XJmotard

Yea man...they look like they reinforce the shackles...as well like people say make a better angle for them...but I've only heard good things about em...

Marks2000XJ

I definitely like the idea of being able to move the shackle forwards or backwards. Wish I would have thought of it!

Sent you a PM.

Marks2000XJ

What do you think about these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Adjus...Q5fAccessories

XJmotard

Yea those things are nice...I think those are the same ones from ironman4x4.com. but their cool, but not gonna help with the ride quality and flex....honestly best bang for the buck...a pair of cheaper fixed shackles, and the relocator kit....

A7XFTW

Whats the best 3.5-4 inch lift to put on a 1989 jeep cherokee laredo with a limited budget?? PLEASE RESPOND!!! THANKS

XJmotard

Depends define budget....

XJmotard

Rough country has a 3" kit for pretty decent price....iron rock off-road has a 4" for pretty decent price or u could junkyard it.and do a Bastard pack, and some s-10 leafs...

Marks2000XJ

Okay so I am looking on Fat Bob's Garage checking out the budget lifts and it dawned on me after looking at the install instructions. The kits do not come with new sway bar links.

Is it necessary to extend them on a 2 or 3 inch lift? According to the install instructions on the site it does not mention anything about them other than disconnect to install new spacers or springs then re-connect when done.

I am confused now. It would seem if you did not extend the sway bar links you would not get 2 or 3 inches of lift after putting everything back together. Seems like the spring would just compress back to the original height.

Someone help please!

stryker1228

You will have to lower the sway bar. My rough country 3"kit came with brackets to lower the sway bar. I would also recommend buying new stock sway bar links. Mine wrenched off when I tried to take off the top nut.

XJmotard

Yes you have to extend the sway bar....like said most kits come with sway bar extension brackets and what not that you need...or you could buy some quick disconnect that are already adjusted to the lift that you have...

XJmotard

But with that being said you don't necessarily have to extend them with 2-3"...you will feel a lil stiffer ride....but its not a must...how do I know...I didn't do mine with my 3"s...but mine didn't stay on long either..I just took em off completely and haven't looked back...never had any problems, doesn't drive like a boat...still corners fine, and wouldn't put it back on...IMO

Marks2000XJ

Am I thinking right though? Will I still get 2" of lift on the front with the 2" spacers without extending the sway links or will I lose some lift when I re-connect the sway links?

Marks2000XJ

How many inches were the lowering brackets?

For every inch you go up, do you extend the sway links that much?

XJmotard

You will be good...not enough tension from the swaybar to restrict under 3"...

syhinx

xjmotard,

my main goal is just for looks. and maybe try going on trails. its my daily driver.