i was in the same problem as you but im def going with the 4.5 F**k it

 

That's true, but if its your dd and you want to go the cheaper route, 3"

 

Go 4.5 mines 4.5 and is DD. It doesnt even sit as high because im on 31's. My rear sits higher than my front so I plan to add some pucks and add another inch or so of lift. Alsio lok into a Tcase drop.

 

by the time it's done settling your 4.5" will be damn near 3" anyway

 

So 3 or 4.5

 

Personally I'd go 4.5

 

Go with a. Clayton 3 link long arm on 3.5" springs. Properly bump-stopped and trimmed for 35's, Then add an exo cage ( That's what I would do, But that is what I am planning on doing with my XJ )

 

If i go with any it will be rustys

 

Go big or go home.

 

Yeah go with the 4.5, I just did my 3" lift about a month and a half ago and I'm already looking at doing the Rubicon 5.5 lift. I mean it looks good, but I want a little more clearance.

 

X2... 4.5" or 5.5"

 

this is EXACTLY what I plan on doing to my rig down to the brand name ha. 4.5" 3 link with shackle relocation, 35's, and a front half cage for fun.
4.5" would be my happy medium between belly clearance and low center of gravity.
it's on Tom lets see who does it better

 

I mean the only reason why i want a 3 is that its my daily driver and 3 will look and still clear 31s and it will get where i need to go i think at leat and im planning on buyin another xj and making that my toy

 

Well I had to do a little trimming of my front bumper and a little on the the flares on the front as they rubbed a little at full lock on flat ground. I have an aggressive tire, so maybe with an A/T tire it might not rub. That's why I would go with the 4.5 if you ever plan to do any type of offroading, you might experience some rubbing.