Vincenza V

I have a stock XJ, trying to lift it 3" (no more than 4") and put new tires on my stock wheels (30-31"). I will be doing the work myself (first lift, but many other in depth auto repairs).

I don't know the longevity of the bastard packs. Since it will be a lot of work (lift newbie), I only want to do it once. I'm thinking new spring pack because of this,but if I can't aford all for the $1000 cap, please let me know.

Any specific suggestions? I know I'll need a t case drop (being I have a 99") and shocks (don't want it to ride like sheite).

Want to get as close to the $1000 being spent (meaning, have a solid set-up) if I can, and have it done right once.

Thanks guys.

btm24

You can do it just get used tires with good tread on them or military tres...

Good luck sorry that I don't have time to explain what all is needed.

Brandon

chrisquested

Yea with out any problems lol.


Rough country 3 inch lift = $255

http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html


Treadwright tires are retread tires, This company has very very good reviews and i have seen ppl use them off road.

https://www.treadwright.com/p-12-31-...d-dog-m-t.aspx

Or u can buy brand new tires for around $700 for 4. Or can can get some rly good deals on craigslist.


If you go with the rc lift and tw tires u will be spending like $700 and have a little extra for somthing else.

If you order your rc lift ask about the 10% discount for being a member on this website and also ask about free shipping.

ragged1

You have to cruise Craigslist and the classifieds here. I scored zj v8 front springs here for $20, 2" spacers here for $20, 3" r.c. long aal in newish leaf packs (no sag) for $75, 4 shocks with 3k miles on them for $75. Craigslist got me a new r.c. adj. track bar for $80, 4x 31-10.5-15s for $150, and a full size spare 31, with wheel for $20. The deals are out there, just have to find them.

Agent_Oragnge

this is your best bet. it will use up every bit of that $1000, but everything will go on in a day. the JYlifts are a headache of wrenching and rewrenching. n craiglist tires are used.

big $$$ can be saved but it in exchange for your time.

TheJerm

My 1st lift was 3.5" with a bastard pack in the rear. I liked it alot and now its on my gf's jeep with no sag in the rear after 2yrs. Dont shy away from them if your on a budget. Might be alittle more elbow grease but it is cheaper. 3.5" lift can easily be done for $200-250

Vincenza V

To be honest, I didn't even think about the classifieds here. That is a great idea. I also forgot, do I need a SYE and driveshaft (used frnt cherokee one)? 3" isn't too much, but I don't want any vibes.

I never knew about retreads, that's great. I don't want to do the AAL kit, my leafs are 140K miles and almost inverted.

I will start crusing the classifieds here. I've been looking localy for CL for the tires.

Vincenza V

TheJerm-thanks for the response. That's great to have it still not sag after 2 years. I'd be happy with that! Which leaf did you use, S-10? Do you remmeber how many leaves of the pack you did end up using?

I also want to know, how do you spot a "good" donor leaf pack? Is it just if it doesn't look saggy, it's GTG?

TheJerm

My bastard pack was XJ main/whole s-10 pack underneath it but will vary with leafs that you get and use. Original XJ had 200K+ on it but suspension looked fresher.

What I did, this depends on the junk yards you have around you, but i went out into the yard found some s10's and blazers to look at what the leaf packs look like. Then found a good looking set on the rack of already pulled parts. Then its all about negotiation after that

Corcor4

You wont need a sye or dv. You might need an adjustable track bar.
http://www.rocky-road.com/xjtrackbar.html just bought this one. If you ever decide you wanna go bigger you will be able too with this one

jcwclm

Where'd you get the sticker?


But yeah, I have bought 3 sets of treadwrights.

Agent_Oragnge

i got the sticker when i got my tires. came in the Mail.

darknezz

check my build thread in sig for prices and info.

I added it up not to long ago and Ive put around $1500 into my jeep but that includes purchase, all the maintenance, all the new front steering parts and the lift.

so yes it can definitely be done especially only going 3 inches.

coils $100
shocks $130
JY bp, new u bolts, clamps, $70 OR at autozone they have a shackle set fr $36 that will do 3", prolly be better for u
t case drop $25
adj track bar (got mine for $55)
bend ur brake lines and relocate brackets

probably replace tre's and whatever else it needs. then tires can be had for all prices.

then u might want to get lower control arms, sway bar disconnects and other goodies


OMG those tires look awesome and $105?! each?

u guys say they are good?

freegdr

save a little longer and do it all new stuffhttp://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...ode=sus_xj_kit

HCFjeep

Check CL. My CL find brand new still in box wrapped in plastic 3" pro comp kit $200, CL pirelli Scorpion a/t 16/32 tread with wheels $425. 1"tcase drop $17.