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Old 04-30-2011, 11:46 AM
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Hello all!

Im preparing to get my first Jeep and start my first off road build.
Im not new to the 4x4 world, Ive just never had a chance to build my own untill now.

Currently Im selling one of my cars to help start the project. I should have about $3000 to start off with. I know I can find a decent xj in my area for about $1000, leaving me $2000 to play with

Heres what im thinking:

Rough Country 4.5in lift w/ optional control arm drop and shock upgrade
$674.90

If i dont find one already lifted

Tires: Mud tires Undecided in 31x10.5 or 11.5
I can deff find a set used for $300 to $500 possibly even new.

And this(just because i like it): http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Multicolored...-/110524143095

That leaves me with around another $1000 to play with.

So now I ask the age old question, With $2000 what would you do to a stock xj?
Old 04-30-2011, 12:15 PM
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i would invest it strait in long arms at maybe 6" of lift, trust me down the road you will wish you had gone strait to them
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^This^

I was going to go longarm right away until I found a $150 XJ with a good Rustys lift.
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What are the advantages of the long arm kits?
at that point i will need a sye right?

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deffinately liking this kit

http://www.quadratec.com/products/76190_802.htm
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