Lift checklist. Input please
10-17-2011, 06:56 PM
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Lift checklist. Input please
heres the current list of parts I have for the 3.5" lift on the xj
springs
coils
full leaf packs
oem shackles (old ones were nasty)
3* shims for rear axle
shocks and boots
front
rear
lower control arms
sway bar links
extended rear brake line
hardware included with Rubicon express lift
u bolts and other various bolts
Thinking of relocating the track bar at least for now. May replace that and more front end stuff over the winter.
Does anyone have any info on relocating the track bar for a 3.5 lift? or should I really just go buy an adjustable one and call it a day.?
Anything else I should have on hand or replace while I'm at it?
thanks all in advance
Oh and btw. Install is set for friday on through the weekend if need be.
springs
coils
full leaf packs
oem shackles (old ones were nasty)
3* shims for rear axle
shocks and boots
front
rear
lower control arms
sway bar links
extended rear brake line
hardware included with Rubicon express lift
u bolts and other various bolts
Thinking of relocating the track bar at least for now. May replace that and more front end stuff over the winter.
Does anyone have any info on relocating the track bar for a 3.5 lift? or should I really just go buy an adjustable one and call it a day.?
Anything else I should have on hand or replace while I'm at it?
thanks all in advance
Oh and btw. Install is set for friday on through the weekend if need be.
10-17-2011, 07:57 PM
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You have a pretty complete list there.
I have the 3.5 RE kit components.. coils, leafs. I also have their adjustable trackbar.
Couple things to note.
the 3.5 kit will sit at more like 4-4.5 so you are probably going to want to get an adjustable trackbar for sure. you can relocate it but your best option is just dumping the money for an adjustable one.
I have mixed feelings on the RE one. If i was going to do it over again I would probably go with something else, just because its a heim joint and you have to drill out a 5/8" hole on the frame side mount, thus rendering it useless should you want to go to a different trackbar down the road.
Also you are probably going to want to get longer front brake lines, people say to get the wrangler lines from like a mid 90's. I bought brake line relocating brackets from rough country and they worked well, but since you already have the longer line from the kit I would just get longer ones up front.
You are probably also going to want to go with a TC drop, 1" or you may even need an SYE. But i would definitely say a TC drop, though people will have mixed feelings on them compared to SYE. i have a 96 and if there is any vibrations they are barely noticeable, and i have a TC drop on it.
other than that it looks like you got most everything covered.
EDIT: if you have a 97+ cherokee a TC drop may not help.. you may have to go with a SYE, pre 97 usually do ok with just the drop.
I have the 3.5 RE kit components.. coils, leafs. I also have their adjustable trackbar.
Couple things to note.
the 3.5 kit will sit at more like 4-4.5 so you are probably going to want to get an adjustable trackbar for sure. you can relocate it but your best option is just dumping the money for an adjustable one.
I have mixed feelings on the RE one. If i was going to do it over again I would probably go with something else, just because its a heim joint and you have to drill out a 5/8" hole on the frame side mount, thus rendering it useless should you want to go to a different trackbar down the road.
Also you are probably going to want to get longer front brake lines, people say to get the wrangler lines from like a mid 90's. I bought brake line relocating brackets from rough country and they worked well, but since you already have the longer line from the kit I would just get longer ones up front.
You are probably also going to want to go with a TC drop, 1" or you may even need an SYE. But i would definitely say a TC drop, though people will have mixed feelings on them compared to SYE. i have a 96 and if there is any vibrations they are barely noticeable, and i have a TC drop on it.
other than that it looks like you got most everything covered.
EDIT: if you have a 97+ cherokee a TC drop may not help.. you may have to go with a SYE, pre 97 usually do ok with just the drop.
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