Whats up fella's, I am about to begin my first XJ build in the next week to come.. I have ran a TJ for past 9 years and just sold it to start this project..
Here are the plans.. I have already bought everything on this list, just waiting for it all to arrive and take a few days off work..

Starting with a 96 XJ sport - Chrysler 8.25/D30 (3.55s)
-6.5 RC long arm kit
-1 inch front coil spacers
-SYE w/ Tom Woods Driveshaft
-Rustys steering box brace
-35" Grabbers on 15x8 (called 4 wheel parts twice... Got two different quotes on the SAME ITEMS EACH TIME, THEN ORDERED IT ON THEIR WEBSITE FOR 205 dollars CHEAPER THAN THEIR LOWEST QUOTE on the phone!! WTF??
- SURCO Safari Rack
-Front ROCK bumper w/ 12,500 Winch
-Rugged Ridge crossover steering kit (I know the word on this.. It was the last of my "fun" funds so I am taking a shot. If it works, great. If not, I am not surprised..

I have to keep stock gers for the time being.. I know it's going to be a slug.. but I don't wanna waste money on 33's if I am going to do the gears in a few months...

Any Advise on Install on the lift or SYE would be greatly appreciated as well!!
I have never done a long arm kit so im nervous but excited..

Also, any hints or tricks please let me know.. I will be sure to take great build pics as well!!

 

Finally found the three drill bits.. 70 dollars later I am back at it..

 

Sounds like a solid start.

Only problem I see is a lack of pictures....

 

Haha I know I know.. they are going up today.. was stressed over these bits. Now I got em the pics will be coming..

 

Ill follow this!

 

It keeps telling me the android app is crashing so no pics. I'm back at it today and will throw them up from my laptop later.. its getting fun!!

Il see of my stock pic works...

 

Well put it up 4 times.. haha sorry guys.. that's my stock girl and the new35s!!

 

 

The cutting of lower ca went a lot better than expected!! My instructions said to retain upper control arm hardware but it did come with new bokts so hust cut off old ones..

 

Even the girlfriend got in on some grinding!!!

 

No kidding! The biggest bit you need is a pita to find... Just got my long arms in as well, so solid though.

Real fun install with ruffstuff strengtheners haha.

 

How'd you get the pitman arm off? I hammered and hammered but nothing budged, now I've got a new arm sitting in the jeep with no home lol

 

I used a pipe wrench and bar and the bolt came off no worries!! Very suprised.. I busted my grease fitting though on my tie rod seperating that from the arm

 

Just broke my pitman arm puller. Goibg to get one that is more snug.. il let ya know how it goes

 

That's we're I'm at, the Nuts came right out, but the arm wouldn't come off the steering box