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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 11:33 AM
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i have a 94 xj with a 2" budge boost what all do i need to get if i want to add another 2.5-3" lift with coils and full leafs keeping the budge boost.

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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by dukie564

if it has to be one of those, Duratracs.

Check out Firestone Destination M/Ts. I had them before my current tires on my DD and got over 60k miles out of them, and they had great traction on and off-road.
Agreed. Love those Destination M/Ts.
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I have 31 inch duratracs and they were pretty cheap, like 190 a piece but they are surprisingly quiet for off road tires
And weak sidewalls.
Originally Posted by arizonacc
i have a 94 xj with a 2" budge boost what all do i need to get if i want to add another 2.5-3" lift with coils and full leafs keeping the budge boost.
5" isn't a budget boost unless you half-*** it and end up driving a dangerous vehicle.
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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i have a 2" budge boost already i want to add another lift while keeping the budge boost on that i already have 2" spacers and shackles
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by arizonacc
i have a 2" budge boost already i want to add another lift while keeping the budge boost on that i already have 2" spacers and shackles
Gotcha.

Coils
Full leaf packs (or bastard pack)
Shocks
SYE and driveshaft
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UCAs
Brake lines (F&R)
Track bar
Steering, depending on final height
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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What if i only go to a 4" lift?

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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 04:40 PM
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why would you want to keep the budget boost if you need to get new springs anyway? Pointless. Ditch the spacers and start from scratch. @
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by arizonacc
What if i only go to a 4.5" lift?
Same list of parts
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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i want to keep them because ordering a 2.5" lift is cheaper than a 4.5" lift
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by arizonacc
i want to keep them because ordering a 2.5" lift is cheaper than a 4.5" lift
You can't stack budget boosts, that's just stupid.
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 11:27 PM
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Ok some of you obiviously arent understanding any of this
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 11:28 PM
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Im going to buy a 2" full leaf and coil lift to add to my 2" budget lift
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by arizonacc
Im going to buy a 2" full leaf and coil lift to add to my 2" budget lift
Don't half *** your lift a 2" coil cost the same as a 5.5" coil ditch the ****ty spacers !

Buy the coils for the height you want to be at, If you have a 2" lift shackle get a 3.5" Leaf spring. You'll want Crossover steering , and long arms or Adjustable Upper and Lower control arms with Drop brackets to stay short arm, Longer shocks, Brake Lines, Sye, Driveshaft, Double shear Trackbar, Re Gearing axles to help with drivability due to large tires

There is no Cheap way to Lift a vehicle You can do it once properly it will cost less then Halfassing it then replacing everything twice
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Tom95YJ

Don't half *** your lift a 2" coil cost the same as a 5.5" coil ditch the ****ty spacers !

Buy the coils for the height you want to be at, If you have a 2" lift shackle get a 3.5" Leaf spring. You'll want Crossover steering , and long arms or Adjustable Upper and Lower control arms with Drop brackets to stay short arm, Longer shocks, Brake Lines, Sye, Driveshaft, Double shear Trackbar, Re Gearing axles to help with drivability due to large tires

There is no Cheap way to Lift a vehicle You can do it once properly it will cost less then Halfassing it then replacing everything twice
Drop brackets, crossover steering, and regear aren't necessarily needed. I gave him a list a page or two ago, once he clarified his intent.
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 07:42 AM
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I only want like 4"
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Gotcha.

Coils
Full leaf packs (or bastard pack)
Shocks
SYE and driveshaft
LCAs
UCAs
Brake lines (F&R)
Track bar
Steering, depending on final height
Originally Posted by arizonacc
I only want like 4"
Read what I posted before. Steering setup should be okay at 4", but you will still need everything else on the list.

Also, I recommend replacing the tie rod if you run 33" tires or larger. You can use a ZJ tie rod, or you can spend a bit more and get an aftermarket one such as Iron Rock Offroad. If you choose to replace it, you have the option of Over or Under the knuckle (OTK or UTK). UTK is how it is set up stock. OTK moves it up and out of the way of rocks and other obstacles.
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