Cbagg

hi all, im new to this forum and somewhat new to XJ's. Im looking to lift my 2000 XJ. I dont want to go to crazy was thinkin 3-4.5". What is the best company to go for that will do the trick without breaking the bank and with without sacrificing too much road handling? im lookin to run 31.5s or 32s.....


thanks for any help

Eagle564

If you can afford it Rubicon Express. I personally don't have em but that's what I plan on getting.

Also check this out
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/xj...mpanies-76868/

evan00xj

If your spending most of the time on road and you want to keep cost down a 3 or 3.5 ought to suit you. whatever way you go you will want to make sure to have an adjustable track bar and SYE to prevent vibration and death wobble issues. I would advise you to stay away from add a leaf for sure. RE 3.5 pretty solid. Zones got a nice 3" and 4.5" kit. I would make sure to stay away from RC and rustys. Have fun with it.

SeriousOffroad

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...s-Lift-Kits/XJ

jhampton

i have a rough country 4.5 add a leaf and have had no problems. the rough country full leaf packs have issues they are a little too short. adjustable track bar is a good idea i dont have one yet gonna build on in march, i dont have a SYE i want one, but i just have the t-case drop kit that came with my lift. do your research and go with what you can afford. ask lots of questions! have fun that is what this is all about!

Cbagg

i was thinkin rough country 3" with 31/10.5 15 bf mud terrains or goodyear wrangler duratracs... any input?

jhampton

Sound like a good combo I wonder if you'll hit( all the way left and all the way right) at full lock but it'll look awesome. Bfg's are ok the don't like pavment very well but all mud terrains don't buy expensive. Duratracs I don't know much about a few guys in the club have them but that's about it.

Cbagg

id love to see some pix of similar set ups. anyone?

Power73

http://www.myjeepxj.com/cherokee-lift-kits

SeriousOffroad

My original lift was a RE 3.5 AAL Kit w/32x1250.15 BFG Muds

Cbagg

after looking at over 1000 xjs..... would it be ok if i did the R.C. 3" with 1" coil spacers and 1.5: shackles? would the shocks that come with the kit work? would I have to drop the T.Case? would it completely mess it up?

SeriousOffroad

It's your money to spend however you want, but you'll thank yourself later if you do it right the first time.

You should have the correct length shocks, brake lines, SYE, Adj, Trackbar, bump stops, etc. on your shopping list.

Don't half-azz it.

Aljay

Thats really good advice right there I just lifted my 01 and ran into issues. I cant go wheeling until I get a few of the items mentioned above.

Cbagg

it is great advice but it didnt answer the questions........

Power73

search then!