michael_lowexj

I got a 3" lift now. Coils only in front and blocks in the back. I wanted to go 2" more in front and 1.5" in back. I found a kit that has that with transfer case drop. It comes with 2" spacer and 1.5" shackle. I was wondering if it was ok if I did this. I'm also gettin track bar relocation bracket. Would this set up be fine?

jeepheep1

At 5" you're going to need more than a t-case drop and a trackbar bracket

EvstaG

You're stock leafs will start frowning at you very quickly if you choose to do blocks and shackles for a 5" rear lift.

DieselD

This.

Get new leafs, 3" leafs and 1.5" shackle.

Lowrange2

What ever you do, get rid of the blocks. Full leaf springs, an adjustable tracbar and an SYE are pretty much mandatory at 5" of lift, IMO.

Fred/N0AZZ

This is the very least and I doubt you can get by with it.

Gee oh Dee

Only other thing you'd really need are shocks, I don't see what else would be difficult to get away with.

CanXJ

You are also going to need a driveshaft after SYE install. Hopefully you don't end up with death wobble after lifting it to 5".

michael_lowexj

Yeah I think ima stay where I'm at lol

Lowrange2

People are going to tell you that you can lift higher for dirt cheap. Sure you can slap some more spacers on there and get it that high but it's not going to be right.

Once you go over about 3.5" is where the money starts adding up.

michael_lowexj

And another thing, the 4.5" lift comes with transfer case drop and track bar. So what would be the difference. Only and inch in the front really and the overall of 4.5 in the back. I was looking at buying the whole 4.5 rough country kit but it $1000 or I could go this route with $200.

michael_lowexj

yea I see that. Thanks man. Prob stay where in at just getting some ideas. It'll be awhile before I go any higher.

throttlejunkie

Ya I learned the hard way but all my stuff comes this next week. I already had 6 inch but with blocks kept getting axle wrap from aluminum blocks. So I got new spring packs, sye kit with cv drive line, u bolts and a couple other stuff. Your springs will sag on you bad I had the wrong arch hahaha but Ya don't it right the first time and save money

michael_lowexj

Where's the best place to order a sye kit and drive shaft. And dumb question what about the front. Wouldn't I need 2. There's nobody around where I live that knows anything much about jeeps so I don't get told anything. Gotta learn on here. Mostly diesels trucks

Rogue4x4

I got mine from Serious Offroad, good price, great service and fast shipping. Had it within days. Type cherokee forum in the discount code box and get 10% off, too. For the driveshaft, just use another front driveshaft from an XJ out of the salvage yard. Sure, you could go with a custom shaft like a tom woods, if you want to spend the coin. I'm running one and it works fine. You won't need 2 shafts, as the one you are replacing in the rear is going from a slip yoke style output shaft with a single cardan joint, to a fixed yoke with a double cardan joint. Here's a link to a page with install instructions so you have a better idea of whats involved:
http://www.advanceadapters.com/produ...7906--50-7907/