Just got my 6.5 in rc lift today before i install this wanted to know if theres anything i should know before i start tearing into it.. i have a 87 2 dr with a 5 speed. Am i going to need longer lines and so on?...

Did you get a slip yoke eliminator?

x2 hats why im only going 4 inch for the time being...

Sye and you may want to upgrade the steering, itll steer like **** with stock steering...that's why I'm going back down to 4.5"

You may want to look into brake line extentions if they did not come with the lift. U might not need a slip yoke if you do a transfer case drop?? I was running close to 6 on my old one with just a drop kit wich is cheap cheap and really i had no issues. If u wnd up wanting Better steering i have a custom hiemjoin setup just laying around i can sell

Your gonna need:
Coils, Shocks, Leafs, Shackles (preferrably), Brake lines, Trac Bar, Possibly a drop pitman, SYE (doubt youll make it with a TC Drop) and a custom Drive shaft, Sway bar links (unless your not gonna run a sway bar), If you plan on going 33s or 35s youll want to upgrade to bigger steering, so drag link, tie rod, and bigger TRE's. 6.5 is a big lift, and with a big lift, comes a big cost.

U forgot the tb drop bracket lol.. Jk. Well said.

Wow that was fast.. tuanks for the input.. i prob should of posted exactly what i got in my first post... Well heres what i got ..

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_6x.html

Ya looks like u got what u need to get going on 6.5 inches. Just upgrade the little things when u got time and money. Good luck on the install. Should be fun

Also depending on tire size youll want to regear ur axles

did u get the optional sye tho?

I'm running the 6.5" rough country with no SYE and I have had no issues so far...(2 years)

I'm also running 33's without a re-gear(anything bigger and it would be a must)

Only issue I have is braking is a little weak...

well the op should atleast get a steering stabalizer

Bad info..he does not need a stabilizer.. all it does is minutely cover up sloppy steering

You will need a drive shaft for sure. I recommend TomWoods (http://www.4xshaft.com/) if you have the money. I had a buddy break my rear being an idiot way after the millage warranty and he still replaced it for free.

Like they said above, you will want to regear/beef up your axles depending on what tire size you get.

A SYE (slip-yoke-eliminator) is always recomended... Get a real SYE and you will get a stronger shaft. Helps with vibes/its no fun if the weak stock shaft breaks/falls out on you in the middle of the woods.

I run 35s on my 6.5" and needed a little trimming but nothing too terrible. If you also run 35s and actually wheel you will probably end up bending your stock steering up so sometime down the road beef that up as well.