dshanks

ok so i can get a good deal on 3'' front coils and i wondering what you guys think about throwing some spacers ontop of the lift coils? 3'' just aint enuff lol also was wondering about max lift on stock control arms any feed back would be much appericiated

freegdr

longer control arm should be use on any lift over three

dshanks

ok what about the track bar needs an extension over3 too?

freegdr

most likely to recenter the axle

ct67_72

yep, trackbar, brake lines, t.c. drop/sye, control arms etc.

dshanks

do you think it would be cheaper to just buy a complete kit rather than buying these parts sepertly? ya im the cheap guy

ct67_72

I have found that you can get some pretty good deals on used stuff. I usually go that route. than you can get exactly what you want.
this of course is assuming you know what you want.

Metmknice

IF you can find deals on pieces, then it is usually cheaper. Yes you can add spacers/another set of coil spring isolators. Adj track bar is definitely worth it. YOu can build a bastard pack/ext shackles for rear.

dshanks

ya i like to think i know what im talking about but thats not always the case hahah
my plan is to put 3'' lift coils up front w/2'' spacers and 3'' blocks on the rear with shackles now the things im not sure on are what to do with trac bar t case and control arms and if ill need a drop pitman or not but ill find out once i get this all started up i guess
also wondering where i can find a cheap SYE if anyone knows

Metmknice

If your vehicle is correct in your user box, then you have coil springs in the rear also. ZJ/WJ both have coil springs front and rear.
YOu could probably search jeepforum and pirate for "kits" or pieces for relatively cheap. SYE may be needed, but nice to have even if it is not "necessary" At 5" of lift a new track bar is pretty much necessary. And since there are coils front and rear you will need one for both.

ct67_72

oh yeah, good call. if it is a grand cherokee different story, well kind of, for the rear anyway.
no matter what you need a trackbar for the front, if your gonna go 5" than you shoul dhave a drop also, which would mean you need a drop pitman arm.
if it is an xj, do NOT use 3" blocks. for the love of god, especially on stock springs. they will no doubt already have negative arch. build a bastard pack.
you will have to do control arms, or even better yet start off with a set of control arm drop brackets and do arms later.

dshanks

my Grand is a daily driver i bought a 92 xj with 136kms for $1000 for the trails
thanks for the heads up on useing blocks i will have to check around for leafs

dshanks

5-6'' might be over kill what do i need to do to clear 33's?
would 3'' coils, rear shackles and maybe an add a leaf do it?

ct67_72

3" will clear 33's with trimming and give you a nice stance. Keep an eye out for a used leaf pack. I know of one right now for dirt cheap but its in ct

dshanks

ive heard s-10 or dakota leafs will give 3-4'' of lift has anyone done this? do they bolt right up?malso is it nessesary to do a SYE if I only do a 3-4'' lift