3inch Lift Reccomendations
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3 inch Lift Help
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I am looking for a solid lift for my 2000 Jeep XJ Sport. I currently have 31 in Cooper STT's, and I would like to keep that same size tire, along with the stock gearing. I am looking for a 3 inch lift, with hopes I do not have to to SYE, as the previous owner already had the jeep lifted when I bought it, but with poor components. I have a thrown together pro's and con's list for each company, but I would like some more advice. I hear poor reviews on Rough Country, however I have not actually used any of their components. I like the Rusty's kit, however shipping is a killing, and it seems like they have sorted out the quality control problems I had read about earlier. The zone lift seems good also, but when I compare it to Rusty's it seems I would get a better deal with the Rusty's kit. I would like a kit with the full rear leaf springs also. My jeep is primarily a hunting rig, it see's light offroad use. I also have plans for front and rear bumpers, with the possibility of a swing out carrier on the back. Do you guys have any other reccomendations, as my mind is boggled the more I read. Thanks!
I am looking for a solid lift for my 2000 Jeep XJ Sport. I currently have 31 in Cooper STT's, and I would like to keep that same size tire, along with the stock gearing. I am looking for a 3 inch lift, with hopes I do not have to to SYE, as the previous owner already had the jeep lifted when I bought it, but with poor components. I have a thrown together pro's and con's list for each company, but I would like some more advice. I hear poor reviews on Rough Country, however I have not actually used any of their components. I like the Rusty's kit, however shipping is a killing, and it seems like they have sorted out the quality control problems I had read about earlier. The zone lift seems good also, but when I compare it to Rusty's it seems I would get a better deal with the Rusty's kit. I would like a kit with the full rear leaf springs also. My jeep is primarily a hunting rig, it see's light offroad use. I also have plans for front and rear bumpers, with the possibility of a swing out carrier on the back. Do you guys have any other reccomendations, as my mind is boggled the more I read. Thanks!
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Rusty's 3" advanced with adj U/L control arms. I added Iron Rock Offroad adjustable boomerang shackles to compensate for the added weight of the Rock Hard 4x4 rear tire carrier bumper I put on. Very happy with the quality and performance of all these products.
Rusty's will tell you a SYE is not required, but most people here will tell you to install one. I agree, and installed a new Tom Woods driveshaft while I was at it, though an XJ front driveshaft will work perfectly in the rear with a SYE.
Rusty's will tell you a SYE is not required, but most people here will tell you to install one. I agree, and installed a new Tom Woods driveshaft while I was at it, though an XJ front driveshaft will work perfectly in the rear with a SYE.
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Old Man Emu.
That's what I would do if I went back. Used it for my dad's XJ and its a lot better than the Rustys kit on mine.
Working on upgrading the front to long arm (CavFab) and I think I will eventually change out the rear leafs to OME.
That's what I would do if I went back. Used it for my dad's XJ and its a lot better than the Rustys kit on mine.
Working on upgrading the front to long arm (CavFab) and I think I will eventually change out the rear leafs to OME.
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I was going to go with Rustys until I saw the shipping cost so I decided to go with the 3" Trailmaster. I have only put about 1000 miles on it so far but I am happy with it.
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Any opinions on the SuperLift Suspension 4" kit with shocks? Includes a transfer case drop.
https://www.quadratec.com/products/76207_8001_07.htm
https://www.quadratec.com/products/76207_8001_07.htm
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Originally Posted by PoorMansWrangler
Any opinions on the SuperLift Suspension 4" kit with shocks? Includes a transfer case drop.
https://www.quadratec.com/products/76207_8001_07.htm
https://www.quadratec.com/products/76207_8001_07.htm
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I had a 3" Zone lift with full leaf replacements on my first XJ. It was a fairly rough ride but I also lived in the midwest with horrible roads. I would buy the Zone kit again if I was in the market for a budget friendly lift with overall good quality.
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The shipping for rustys is bit pricey, but it's a good product. If I were the op though I would go with zone and call it a day. My work used to deal with trailmaster but we ended that once their quality control and customer service went down the tubes. Even as a company who carried their products it was hard to deal with them. This was a few years back but still.
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Well, right now I am stuck between the Rusty's and the zone. My main goal was to keep it under 1 grand, and I would like to stick to it the best I can. I think I am leaning towards Rusty's, and I will bite the bullet for shipping. I was told they have a military discount, so that should help a bit.
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Another recommendation for OME here as well. 5 years now and mine are still great and no sagging.