MudMann94

Hey gys I'm going 4.5" lift and 33s. Here are the parts I'm ordering what else is recommend that i get? steering box brace do i need another new steering components?

Im ordering this lift:http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4x.html
and 33"x12.5"x15" Duratracs

brookhart63

Looks Like a pretty complete kit. Ditch the T-case drop and go HNT or full SYE. Maybe an upgraded tierod, other than that seems pretty good.

XSXJ

Steering box brace surely isn't a bad idea; a SYE is probably in your future first though - I don't have any personal experience with that kit, but it looks like it has pretty much what you need to do a full lift, and a pretty good price too! good luck with it

(of course, don't forget an alignment when ur done)

MudMann94

can i use shims or do you think ill need a see as i have the np 242

brookhart63

I have the NP242 and run a dirtbound HNT with 4* shims. Each jeep is different.

MudMann94

is that sye hard to install? and does it use the same driveshaft?

brookhart63

I picked up a front shaft from a JY. The SYE took all of 40 minutes, drive in to drive out of my shop.

BotakBeng

I'm guessing you are trimming your fenders to fit the 33 huh?

MudMann94

I have the bushwacker cutout flares

kkratzel

I have the RC 4.5 lift with 33s also I recomend a control arm drop kit depending on what lower control arms you get. They drop the angle of the control arms and push the axle foward 1.25 inches which helps on the front driveshaft so you wont bottom it on when flexing. I blew my front diff gears twice before ordering the drop kit. Haven't had that problem since I put them in.

BotakBeng

NICE!
Be sure you post some pics

brookhart63

Wtf do drop arms have to do with your "diff gears"? Op you will be fine with what you have there. I wheel mine hard with 4.5 inches and short arms, gave plenty of flex and never had a problem with anything.

Btw what drop arms do you have that push your axle that far forward. I'm guessing that was an exaggeration, but ya never know on CF.

MudMann94

Alright so i wont really rub with bushwacker flares right?

brookhart63

Depending on the back spacing and width of your rims, you will rub if you don't bunpstop correctly. Guys rip flares off with 33's and 6.5 inches. Just do a little bumpstopping and you will be fine.

MudMann94

Alright i just dont waanna rip the flaresoff