Hey, I've looked through different threads and am having a hard time finding information that will help me out with my current situation. Back in April I ordered a RE 3.5 superflex kit with monotubes and it has been on backorder since. It is currently estimated to be back in stock 9/15, but it has consistently been moved back since I started checking on it in May. I've ordered and received 31s on wheels with 4.5 inch backspacing, an IRO double shear trackbar, a SYE, hardware, brakes lines, etc. I have a trip planned the fist week of October but to take the xj in its current stock state, I'd need a new spare tire and wheel and a new trackbar. So rather than spend $150 or so on parts that will be useless to me once my RE kit finally comes in, I was wondering what the cheapest way to fit my 31s and track bar might be. I'd be fine spending 300 or so if I could resell the parts and get a good portion of that back. So what are some good, resellable lifts out there? I know RC is currently on backorder, so the only ones I have found that are available are an eBay 3 inch spacer and shackle lift or Zone's 3 inch lift. The spacer lift is $190 with shocks, the Zone lift is $330. Or could I fit the 31s on a 2 inch spacer lift so that I don't have to replace the shocks. I have a 2000 and don't want to trim the fenders at this point.
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The IRO double shear trackbar has a lift requirement of at least 3" - er, at least that's what they recommend.

What about a set of 3" coil springs from say, IRO and then an add-a-leaf or bastard pack set of leafs? That should be less than $400.

Buy for the future, Good coils, good shackles plus a adaleaf(zero rate).

Don't touch steering or track bar until you understand what needs to happen

If buying for the future, don't go add-a-leaf...get a new spring pack with the correct lift built in.

A zero rate. Most will alwawant to fudge heights around 1" or so. Likely won't hit desired rude height with full packs

Thanks for the replies.

You're right, so I guess that means no super cheap option since I will need shocks with a 3 inch. I was looking at this Zone kit, which includes coils and add-a-leaf, but I'll look at the IRO coils and an add-a-leaf or maybe an s10 bastard pack as well.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Zone-J6N-3-...ec67%7Ciid%3A1

I've got the RE kit on order, but won't have it in time for the honeymoon and we were planning on doing a few very mild trails (probably nothing a stock XJ couldn't handle, but not something I want to attempt on mismatched worn highway tires). So right now I'm just looking for something that will allow me to fit the 31s that I have and hopefully let me install the trackbar that I have. Once the RE kit comes in, whatever I install now will be getting removed and sold.