93XJeeper

If I remember reading somewhere correctly, this is the best "cheap lift" that's out there? http://zoneoffroad.com/zone-offroad-...erokee/j23-j24

cbs_24

I don't think $700+ is a cheap lift, but Zone has a good reputation as a more affordable/entry level offering from BDS. You could do a lot worse than Zone.

gunmetal_nightrider

I have a zone 4.5 lift. It functions just fine. Operates better when you have a load in the back. Lifts are like marriages....you get out what you put in.

93XJeeper

yea,mi was planning on getting the lift and then later when i earn up more cash I can upgrade to a 3-link.

TFitzPat87

My personal opinion on this, is to piece your own kit together with the things you want. Don't buy a kit just to get it up in the air. Take the time to figure out the things you want, and slowly (or quickly depending on cash flow) start ordering parts. If you KNOW you want to go 3 link, then why even buy short arms to begin with?

Had I known what I know now, that's what I would have done. I'm pretty happy with the kit I purchased, but theres some things I would have changed, and piecing it together would have saved a little bit of headache, and some cash.

Maybe this is just the way I think of it, but just wanted to put it out there for something to think about.

93XJeeper

that's actually exactly what I did, here's my plan. But now I'm thinking I should get the zone lift. It would get me up in the air as well as mark a few things off the list. And because the zone lift only comes with no adjustable lower control arms, it would give me a reason to upgrade in the future. Also, I'm only 18 and currently unemployed so money is limited.

Custom Lift:$2,065
* Cav Fab 3 Link $725 (CF)
* MC 3.5" Coil Springs:$190
* MC 3.5"Leaf Springs:$220?
* RC Extended Shackles:$50
* IRO Adjustable Track bar:$200
* JKS Swaybars:$150
* Bump stops:$40
* Bilstein Shocks:$300
* MC Extended Brake lines:$150
* U Bolts:$20
* 1" Coil Spacers:$20

Extras:$1,922
* Frame Stiffeners:$130
* Slip Yoke Eliminator:$200
* Driveshaft:$280
* Wheels:$312
* Tires:$1000

SatiricalHen

18 and unemployed means you have more time to wait and research for the perfect lift parts. Watch craigslist and the for sale section here and you can probably find at least some of the parts you're looking for for a lot cheaper.

unidentifiedbomb

Craigslist is great. I have less than $500 in my suspension from selling extra parts that weren't needed for my uses.

NewKindOfClown

Indeed. I did a complete 3.5" with RE leafs and brand new 33" Duratracs for $1k

TFitzPat87

^^^What do you guys search for and in what category? I feel like I'm pretty good at searching for things, but I don't come up with **** when I search craigslist. Maybe there just isn't much around...

NewKindOfClown

I pieced everything together over 7 months. I look in about a 50 mile radius, which covers several major cities for me, and I have several tabs open with different keywords related to what I want.

SatiricalHen

when looking for jeep parts I usually have jeep parts, xj parts, Cherokee parts, and sometimes a couple other things for keywords.

NewKindOfClown

Jeep
Xj
Cherokee -grand
And whatever things you're looking for

Comanche stuff is a pain.
Comanche
Commanche
Commanchee
Comanchee
Jeep truck
Mj
Cherokee
XJ
Etc...

93XJeeper

I spent the last three years researching lol.i was originally going with the RC 4.5" X-Series or the Rustys 4.5". Then I joined the forum and learned otherwise. That's when I started looking at the RE lift kit and then after that the Metalcloak which has been my favorite so far. I also researched other lifts like Zone which is where I'm at now. That's when I realized, that getting the metal cloak lift and control arm drop brackets would be the same price as getting the cav fab 3 link or B Lee 3 link. So I decided to run long arms instead, so that leaves me with needing to get some coils and leafs to go with that, so I figured I would get the Zone lift. That way I will get the coils and springs that I will need as well as Quick discos and shocks and I won't be paying the extra price for the metal cloak lift which would come with short arms that I wouldn't need since I'm doing a 3 link. If you look at the list I made, the price I would pay for all the parts I wanted such as leafs, coils, shocks, quick discos, shackles would all add up to be around the same price as the zone lift kit which has it all in one package, then I would but the 3 link, later down the road. But before that, I could but things such as the track bar, extended brakes lines, SYE & driveshaft. Oh, and I also check Craigslist daily across the whole state of NC. I usually search for "jeep parts" jeep Cherokee" "jeep lift kit" "jeep xj parts" "jeep lift parts" etc. . .

93XJeeper

Speaking of good CL deals, I think I just found one for myself. Lol