East_Coast_XJ

i just bought a 96 cherokee 5spd and have been looking at lifts but im not sure how big i could go without putting on a slip yolk eliminator? could i go 3.5? my leafs are sagged should i get add a leaf or will they not support it and need to get full leaf packs.

01erionracing

My recommendation is full pack in the rear. For the SYE it depends on the vehicles some do and some dont for 3.5" lift.

Gee oh Dee

3" is typically the limit, but all trucks sit and ride different.

jeepxj19

If ur leafs are saggy then u should go with full leaf packs. 3.5 is really the highest u can go with out needing a sye, u may not evn need a tcase drop since 5 speeds tcase's sits 1/2"lower then an auto. And if u do get vibs at 3" of lift then a simple tcase drop or shims should correct the problem, also make sure to check ujoints also as bad ujoints can create vibs. once u pass 3.5" of lift it starts to get expensive

gregxgriffin

Aal will eventually sag worse, go full leaf pack rustys 3inch I say is the best deal, rancho is a little bit more but a little better also

Gee oh Dee

BDS gets a vote from me.

Good price and excellent quality.

jeepxj19

Rough country is good, thats what im runnin. Rustys is also good. Just search around for what fits ur budget and needs many companys offer good lifts with different part options

gregxgriffin

Rustys 3 inch is cheaper than rc, I also rc's ride sucked. rustys also gives you different spring rate options

Dillbag

I'm currently running an RC 3" and the ride is great, get full leaf packs no matter what company you choose though!

The White Knight

I have been doing the same research.

Myself, I decided on an RC 3". Talk to Grimus99XJ. He can get you a great price on it. Cheaper than Rusty's by almost $70.00

I also choose full leaf packs. My rear leafs are sagging and an add a leaf helps for a short time. But sags badly within 8 months.

kwebb125

Your Always better with buying a spring pack kit... that comes with the new leaf springs... and everything els you need to lift your xj... my brother and i are putting a 4in Ruff Country lift on his truck this week and were getting the spring pack... i'll let you know how it works out for us.. and post some pics

jeepxj19

Have u used both lifts? My rc lift rides great no problems at all. I personly can not tell the difference between rc and rustys ride, and yes I have driven rigs with both. it shouldnt rlly matter about ride anyways if u wheel ur rig then u rlly shouldnt be worry if the ride is rough, u should worry about how ur rig performs first of all and seconds its a jeep the ride ismt that great to start off with anyways, Rc has fast shiping and great support, rustys does have good tech support aswell. But I just found rc more to my liking

gregxgriffin

I've rode on an rc and heard about rustys, ride isn't a big thing for me, its a jeep ha but rustys is cheaper and I heard they are better

East_Coast_XJ

thanks guys i appreciate it. im prolly just going to go with a 3 inch lift because it is a budget build and dont want to be spending too much.

The White Knight

Having just completed the research, I found Rusty's to be more expensive when comparing RC 3" and Rusty's 3".

Rusty's kit = $438
Shipped = $571.12 to Colorado

RC = $506 shipped