hey guys, im new to the XJ world and just bought one and I have been reading and searching on some things, and im just looking for some advice. I have a stock 94XJ 4wd 4dr auto. I didn't get a chance to see what gears are in it, or axles or trans. Its sitting at a friend of mines shop getting an inspection right now. But My plans are a 6.5 Long Arm lift from rough country, SYE kit, 33s or 35s Goodyear MT/Rs) not too sure yet, im looking to get as much flex as possible, this will be my DD and weekend rock crawler, no mud. I will be re- gearing for the tires. any advice on changing anything from the lift to get more flex? as in shackles? Im doing this build on as much of a budget as possible, but I don't mind spending a few bucks. Id also like to do a rear locker when I do the gears, nothing crazy I was thinking a lunchbox locker. I plan on doing the lift and all myself, I have did a few lifts in the past, just never had any experience with these XJs. thank for any input!

 

I would do a lunchbox in front as well, because they are do not effect drivng in 2wd at all. As for lift. The rough country flex joints are known for going bad. I would look into some other long arms. As for the rear If you want 6.5 and good flex, go with a 4in leaf pack with shackle relocation brackets and longer shackles

 

so what other lift kit would you suggest that wont break the bank, rustys? or would I be better making my whole kit up and ordering it piece by piece?

 

Go with the 35's!!

 

Really need gears for 35s. 33s will be OK but it will kind of suck still.
Edit: it appears you will be gearing. Good.


Check the rear axle. If you have a d35 throw it in the trash and put a 29spline 8.25 in there.
I'd also lock the front. Check out zoneoffroad for budget lifts. I have a rough country 4.5 in, but the leaves are short so youd need a shackle relocation box or a couple hundred pounds of weight in the back. If you want longarms, there is a vendor on here named seriousoffroad. Check his out.

 

make a bastard leaf pack from an S10 or dodge van and use a 2" shackle with relocators. I would go 35's with 6.5". why not go 4.5 LA with 35's? lower is better IMO.

don't forget sliders, and bumpers for recovery also.

 

For flex id say go with a non-radius setup.

I run right at 4.5 inches of lift, and 35s.. I dont need any more flex than I have:

 

lol if you have anymore than you'll just get yourself into trouble!!!

 

Exactly. Or lose a coil.

 

how's your driveshaft bind?

 

Havent experienced any.

Im running a stock rear DS no SYE or drop.

I have a HnT sitting in my garage..just havent had time (or felt the need) to install it.

 

nice. it's working we'll from the pics... I'll get LA one day lol

 

It works terrific.
We are selling them..lead time is a bit longer than we'd like..but still doable.

PM me if your interested.

 

you built your own LA?

 

I cant take credit for building it.
My good buddy Brian has been fabbing up stuff for a while now. Started with roof racks, then short arms, then came the 3 link.

Im actually building his website for him right now..so before too long there will be a site to go to like any other vendor and order directly from there.

I help him out when I can..but my fab skills aren't superb. He is the master-mind.