Hey all.
I know this topic comes up a lot, and there are many ways to accomplish this.

I was originally thinking of going with a RC 3" lift, but funds are pretty tight for the moment. So I am looking into cheaper options.

I know that there are various block lift kits for the rear, and that there are a couple members here who make spacers. The only spring spacer I can find for the front are ones that give approx. 1" of lift. Can anyone make a 2" or 3"one for the front?

I am a total noob in this department. If I used spacers, I am guessing that my shocks would have to be swapped as well? Or can they handle a couple extra inches? What about the rear driveline? Does one typically have to dig up a longer input shaft for the rear diff?

Just looking for some general information that I haven't been able to really clarify by reading through the various lift threads. A lot of guys add a leaf, or yank stuff from other cars in the junkyard. Just trying to keep it basic, and relatively inexpensive. If I cannot get around a requirement to swap shocks with this endeavor, I'll likely go the rough country route, since most of their kits come with shocks. I know there are some other budget solutions from them as well that I might look into.

 

EricFX makes coil spacers.

Avoid blocks for the rear.

 

So spacers and shackles being one of the more preferred cheap ways to do it then?

 

yes... yes they are

 

Formulating a plan.

 

i have that 3 inch rough country right now and my only complaint is the ride quality but if you were going to go cheap go spacers and shackles

 

Rc has some shackles for like $50 and should be able to get some coil spacers too from them

 

Superior Automotive has a set for $35, can be found at any autoparts store, well made and strong... 1.5-2.5" lift... part number 13-4100

 

do more research

 

Lol. Like I said, I *know* there is more than one way to get there.

I read a lot about people lifting their Jeeps, and I decided on how I want to do mine. Looks like I should be able to acquire the stuff next week when I get paid. Research... yeah, been doing that but...
I just don't know if I will have to extend any shocks (though that is looking like the stockers could work) nor do I know if I will have to extend the input/output/drive shaft. I find little information in this regard, searching (google, other forums, here etc.) . I see a lot of abbreviations and acronyms that I am unfamiliar with. Lifting is something all together new to me.

I know how to google, I know how to search forums. Now, I haven't tried every keyword possible because of the last two above statements (I used to work in a library, I still spend a lot of time digging for random information. Lol).