current thoughts.... 99-2001 with 60,000-80,000 miles(stock). then put a 6.5"(or mabey a 4.5") LA lift on it


thoughts?

 

I'm not a fan of RC lifts either. I would do a Rusty's or a RE lift. As for long arm. I've decided on T&T Customs. But there are tons of options.
As for lift height. I think 4.5-6.5" is quite ideal. I'm at 4.5" w 33's. But going up another inch to clear 35's. Which I'll only use off road.
For shaking at high speeds. Lots to contribute to that. Replace stock steering and track bar. Keep aligned.
Check out FrankZ's serious steering found here.
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.com
I think best for the money.
I've only ran BFG tires. M/T and A/T. So I can't speak about others.
For liability. I say they are equal. However I had to spend less on my old Toyota. Bit that was a 85' 4Runner. Which had 5xx,xxx miles on it. I haven't got that much out of a XJ

 

i had a 92 yota and it drove like crap i bought my xj with rusty's 8in long travel lift with 2in spacers and 37's and it drives like a cadilac

 

I'm in the market for long arms as well right now, I think I might go with serious. That stuff is quality for sure

 

what about this one?



http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=PFX

 

check out the rusty's stuff

http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...ode=sus_xj_kit

 

ya iv been looking at their stuff but its also like 400 bucks more

 

I have tnt long arms I love them I feel the RC setup is a cheap knock off of the tnt kit ... its worth the extra money

 

If Rustys is MORE than anything youre looking at then go with what youre looking at. Rustys is the cheap alternative to most items, usually bottom or close to bottom dollar, and IRO is kind of in the middle and a lot of their stuff is quality.

 

 

I'm sorry Frank. I mean no insult. I've got many other things from your site to get tho. Besides. I can't afford LA for a while. I need to address issues at hand. Then think LA. I think your steering setup is the best. For whatever that's worth, and I think I'm going to do OTK steering. I know it's more parts, time, and money. But I think I'll regret it later by doing UTK.
Been meaning to ask you if back spacing is a issue w your OTK? I've got 4" back spacing on a 15" rim.

 

whats the width of the rim?

 

another Q, why do you want a 6.5" lift? Unless you need to drive through deep water, a 4.5" can do everything a 6.5" can and more unless youre going full width and 38s (where it can still do the same and more if youre willing to put in the work to fit them)

 

You'll be fine with that backspacing and OTK.

 

Aw sweet!!!