dhoge88

So I got my XJ back in July and I really want to lift it but I can't afford anything expensive right now. I figured I could give it a 2" lift and keep stock tires to save some cash but still give it a more agressive look. Also I tow a utility trailer with dirtbikes and do some mild weekend offroading so the extra lift would be nice to have. My problem with a kit is that at most they all come with shackles or aal and my leafs are completely shot, aka they are actually inverted so i want to just completely replace them. I like to do projects the right way the first time so I don't have to go back and redo my work. I pieced together these parts so far. Any thoughts?

Rubicon Express: Brake Lines, Coil Spacers, and all 4 RE Shocks
http://rubiconexpress.com/Suspension...x?part=RXT2421
http://rubiconexpress.com/Suspension...x?part=RXT2210
http://rubiconexpress.com/Suspension...px?part=RE1515
http://rubiconexpress.com/Suspension...px?part=RE1334

OME 2" Leaf Springs with front and rear bushings and U-bolts
http://www.quadratec.com/products/16090_5054.htm
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56001_05.htm
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56001_06.htm
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56009_20X_PG.htm



Any suggestions would be really appreciated!! Thanks!

mdnov

I got my springs through Quadratec. I decided to go with the stock springs that were rated for heavy duty. Those springs were made by Crown. I did some research, and could not find any complaints from anyone who got them. Part # is 56010.11 . I got my bushings through Summit Racing. I got the Urethane ones. No complaints so far. Just a FYI, because your springs are shot now, when you put your new ones on, it may lift the back even more. My jeep rides a little stiff with the heavy duty springs, but it is not objectionable.

dhoge88

did the stock heavy duty springs actually give you any lift? and i always wondered what kind of bushings to get.

dhoge88

Im also considering this combination. just wondering if i really need to replace shocks and if i need to extend my brake lines

keeping in mind this is mostly a daily driver, towing my utility trailer w/ 2 dirtbikes, and every other weekend minor offroading. i only need it to really last me till summer 2013 at the latest!

http://www.quadratec.com/products/16090_5054.htm
http://fatbobsgarage.com/i-6785137-j...1984-2001.html
http://fatbobsgarage.com/i-6765171-j...1984-2001.html
http://fatbobsgarage.com/i-6786363-j...g-kit-red.html

mike mike

S-10 rear main leaf, 2in spacers for the front, new U bolts and spring centering pins, 4 new Monroe shocks. 2in of lift all the way around. $250

dhoge88

thanks for the straightforward answer!

dhoge88

Do u think a bastard pack will help these saggy leafs??

mike mike

Thats about how they looked when I did mine. Been 2 years and it's about time to replace the springs.

mdnov

The heavy duty springs did give some additional lift. The bushings I got are a 2 piece style.

mdnov

It really depends on how aggressive off roading that you plan on doing. You can get away with not replacing your shocks if you are not going to be crazy wild. That also goes for the brake lines. If you need maximum articulation, you will want to extend the brake lines and get new longer travel shocks.

rescuedjk

here's a better option. Buy my used Rancho 2" BB. FRONT spacers and rear 2" lift blocks. How bout 75 shipped? PayPal xjman94@yahoo.com

mdnov

Rescuedjk- I do not wish to be disrespectful to you at all, but unless they are using the lift for show purposes only, lift blocks are not recommended for the rear of Cherokees.

-JekL

Blocks are for mud. Plus those leafs are beyond salvageable! I know, mine look the same...

You wanna go really cheap but highly labor intensive. Junkyard lift. I have a list on my computer for a lot of parts in the JY that will give you lift on a stock XJ.

I'm going with front coils out of a V8 Thunderbird, and an S-10 bastard pack. 4 new shocks (somethings gotta be shiny) Ford Bronco II brake lines. (OEM new, don't shortcut when it comes to brakes)


If your interested, I'll post a link to the list.

dhoge88

Thanks for all the info guys. Sorry I don't wanna do a block. Not my style. I ended up getting the ome 2" leads and 4 skyjacker shocks for lifts 0-3". I'm getting front 2" spacers for free off a friend. Figured the new leads was the easiest way to go being that I'm at college and it's cold and snowy out and the last thing I feel like doing is pulling parts from the local junkyard. Haha. I even have a fellow jeeper to help me do the install