Need Advice, Not sure where to start with modifications
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Need Advice, Not sure where to start with modifications
I am new to the forum and have used the search feature to get some information before posting, but I just really don't know where to start. I have a pretty much stock 2000 Sport and the suspension is starting to sag a bit. Looking to upgrade to a complete suspension lift. My limitations right now are 33x12.5" tires and I am looking to keep this under $1500 for the lift. I am not sure how big of a lift to put on or what size tires I should use. The 33x12.5" is a limitation given by New York State on the beach driving permit, but I do not need to go that big. I will be driving mostly on the beach to get me to my fishing spots. Most spots are sand, but there are some areas that are extremely rocky that I will be driving. I will also be doing some mild off-roading for hunting purposes.
I started off looking at the Old Man Emu system as it was recommended by a friend, but I am unsure which direction to go. I figured I would ask all the knowledgeable people on this forum that are out 4wheeling all the time for some help to get started.
Thanks guys. I know there are a ton of threads with lift recommendations on this site, but its all so confusing to me on how big to go for what I want to do.
Jon
I started off looking at the Old Man Emu system as it was recommended by a friend, but I am unsure which direction to go. I figured I would ask all the knowledgeable people on this forum that are out 4wheeling all the time for some help to get started.
Thanks guys. I know there are a ton of threads with lift recommendations on this site, but its all so confusing to me on how big to go for what I want to do.
Jon
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I run a rustys 4.5" and 33" 12.50. I had to trim the front finders but that is because I don't run a sway bar. Make sure you get leaf packs for the rear you don't want an add a leaf. The lift was $1600 but that included tires and wheels (31 9.50).
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[QUOTE="Justajeep"]I run a rustys 4.5" and 33" 12.50. I had to trim the front finders but that is because I don't run a sway bar. Make sure you get leaf packs for the rear you don't want an add a leaf. The lift was $1600 but that included tires and wheels (31 9.50). Came with transfer case drop as well.
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for what you what i would go with a 3' lift with 31's because you do not need to get a SYE. for the lift check out BDS they are one of the best lifts out the with the best warranty around here is the link i have been running it for years
http://bds-suspension.com/product?ma=7&mo=29&ty=38&yr=1984-2001
http://bds-suspension.com/product?ma=7&mo=29&ty=38&yr=1984-2001
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Thanks for the advice guys. I am willing to cut my fenders if need be. I am really liking the flares that I have seen browsing the fabrication forum and I am debating cutting my stock flares off and fabricating my own.
I really like the Rusty's kits price including the tires and new rims, and it has everything that I need to replace. I really need to get a kit with new springs, rear leafs, and shocks since these are currently pretty shot, which has sparked my interest in doing the lift now. I am sagging a lot in the rear when any weight is added and there is a slightly visible sag when empty. I have a lot in the back when I hit the beach, so this is a huge concern for me.
These are some of the kits that I have looked into other than the Old Man Emu. I am going to do some more research on the Rusty's kit as well because the price is right around what I am looking to spend on the lift, and I get tires and rims as well. First one is a Rough Country 4.5" Long Arm lift: http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4xla.html. This has an option for new leafs, I'm just not too sure if it is overkill for my application, although I like the idea of being able to upgrade to larger tires if I decide to get into the trails. Second is another Rough Country 4.5" lift: http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4x.html. I'm not too sure about the short arm on this tall of a lift though, open to opinions. I have a friend that suggested to me to stay away from the short arm kit over 3". Price seems to be right though. Third kit I am looking at is the Tuff Country with leaf springs: http://www.tuffcountry.com/suspensio...lift-kits.html.
I am still doing a lot of research on all of these as well as looking into what other manufacturers there are as well. Thank you all for an idea of what size I should be looking into. I started getting confused when I saw the Old Man Emu kit recommended 31" tires with a 1.5" lift and then the Rough Country kits recommends 32" tires on a 4.5" lift. I am also open to any other suggestions. My head is spinning a bit right now, but I found the Manufacturers link on another thread that I am going to go through as well.
Thanks guys!
I really like the Rusty's kits price including the tires and new rims, and it has everything that I need to replace. I really need to get a kit with new springs, rear leafs, and shocks since these are currently pretty shot, which has sparked my interest in doing the lift now. I am sagging a lot in the rear when any weight is added and there is a slightly visible sag when empty. I have a lot in the back when I hit the beach, so this is a huge concern for me.
These are some of the kits that I have looked into other than the Old Man Emu. I am going to do some more research on the Rusty's kit as well because the price is right around what I am looking to spend on the lift, and I get tires and rims as well. First one is a Rough Country 4.5" Long Arm lift: http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4xla.html. This has an option for new leafs, I'm just not too sure if it is overkill for my application, although I like the idea of being able to upgrade to larger tires if I decide to get into the trails. Second is another Rough Country 4.5" lift: http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4x.html. I'm not too sure about the short arm on this tall of a lift though, open to opinions. I have a friend that suggested to me to stay away from the short arm kit over 3". Price seems to be right though. Third kit I am looking at is the Tuff Country with leaf springs: http://www.tuffcountry.com/suspensio...lift-kits.html.
I am still doing a lot of research on all of these as well as looking into what other manufacturers there are as well. Thank you all for an idea of what size I should be looking into. I started getting confused when I saw the Old Man Emu kit recommended 31" tires with a 1.5" lift and then the Rough Country kits recommends 32" tires on a 4.5" lift. I am also open to any other suggestions. My head is spinning a bit right now, but I found the Manufacturers link on another thread that I am going to go through as well.
Thanks guys!
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Something else that I forgot which is very important is that I will be fabricating a cooler rack/rod holder for the front. Not too sure how much it will weigh, but I am thinking of using chromoly instead of aluminum. I am not too sure if I will have to do anything to the front portion of the lift to accomodate for this added weight.
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