ElMartillo

Do your homework, and take your time. You will run into many differing opinions on manufacturers. I went with Rusty's Offroad 3" Advanced lift. I opted for adustable upper and lower "Forged Flex" control arms, HD coil springs, monoshock steering damper, standard shocks and sway bar disconnects. I elected to buy an SYE/driveshaft kit from the same company. I figure I'll likely upgrade the shocks to Bilsteins in a year or so.

CAT3

Been doing some homework, and being a mechanic already I know for as much I think I know, there is a whole lot more others have experienced before me. Thanks for sharing. I have Rusty's bookmarked already.

salad

Ta da



Being from a rusty area, I cannot stress the importance of replacement fasteners enough

CAT3

Oh how I hate the rusted on thrules bolts for suspension, and the rusted in bushings. Today I had to torch out a set if rear control arm bushings on a Subaru....ugh. anti-seize on new hardware for my build. Great reminder, thanks Salad.

salad

Leaf springs & shackles are M14x2.0 120mm, LCAs 110mm, UCAs and track bar M10x1.5 75mm

CAT3

Absolutely appreciate you posting that up.

nitrousjunky

I have a 2001 Sport 4x4 that I'm debating putting a 2" lift on it. It's going to be a daily driver for at least another 2-3 years, then it will become a second vehicle and will likely be lifted up to 3-4". It will see only highway, gravel roads, and occasionally some snow storm driving/playing. No offroading until its the second vehicle. I want it to be stiff enough to handle curvy roads good, but would like the smoothest ride I can get (for a 2" lifted XJ anyway).

I definitely have to replace the rear leaf springs now. Would you guys recommend an oem replacement spring pack and shackles or get something like the OME 2.75" rear springs (and maybe remove a leaf from the pack if needed)?

For the front I'll probably go with either Rusty's 2" springs or OME 2930 springs, and a small spacer.

FWIW- It does have a hitch mounted 50lb bike rack (160lbs with 4 bikes) and will normally have around 100lbs worth of stuff in the back (tools, portable Craftsman jack, mtb gear, etc...).

Thanks in advance!

Daniel Loudin

looking to build a low cog setup. 89 xj dana 30 front chrysler 8.25 rear. Looking for good prices on lower control arms and shackles. Any ideas or suggestions

NewKindOfClown

To answer this question, I would get on Google and start looking at different companies to see who has active sales. That's something you're equally capable of doing.

I will point out that Iron Rock Offroad and (I think) Iron Man 4x4 both sell bent LCAs that allow for more suspension droop before the LCA contacts the shock mounting plate.

But I am interested in what your plans are so we may be able to give advice. What do you consider to be LCoG? Lift height and tire size? Plans to stretch the wheelbase or replace axles?

Basslicks

Man Tim, if you had a dollar every time that chart was used, you'd probably have a good lookin' savings account.



Yup.... http://ironman4x4fab.com/Products/LCA-F.html beefy as hell too. I've never heard a negative thing about this company either. There are a few on here that use their products and know the owner well

NewKindOfClown

Or my YJ with a 9" lift would have shocks

gunmetal_nightrider

Pshhhh, just bumpstop it and roll baby! I ***** your photo around anywhere i can. Simple answers for millions of questions.

Basslicks

mmmmmmmmmmm or ORIs

salad

...what about a transmission that isn't a piece of ****?

NewKindOfClown

But it's an auto