Pro's and Cons of having a lift kit?
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Pro's and Cons of having a lift kit?
So here's whats up.
I have a 2001 XJ, 102,000 miles, runs great. Currently has a 1.5" OldmanEmu suspension kit with 31' BFG's. And dont get me wrong, it sits very nice, but I just love the way these XJ's sit with 4.5" of lift and 32's, and I've been pondering buying a kit for it. (Opinions on a kit would be great! I was looking at this one http://www.quadratec.com/products/16300_802.htm)
My Dad on the other hand, is completely against it, not that his opinion matters to me, I mean c'mon, I'm 20! But he says if I lift it any more she'll start burning through suspension parts and gas mileage will get worse and the driveability/ride will go to crap. It already rides a bit on the rough side, because the OME kit stiffened it up.
I honestly don't see how it would burn through parts, I mean yes obviously I would be buying a lot of new parts for the install, but do they run through suspension/drivetrain parts when lifted?
Also, if I get a kit like this one http://www.quadratec.com/products/16300_802.htm
What other parts would I need?
I have a 2001 XJ, 102,000 miles, runs great. Currently has a 1.5" OldmanEmu suspension kit with 31' BFG's. And dont get me wrong, it sits very nice, but I just love the way these XJ's sit with 4.5" of lift and 32's, and I've been pondering buying a kit for it. (Opinions on a kit would be great! I was looking at this one http://www.quadratec.com/products/16300_802.htm)
My Dad on the other hand, is completely against it, not that his opinion matters to me, I mean c'mon, I'm 20! But he says if I lift it any more she'll start burning through suspension parts and gas mileage will get worse and the driveability/ride will go to crap. It already rides a bit on the rough side, because the OME kit stiffened it up.
I honestly don't see how it would burn through parts, I mean yes obviously I would be buying a lot of new parts for the install, but do they run through suspension/drivetrain parts when lifted?
Also, if I get a kit like this one http://www.quadratec.com/products/16300_802.htm
What other parts would I need?
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thats the lift I want! I already asked about it and no one said anything bad about it
you'll need 4 shocks and a SYE for sure
I dont know if you'll burn through parts so much as you'll just break them..
and tires are the main factor in loss of fuel economy, not lift.
and you might lose a little ride quality, but you're giving it up so you can have a whole hell of a lot of fun off road
also, at 31's youre probably not getting great mpg as it is. not gonna see too much difference with 32's or 33's
you'll need 4 shocks and a SYE for sure
I dont know if you'll burn through parts so much as you'll just break them..
and tires are the main factor in loss of fuel economy, not lift.
and you might lose a little ride quality, but you're giving it up so you can have a whole hell of a lot of fun off road
also, at 31's youre probably not getting great mpg as it is. not gonna see too much difference with 32's or 33's
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Well I'm going to be honest, I don't do a whole lot of offroading. And when I do, I'm pretty gentle with her (my DD)
So its not like I'll be breaking parts at all.
And yes it does burn through gas like crazy right now, just in time for gas to hit $5/gallon
So its not like I'll be breaking parts at all.
And yes it does burn through gas like crazy right now, just in time for gas to hit $5/gallon
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I'm looking at this lift kit myself... I would have to buy upper and lower control arm mounts from claytons website though since it requires it... What about leaf spring shackles? https://www.4wdfactory.com/store/pro...Long-Arm-Lift-
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So here's whats up.
I have a 2001 XJ, 102,000 miles, runs great. Currently has a 1.5" OldmanEmu suspension kit with 31' BFG's. And dont get me wrong, it sits very nice, but I just love the way these XJ's sit with 4.5" of lift and 32's, and I've been pondering buying a kit for it. (Opinions on a kit would be great! I was looking at this one http://www.quadratec.com/products/16300_802.htm)
My Dad on the other hand, is completely against it, not that his opinion matters to me, I mean c'mon, I'm 20! But he says if I lift it any more she'll start burning through suspension parts and gas mileage will get worse and the driveability/ride will go to crap. It already rides a bit on the rough side, because the OME kit stiffened it up.
I honestly don't see how it would burn through parts, I mean yes obviously I would be buying a lot of new parts for the install, but do they run through suspension/drivetrain parts when lifted?
Also, if I get a kit like this one http://www.quadratec.com/products/16300_802.htm
What other parts would I need?
I have a 2001 XJ, 102,000 miles, runs great. Currently has a 1.5" OldmanEmu suspension kit with 31' BFG's. And dont get me wrong, it sits very nice, but I just love the way these XJ's sit with 4.5" of lift and 32's, and I've been pondering buying a kit for it. (Opinions on a kit would be great! I was looking at this one http://www.quadratec.com/products/16300_802.htm)
My Dad on the other hand, is completely against it, not that his opinion matters to me, I mean c'mon, I'm 20! But he says if I lift it any more she'll start burning through suspension parts and gas mileage will get worse and the driveability/ride will go to crap. It already rides a bit on the rough side, because the OME kit stiffened it up.
I honestly don't see how it would burn through parts, I mean yes obviously I would be buying a lot of new parts for the install, but do they run through suspension/drivetrain parts when lifted?
Also, if I get a kit like this one http://www.quadratec.com/products/16300_802.htm
What other parts would I need?
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... Gotta say... The ol' man is right... This isn't a one and done type deal. It's ongoing and going and going... Wheelin is kinda expensive. Doesn't mean there isn't other things to be done: Lock the rear, skid plates/bumpers/sliders, winch, various other steering, ignition, exhaust upgrades that are all around functional.. That sorta stuff is always a consideration. If your rig is a WW only it's a lot simpler than if if functions as a WW/DD cause then alignments and u joints and other random stuff will become a regular event... Just my .02 man!
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... Gotta say... The ol' man is right... This isn't a one and done type deal. It's ongoing and going and going... Wheelin is kinda expensive. Doesn't mean there isn't other things to be done: Lock the rear, skid plates/bumpers/sliders, winch, various other steering, ignition, exhaust upgrades that are all around functional.. That sorta stuff is always a consideration. If your rig is a WW only it's a lot simpler than if if functions as a WW/DD cause then alignments and u joints and other random stuff will become a regular event... Just my .02 man!
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Your gas mileage isnt as bad as you think. Your odometer is off with larger tires and racks up miles slower then it should. Im so tired of seeing people say this. You might loose 1-2 mpgs with 31s. Anymore and something else is the cause but first you need to get a proper speedo gear.
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Burning through parts? Probably from the increased wheeling you'll want to do! Seriously though, like the other guys said, doing "just the lift" will add strain to driveline and suspension components. With a 1.5" lift you probably didn't do anything like an SYE or shims to correct pinion angle. Going up to 4.5" on a 2001 means you'll definitely need to some of this, both front and back (Low Pinion D30 like you said). Properly fitting shocks, extended front anti-sway bar links, and stuff to correct steering geometry will also become a factor.
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You won't "burn" through suspension parts if you install it correctly and maintain it. The most you'll need with a 4.5 inch lift is a new trac bar and an s.y.e. with a front driveshaft to replace your rear shaft. And plus you'll look like a boss. And it's a jeep, I dont think anyone buys one for good gas mileage.
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IMO don't do anything for looks except keep it clean. I would avoid the lift and concentrate on items of use.
(No Specific Order)
1. Front and Rear Recovery Points
2. Solid Tune Up
3. Rear Locker, Front Locker
4. Header, Exhaust, CAI
5. Winch
6. General Repair items
(No Specific Order)
1. Front and Rear Recovery Points
2. Solid Tune Up
3. Rear Locker, Front Locker
4. Header, Exhaust, CAI
5. Winch
6. General Repair items