Hey ya'll. I've got a 2000 xj sport w/ 103,000 miles. I have steel front and rear bumpers. Removable doors. Offroad lights and General grabber at2's 235's. I finally got the money to lift it and I'm 2 seconds away from ordering the Zone 3inch with full leaf pack. I beat the heck out of this jeep and it still runs great stock. It is my daily driver and I drive about 40 miles round trip a day. Then proceed to wheel like crazy after work. I live in the mountains. I know I should go bigger but I dont have the money to spend on everything that goes with that. The 3 in w/ leaf pack is $510. Right in my budget. Comes w/ coils, front and rear shocks, leaf pack and U-bolts. Anything Else I should order while I am at it that I will NEED? Thanks guys. Cant wait to lift this ****!!!!

 

Don't forget a SYE kit. It ll come in handy

 

I'm gonna try to get away without the SYE. 50/50 chance. We'll see what happens.

 

If not u can always do a Tc drop as a "bandage" until you decide to do a SYE

 

Think an SYE will really be necessary with a 3 inch? I hear so many different opinions on this topic.

 

i don't think so. but it is possible.

 

I run a 3 inch RC add an leaf kit and I still needed a SYE. Right now I have a Tc drop and I bought a SYE but didn't install it yet.

 

yeah.. Thats why Im going with the 3inch. I want the 4.5 but I know I might have to buy some more parts before this is finished so I need to budget my money. Anyone recommend replacing all the bushings right off the bat? I want to do this right the first time. SYE is one this. But I dont want to install the lift and then take it back off the toy with it again and again.

 

if they look bad replace them. replace them with poly bushings if availble. you could get a 4.5 for the same price as that 3 if you get an add a leaf instead of the full leaf packs.

 

Everyone say leaf spring bushings and I would suggest upgrading your tie rods if u wheel a lot.

 

yeah.. $20 cheaper.. but my rear is sagging a little bit already.. I tow a snowmobile and atv.

 

Maybe an adjustable track bar unless you plan on drilling the bracket. You can relocate the front brake lines down but I'd suggest getting a rear brake line for a 95 wrangler of rock auto for like $12.

3" is fine, don't worry if that's your budget. You can always add a shackle and coil spacers later to go up when you get cash.

 

If I relocate the track bar.. I can just drill a hole? Or do I need a bracket of some sort?

 

Yeah I wheel alot. Good idea. THanks.

 

Get yourself a few cans of PB blaster from a hardware store. soak every bolt you're going to need to move when your lift shows up. Then soak them again. Then keep doing it until your lift shows up and you can't wait any longer to put it under your Jeep. Good luck.