Well i have begun looking into Piecing together a 3'' lift. Mostly from all the feedback and threads I read on here. I started with a budget of 550, but moved to more of the 850 range. I want some quality stuff that can be installed, enjoyed, and forgotten about. It appears all you need are:

(2) Upgraded Front Shocks

(2) Upgraded Rear Shocks

(2) Sets of either Upgraded rear Springs or an Add A Leaf

(2) Front Lower Links

My questions are as follows:

1. Am I missing anything above to make a 3'' Lift?

2. What are the best bang for your buck quality parts you can get to achieve a comfortable yet results producing lift?

 

Uhhhh front springs or spacers?

 

At $850, buy a kit. Or piece it together using a forum.

You need 3" coils. Leaf packs or AAL. Shocks for 3" lift or however you want to run them.

Think about doing something with your sway bar up front, ditch the rear one. You could use new LCA's. Thats about all at 3". New brake lines if you want.

 

WOW! I have $250 in my 3 in. lift.All used & pieced together.

Send me $700 & I'll get you everything you need.And thats for all new parts!!!! LOL.

This and some LCA's http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=436&gr=-1

Or srart your "Wish List".
http://4x4.fatbobsgarage.com/suspens...rts-c1247.aspx

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3x.php


Let me guess,you didn't really do any searching did you?

 

Why has nobody mentioned a track bar?? You need one of those too!

 

Damn I always forget one thing llm

 

I have a stock trackbar,in the stock location-no redrilled hole,no front swaybar,no issues,& all on a 3 in. lift & barely balanced 33/12.50's.

You don't need a trackbar.

Seriously.

 

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...-SUPERRIDE-KIT

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co....5-4.5-RUBICON

 

Really ??

I have the Zone 3" on my Jeep the track bar hole does need to be redrilled.
I just replaced the track bar (stock type) and its a different length axle is not centered.
Moral of the story buy an adjustable Track bar from the get go.

 

You can buy pretty much any new 3" lift if your budget is $850. I could probably piece together a 3" long arm for that kind of budget.

As far as the trackbar goes, every Jeep is different. Some need a new trackbar at 3", some dont. If your axle isnt centered with the lift, get a trackbar.

 

I had mine centered then put in a new track bar to see if that would fix my wobble issue. it tamed it down but the new longer lower control arms made it go away plus the jeep drives like it ought to now. feels solid and not wondering all over. I feel dumb for not actually taking the control arms completely off the jeep and looking at the dang bushings before it got lifted !!!

 

More than likely you'll need a SYE.

 

Here
3" Coils (Rustys): 150
3" Leafs (Old man EMU, via jeepinoutfitters.com): 350 (after bushings, etc)
RE Superflex ADJ LCAs: 200
Adj Trac bar: 100-200 (depending on what you go with.
Shocks: Between 140-A zillion.

Puts you slightly over budget.. but a kick *** setup.

You could use cheaper stuff and stay under budget if need be.

 

Not necessarily true.

 

This, I'm on 4.5" with a 97 and have zero vibes.