Okay so i have a 2000 XJ Classic

Ordered a Rustys 4.5" AAL kit that should be in on monday

Got my 32" Ground Hawgs on some Steelys, I cant wait to throw it all together!

Later on down the line im planning on getting and SYE, skid plates, Nicer tires, and upgrade the rustys shocks to something better, not sure what yet, I also want to upgrade the motor but I dont know the most effective approach to do so... exhaust and intake may be a good way to start?

What else should i do? is there anything you have done that you are completely satisfied with? Id love to hear some suggestions.

-Roger

 

take your doors off i just did it today and i love it

 

LOL really?? i always wondered what thats like in an XJ, did you take off all four or just the fronts

 

um saw a few pictures of it with just the front doors off. Decided i didnt like that and took off all four today and i love it. Looks mean i can post some pictures of it up tomarrow

 

Started installing the rear components today, but ALL 4 of the upper shock mount bolts snapped right off at the head! crap! anybody know the thread size on those?

 

dont know the size off the top of my head but, you can air chisel them out then fish new bolts through the access slot.

 

cant wait for some PICS!!!!

dont take the doors off unless you make it so you can put it back on. most states its illegal.

 

think M8-1.25 but not totally sure

 

its illegal because you dont have mirrors

 

chrysler cant make up their mind on bolts can that... sae... metric... jeez LOL

i drilled them out and tapped them to... 5/16 - 18 i think but i broke a drill off in one hole and broke a tap off in another so i have each shock held with one bolt....URGH

 

ill get some pics up soon! i got the rear end done, working on the front now..slowly... 8 hours estimated install time my butt!

 

yea i had about 36h into mine counting lots of trips out, lots of beer/butt breaks, and lots of sitting frustrated over broken/stuck bolts

 

 

dang it only took me 7 hours for my 4.5'' lift install...guess i was lucky...oh and ilive in the south so practically no rust!!!

 

Cracked TWO sockets trying to loosen a bolt for a lower control arm.........