Adrenjunkie89

I've got a couple ideas but now I'm wondering witch is the best way to go, add-a-leaf, blocks, or springs??? Pretty big price difference!! Any input would help....

darknezz

Maybe you should say how high you want it, tire size you want, what you will be doing with the jeep? Might help.

Either some kind of junkyard build from here.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/bud...herokee-58797/

or go all out and get a full lift kit. You'll still have to make a "bastard" leaf pack when the add a leaf sags.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ZONE-...Q5fAccessories

Deanxj97

Just go with new springs, it's worth it in the long run.

Adrenjunkie89

Sorry about that haha....I don't want to go over 3"...I have 30 9.50s on it right now(they rub) and it's my everyday driver but I do take it offroad(no mud) so I wanna clear my tires and want it to ride good on and offroad...but also wanna be able to have some fun and flew a little bit to

onew1ckedxj

X2 You'll be a lot more satisfied with new springs and itll be money well spent!

darknezz

If you don't want over 3" then you wont really need new control arms, brake lines, t-case drop, adjustible trac bar or any of that, though it all isnt a bad idea to upgrade all that as you go along.

I recommend:
Search ebay for the cheapest 3" lift kit with the front springs 4 shocks and add a LONG leaf. If your leaf springs arnt totally flat right now you will do ok with the AAL for awhile but you'll have to get shackles or make a bastard pack eventually.

Also grab a ZJ pitman arm from a junk yard to help with angles.

Then make sure you steering components are in good shape, replace baal joines, bushings, ect...

jeeepguy

OME kit... you'll love it and be done with it.

ivantheigor

You have it... sweet.
Lots and lots of great reviews online, but Ive met with few who actually has one.
They are VERY expensive though... the one I was looking at was almost more than I paid for my jeep. Which means it wont be until after this summer until Ill have cash to buy it.

jeeepguy

You know what they say... "you get what you pay for" and it rings true with the OME stuff.

OEJ

That or its the more money than brains club.

Alaskan89XJ

Hear your wants.., lol. Well, I've decided to start up a modest build to lift up my stocker. So, I am going with all Old Man Emu coils, leafs, and shocks. So tired of trying to mix and match. They have set-ups to get you a couple of inches, and up to five I think. But that's it! Modestly, I want a sturdy ride, on and off road. Their leafs are military spec., i.e., secondary leaf extends beneath each eye, thusly in a practical sense, eliminates add-a-leaf. Expensive, but worth it in the long run. Think about it.., those Aussies punish their vehicles in the out-back, and so the OME system seems second to none for a practical set-up. When I get done, the ARB bull winch bumper, and rear csloffroad.com tube bumper w/driver's side swing-away spare tire mount will be supported correctly with such a good suspension system. I might go with Kevlar 31's, but that will probably necessitate trimming out the wheel fenders, AND etc. Meaty 30's will certainly work. Getting rid of; tossing out the rear stabilizer bar, and obtaining a front quick release bar seems to me to be the way to go on offroad trails, and other uneven territory. Such a modest upgrade is solid.., but in no way in a rock climbing configuration. Just my 2c, after hours of forum learning, and net researching. I must upgrade this little XJ, just in order to get it-- to get me-- to where my old '79 model 17, wide wheeled 258 cu.in. Cherokee could get me.., lol, a quarter million miles. The suspension outlasted the frame.