Sharky

I am looking to get a 8" lift for my XJ. A couple of companies I have in mind is Clayton, Rusty's, and Iron Rock. Another question I have is, if I decide to go with Clayton what is the pros and cons for 3-link compared to the long arm.

Power73

clayton is a far superior company than the others you listed. ill let the others tell you about the 3 link vs standard long arms but i know the 3 link is better. what size tires do you want to run?

Sharky

Yeah, that what I was feeling from all the other threads about the companies but I plan on running 35's maybe 37's later on.

Atmos

good god that's too tall

Xj88

3 link wont bind period. A typical 4 link la or sa lift will eventually bind. 8 inches of lift is almost ridiculous on an xj. Get a 6 inch lift and never look back..8 inches is gonna put your cog out the roof and make it crazy top heavy. 6 inches and 35s look sweet and will perform better. Search for long arm vs 3 link and you'll be reading for hours. If your dead set on 8 inches and those brands go claytons.

Sharky

if you dont have anything usefully to say then dont post in my thread

ranger21

I wish I had the 3 piece cross member that clayton uses with their long arm lifts. Much better for getting to the trans and t-case. I have about 8" of lift and 35's and I like the setup quite a bit.

Sharky

So my next question is 6.5" or 8" 3-link lift from clayton. I would want to run 35's and maybe 37's later on.

NorCalJeep

8" 3-link lift from clayton

Tobyxj

I love my iron rock long arms I've had them flexed out way far with no bind not saying they won't but I haven't bind them yet



I still had three inches of shock left

ranger21

Depends on what kind of wheeling you're gonna be doing and how you feel about fender trimming.

Xj88

I vote 6.5 clayton 3 link...you can't go wrong with it

Chaoscase

X2

Also, what axle upgrades are you planning to support such large shoes?

94XjSport94

Seems like your rear is pretty stiff?

Xj88

X2. Front flex is sweet but rear isn't stuffing. Id be willing to bet your shackle.angle is off...or you have stiff *** leafs.