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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 09:54 AM
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I'd like to buy a 3 inch lift with full leaf springs for my xj, so far one of the lowest prices I found was Rustys at 438 but shipping is 123 for a total of 561, does anyone know of a better deal for the money, keep in mind I need the full leafs my current ones are shot.

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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 10:11 AM
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http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...-SUPERRIDE-KIT
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 10:14 AM
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I will need new shocks as well, I don't believe this kit offers them in it.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 10:19 AM
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Of course you will.
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co....5-4.5in.-Lift
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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And don't just buy the cheapest kit possible. You'll hate it.

Save up and buy quality. You'll love Serious' kit
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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My main purpose for putting the lift on is that I need a new suspension anyways, shocks, coils, and leafs so I figured for the price I am going to pay for stock equipment I might as well upgrade, I doubt I'll be doing too much mudding I'd just like to be able to go over a bump without my whole vehicle shaking and my budget currently for the lift is around 4 to 6 hundred dollars.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 01:47 PM
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So get stock replacement components. If you look in the right places, it'll be much cheaper than lift components. $300 for brand new stock leafs, coils and shocks.

Don't half *** a lift with cheap components that are going to ride like dirt.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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At 3" you'll probably have driveline vibes as well just a heads up
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepxj1234
At 3" you'll probably have driveline vibes as well just a heads up

Not quite true. While every jeep is different. I have had 3 different jeeps (88, 98, and a 2000) and neither of them had a single vibe even up to 5 inches of lift.

3 inches is usually always vibe free.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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For the cheapest, you can use Thunderbird coils and Dakota leaf packs from the junk yard. My buddy ran that setup and I think he's using TJ shocks. In all I think he has under $80 in his lift.

Not to mention he has the benefits of factory ride quality
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 03:41 PM
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TJ shocks are no longer than XJ shocks.

JK shocks are about 3 inches longer.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 03:44 PM
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What is the advantage to full pack leafs over an add leaf? The fact that they are new and not beat up?
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
TJ shocks are no longer than XJ shocks.

JK shocks are about 3 inches longer.
TJ or YJ shocks. I can't remember off the bat. If they're the same, then perhaps it was a cost efficiency thing.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by motoo344
What is the advantage to full pack leafs over an add leaf? The fact that they are new and not beat up?
Right.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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If you just add a leaf to an existing crappy, saggy pack, it'll join the rest of the pack in sagging in no time.
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