VermontXJ802

Hey guys. I'm familiar with jeeps but I've never lifted my own. What I'm looking at is a 1996 zj limited. I ant to install a rough country lift and run 32s.
First question: what can I expect if I choose to purchase the cheaper rc add a leaf with fixed ca's....I would like to upgrade slowly down the road as I don't want to spend allllll of my cash right now....I have some cash to do a full tune up as well.
Second question: I'm not a huge fan on trimming but would like some nice bushwhacked style flares to trim and install. Am I better going with 33s now and cutting and installing flares at the same time or just stick with 32s.

This will be a dd rig and used for hunting in the fall. I don't rock climb some do not need to flex out my whole suspension. I want to keep a somewhat good ride. Any ideas would be great. Thanks!

xjmarc

You don't have leaves on a ZJ so no add a leaf. You can do the front to rear swap with coils and run a longer coil up front but to clear 33s without cutting you'll need closer to 5" of lift. Also if you have a cv on your front axle it has to be swapped to a u-joint yoke and you'll need a matching drive shaft for any lift over 2".

JJCIII

33s on stock gears is going to burn much more gas too. If you don't change your rim offset you may need hub spacers. If you run 33s make sure your control arms are long enough or your caster angle will be shot along with your steering linkage geometry which in a lot of cases will cause death wobble. Keep an eye onn your pinion angle too. If your goal is to end up with 33s than planning ahead is a must. I've never really heard of anyone ever piecing together a rig for 33s without having a problem