&R, 2" front springs, 2" full leafs and ZJ Tie Rod. I want experienced lifters, for the things I don't know about, such as brake line travel, bump stops, etc.

If I don't get any responses, I'll probably take it somewhere, 4WP or whatever.

Thanks in advance!

--Jay

J308

How about if I throw in a case of bud light? I'm a light drinker, so that probably leaves 21 (ok, maybe 19!) for you.

Lowrange2

Edit!

Nevermind, was wondering where you were but I didn't read the entire thread title.

I'd be glad to help you but it'd cost ya 200 in case to come down here. lol


Are you set on full leaf packs? I run a shackle in the back of mine on stock leafs to get the 2".

Other than that you shouldn't have to worry about anything. Maybe extend the bumpstops 2". The brake lines will be fine and the steering you have is a bolt on.


A good Saturday afternoon project.

J308

EDIT: added my location to my profile, thanks for the reminder.

haha... If I were driving that far I'd roll down to Elberton and get my nephews to do it. Or I could get my cousins to help me, they are all over Abbeville. Trouble is, it drives like crap so I'd rather drive a Honda Ruckus that distance than take my Heep. EDIT: And yeah, I'm sure my leafs are crap after 170k, so I can get OME's 2" for less than $200, might as well do that instead of factory plus AAL, they gotta come off anyway.

I checked with 4WP this AM and they are way out of my price range. Definitely will be DIYing this so still looking for help. Preferrably someone with blocks and such, hah.

Lowrange2

Hmm, I'm trying to think of who I know that could help you.

Over on NAXJA we have a bunch of SEC members up that way. Go over to NAXJA, post this same question up in the SEC Forum and I bet you'll find some help. Lots of experienced folks there.


Your last name wouldn't be McCurry would it? lol

J308

Cool, yeah, I'm ovet NAXJA too so I'll post it up over there. Naw, my name isn't McCurry, and neither are my cousins, haha. They're all older, mid 30's or so. I have 4 in Abbeville and 3 in Greenwood.


Still looking for help if anyone else reads this. Ordered my parts today so should be here early next week.

Lowrange2

I'd guess I know them. I live in Abbeville and work in Greenwood.

Who are they?

J308

PM'ed.

Still looking for local help. Don't let NAXJA show you up!

Lowrange2

Too late.

J308

tru dat!

Bimmer9938

I have 4 Wheel Parts just do all my work in Raleigh.

Lowrange2

4wp is retarded with their prices. If you can do it yourself it makes no sense to take it there. Unless you have more money than you know what to do with.

Plus that takes 90% of the fun out of owning a Jeep...

mithuth

! wish you were closer, I'd be all over this.

One of the most rewarding things about jeep ownership is giving (and getting) help from fellow Jeep enthusiasts. Hell, i bought a 2" lift for my TJ 3 weeks after buying it and at the time had NO idea how/what to do to lift a Jeep. It was the kind hands of a few semi-local guys that really showed me what being a part of the jeep community is all about.

There's gotta be someone local/semi-local that can help ya out. GL!

Lowrange2

I think he's got it squared away.

I'm sure they could always use more help tho.

bheath

just found this tread. deff willing to help. bout 30mins from Raleigh. if you still need some help...