kengofff

Hi every one, I can use a little guidance here. I am working on a 2000 2dr xj that is just a hobby for me, hopefully I may even drive it on the road. I am wanting to put in a lift 3 to 4 inches. have been hitting bolts with pb blaster and have most of the bolts loose, in doing so one shackle broke so I need to replace them and going for a 3/4" lift with them.
Is the add a leaf kits worth getting? It's just that I'm not sold on the idea.
Also have spent time searching for the best place to buy a kit from, hoping some one here knows of a sale that I've missed.

gunmetal_nightrider

3in lifts work great with xjs. Add a leaf isnt worth it, buy new springs. Rockridge4wd set me up nicely with my lift. Free shipping on lots of parts and 10% off at the time i think...either way it was nice just to have free shipping.

SteveMongr

Can use that manual to get the torque values for u-bolts and shackle bolts, also important.

TFitzPat87

Intended use of your XJ? 3 inch is nice, but if you're thinking about possibly 4", I would just go that route. There are solid deals all over the place, just take a look around.

If the shackle itself broke, look into a kit that includes new shackles. I don't run their kit, but I've heard good things about Iron Rock Offroad. They have a 4" lift kit that comes with new shackles. Also you can upgrade to full leaf packs which is definitely the way to go.

7ate9

Hey guys quick question, 3" full zone lift 90xj 4.0 242 tc, Shackle bolts to Frame not the small eye. But the actual shackle to frame bolt, what is the torque spec???
Thanks

TFitzPat87

97 FSM calls for... 115 ft. lbs. for the upper shackle bolt as well as the front leaf eye bolt, and 80 ft. lbs. for the lower shackle bolt. Remember to leave everything loose until it's back on all fours and bounce the suspension before torquing down.

TwistedWrench

Holy **** that is downright scary.

7ate9

No it hasn't been fun at all tomorrow I'll be replacing all that garbage at least the rears done though.
Thanks for the help guys!

TwistedWrench

Hmm. Profanity filter fail.

Weird.

odgreen

No fail. If it can be said on tv it can be said here.

7ate9

Can I get some ones opinion on the angle of these IRO, shackles you can see they are rubbing a bit on that shackle housing.

kengofff

Have a TeraFlex 2" BB on the way. Looks like I need to save up for a better lift. I'm really liking re.
I mostly ridge run with the usual mud holes.

keisersxj

Ok so im trying to find out how large of a lift I can do with out installing a sye im ok with t-case drop and brake lines and shocks possibly even adjustable track bar any info would be great thanks

SatiricalHen

those leaf springs are way too short, the shackle should be angled towards the rear. Also a sye and driveshaft is recommended.



Here's mine, and they should probably still be a little more angled down

TFitzPat87

Every XJ is different. Some people HAVE needed an SYE with 2" lift, some HAVEN'T needed one with 3.5" of lift. You wont know until you get it up in the air. That being said, don't let an SYE intimidate you! I know it's extra cost, but you'll be WAY happier in the long run. Do it right the first time around and all will be gravy!

I installed one myself in like 6 hours without ever tearing into a T-case before. Not very hard at all.