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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Sideways99
in theory we have the same jeep so
an ad a leaf lift or shackles would do no good with bad leafs
and 2 inches really won't require you to buy stilts

That would be a good thing being a shorty I can't go to high.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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I would suggest a different doctor this time.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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but no really check my link for the rough country one. its simple and will put new springs on the front and rear so you won't have a sag at all.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001XJDAVEJ
but no really check my link for the rough country one. its simple and will put new springs on the front and rear so you won't have a sag at all.
your link is for an aal kit
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001XJDAVEJ
but no really check my link for the rough country one. its simple and will put new springs on the front and rear so you won't have a sag at all.
I've gotten alot of compliments on this Jeep and it gets alot of looks, makes me want to do more and make it better, just not sure where to start
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:29 PM
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down at the bottom you can choose the full leaf kit. its what I almost went with until I decided I wanted to go a little higher.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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guess i missed it
carry on
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001XJDAVEJ
down at the bottom you can choose the full leaf kit. its what I almost went with until I decided I wanted to go a little higher.
next month it's getting new BFG's....woohoo I'll take it in Monday and see about getting a little nip and tuck
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 91 limited owner
Old Man Emu 2.5" suspension. It will ride better than stock. And your tires wouldn't look too small.
Such a nice lift... but so damn expensive.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 07:47 AM
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If you do not plan on going to larger tires, I wouldn't do a list at all.
My 87 has a 3" (on it when I got it) so 31x10.50x15 would fit I assume since thats what it had on it.
It rides like a lumber wagon, Springs and Shackles.
MY 80 Bronco and the F100 ride lots better than the XJ, then you have to consider than some XJ's develop vibration issues when lifted and some don't.

Good luck with your decision.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Caish
If you do not plan on going to larger tires, I wouldn't do a list at all.
My 87 has a 3" (on it when I got it) so 31x10.50x15 would fit I assume since thats what it had on it.
It rides like a lumber wagon, Springs and Shackles.
MY 80 Bronco and the F100 ride lots better than the XJ, then you have to consider than some XJ's develop vibration issues when lifted and some don't.

Good luck with your decision.
I'm thinking it's gonna stay stock for now, especially since I just bought new tires for it, Thanks
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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still going to need them rears eventually
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Sideways99
still going to need them rears eventually
Yes, I agree, I do need to do something about giving my rearend a bit of a lift. I'll take it in tomorrow and see what needs to done.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by C/L 98 XJ
If you are lifting a Cherokee you are lifting the entire Unibody so in actuality you are doing a body lift only way to get more ground clearance is taller tires
...I cant believe he seriously just said that......wow.....
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by XJs-R-us
...I cant believe he seriously just said that......wow.....

why? what's your opinion?
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