Hey everyone! I'm currently in the market for a 1998-2001 XJ 4WD. I was going to buy a newer SUV/Truck but ultimately
decided against it so I have a decently big budget for parts. I would like to keep the build right at/under $10,000,
which seems possible. This is the kind of build I'm going for:

A new front bumper with possibly a winch, roof rack, rocksliders/sidesteps, 4.5" Lift, 33in tires w/ 15-16" wheels, rear bumper w/
slide out tire, and big brake kit.

There is a lot of conflicting information out there but I've put together a list. Let me know what you think. Feel free to humble me lol.

(Not interested in RC lift)

Also a few questions:

• Will I need to change axles?

• 4.56 or 4.88 gears?

• OME or RE lift?

• What else should I consider or look out for?

• Best wheel/tire specs for 15/16" wheels with Falken Wildpeak A/T3W?

• I prefer the look of 4.5" lift but won't really take advantage of it offroading. Will I regret it if I just plan for 3.5"?


Will not really be off-roading. Not a daily but mainly road driving and occasional trail runs.




List of parts I will be getting:


Rubicon Express Track Bar Adjustable Front TJ/LJ/XJ/MJ/ZJ 3.5 Inch - 4.5 - RE1600

Front shocks: Bilstein 5100

Rear Shocks: Billstein 5100

Truck-lite Headlights

OR Fab Front Bumper
https://tandjperformance.com/product...mper-orf83240/
or
https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJFC.html

Rear Bumper (Tire Carrier Ready)
https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJRV2.html - $800/949 powerdercoated

Adventure Carrier | Rear Bumper Swing-out (Actual Tire Carrier)

Rock Sliders/Side steps
https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJSL-CL.html



Front Diff cover: Unsure
Rear Diff Cover: Unsure

Fender Flares: Would rather keep stock



Lifts: RE 4.5 Kit W/ Leafs (Long arm)

Includes:
Upper and lower control arms
Super-Flex spherical control arm ball joints
Complete leaf spring rear lift
Installation instructions and hardware included
Shocks not included


Adjustable control Arm drop kit
https://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-xj...-kit-1627.html

XJ Adventure Roof Rack
https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJRK.html

Brake Kit: Unsure

SS Lines
Front (Extended or relocated): Unsure

Rear: Unsure


Rotors: Unsure

Pads: Unsure

Tires:
Falken Wildpeak A/T3W

Track Bar
https://www.ironrockoffroad.com/prod...k-bar-kit.html

Track Bar Drop Bracket
https://www.claytonoffroad.com/produ...984-2001-xj-zj

Advance Adapters SYE Kit & SOLID U-JOINT 1310 CV Driveshaft Package
https://www.adamsdriveshaftoffroad.c...shaft-package/

^ Pair with 4 shims for the rear axle from Iron Rock Off Road