This is a Duplicate post from my build thread in hopes of additional information.

Backstory on this Jeep. A close friend of my family was a police officer who was killed in the line of duty 12/30/2004. This was her Jeep. She bought it brand new. Her sister (a closer family friend) wasn't ready to part with her sisters pride and joy for over 11 years. When she was ready, she wanted to keep it close and I've eyed this Jeep for a number of years. Her husband replaced the battery and alternator and it was up and running. It has been run periodically through out it's decade in the garage. I was told Fluids, Rotor, Plugs, Cable, and Coil were changed out about a year ago.

Now my dilemma:

She received this lift kit as a Christmas gift 5 days before she died.






RC says they basically can't tell me anything about it. From what I can tell it's a 3" Coil and Add a leaf. However, the rear is already sagging, so I don't know that add a leaf will do me any good. Also, add on the additional 10 years and most of the bushings, shocks, etc.. could use replaced anyway. However, I would like to put the majority of this kit in.

Anyone with prior experience, what would you recommend? What parts do I seem to be missing? What additional parts do I most likely need? etc...

 

You can buy a good set of 3" full leaf packs for the rear to match and then just use those coils for the front.

 

A set of shocks to go along with those 3" springs would be a good idea. You'll get a lot of recommendations on Bilstein 5100s for their great ride quality. You might be able to get away with stock brake lines, but it's best to check if they are long enough. An adjustable trac bar will help recenter your front axle and it's probably not a bad idea to put on extended sway bar links as well. Quick disconnect types are the best.

It kinda sucks that the list really starts adding up quickly if you want to do things right the first time.

 

The only thing that really helps is the springs. You are right about the add a leaf. That is a pretty low end basic lift and as you can see needs quite a bit added. I might consider just selling it on Craigslist. Driving stock and saving up the 750 ish it would cost to get a complete kit from a good mfr. Rustys sells a 3 inch kit with almost everything for 750. Plenty of other good options as well in other brands.