Outlaw Star

You will be fine with stock rims if you're only going to 31x10.50. That's what I have now. Only issue you might have is the tire will rub the lower control arms at full lock (turn the wheel till it won't turn anymore.)

Outlaw Star

Here's two pics of my 31x10.50's on stock rims.

John LaBombard

I have decided on the following setup please let me know if you see any issues with it before I pull the trigger.

Ironman All Country A/T $107.99x4 (free shipping w/tax and coupon $463.95)
Tire Size: 31X10.50R15
Approved Rim Width:7-9

Pro Comp Series 97 Rock Crawler, Flat Black $58.99x4 (free shipping w/tax $222.35)
SIZE:15"X 8"
BOLT PATTERN:5"X 4.5"
OFFSET:-19mm
BACK SPACING:3.75"

Zone 3" Suspension System w/Rear Leaf Springs $510.94 (w/tax and shipping $795.39)
Add 1" T-Case Drop Kit +$33.46
Add (4) Nitro Shocks +$27.28
Add Sway Bar Disconnects +$99.95
Add Single Steering Stabilizer +$39.50

Grand total of $1,481.69 I guess it didnt turn out to be a budget lift after all but I think it should do the trick .

00t444e

You may be able to find the zone lift from another dealer that has free shipping. That shipping cost is high.

00t444e

Quadratec has it with free shipping.
https://www.quadratec.com/p/zone-off...xoCYjEQAvD_BwE

John LaBombard

Thanks! I don't shop on line much, I moved some of the items around and was able to get everything but the TC -drop and the disconnects...
Found them on EBay and now the grand total is 1326.45
you saved me 155.24
I was buying all the zone items directly from their site....priced the same on other sites but just free shipping...live and learn.

Martlor13

i was gonna say, there has to be free shipping h ahah.

good list man seems like you are all set! I wouldn't install that t case drop right away. You may not even need it, but if you do get vibes, 1 inch is excessive for a 3 inch lift imo. Probably would only need about quarter inch or so

Bmoney

Rear brake line and rear driveshaft universal joints were two minor surprises when I installed 3" in a 1996.

JRusty15

I just recently installed a 3" Trail Masters lift kit for my Jeep. For the price it wasn't a bad deal, but the ride is pretty stiff and customer support was virtually non existent. It served its purpose though.

Another point, please research more on what you'll need when doing this type of thing. You will most likely end up upgrading other parts of the suspension / drivetrain like extended brake lines, SYE, dropped pitman arm, steering stabilizer, etc. If you're not going off roading, personally I'd recommend a smaller lift and/or just replacing suspension with OEM parts that are new.

Caish

Can i suggest a bastard kit.
Get 3 or 3.5" coils, from amazon,
Shocks from a Rubicon JK/JKU (Red/black ones)
Add a leaf to your stock springs, pull a leaf from a Check pickup the long one below the main.
I used JK swaybar DC links cut to length and welded back together.
I used a S10 drop shackle from Autozone, or amazon, flipped over for and 1.5" lift.
At 3" I wouldn't expect to need a transfer case drop unless you have a 99 or newer, they seem to vibrate for some reason.
$150 or so depending on how good you are at shopping.
I would avoid Rancho coils they ride like a bread truck, I changed mine to Superlift coils, man are they nice. Ride better than stock.
Ditch the rear swaybar. Cost me a tire when it came loose out wheeling one day.
Replace the right side motor mount bolts with Grade 8's, the stock ones will break out wheeling.
Replace the tie-rod with an aftermarket one, i like Iron rock off road on mine, or hit salvage yard and get all the linkage from a V8 ZJ Grand, the XJ stock tie rod is .060 hollow, and is a serious danger with larger than stock tires. you will appreciate how much better the XJ drives afterwards too.

John LaBombard

I like the suggestions, we already have the Zone 3" lift with leafs but I like the suggestion on the tie-rod and I will keep you updated as to whether we notice anything without the TC drop as I left that out till we decide if we need it.