Replacing stock suspension. Question/Help
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where would one look for 3" lift packs for rear? that are not too expensive.... remember theres a wedding being paid for here.
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I think any lift company would sell you individual leafs springs. You may not see them on their sites but you just call them up. But remember, at 3 inches of lift you still need other parts....longer brake lines, trackbar, lower control arms possibly, and maybe an sye if you get driveline vibes.
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I think any lift company would sell you individual leafs springs. You may not see them on their sites but you just call them up. But remember, at 3 inches of lift you still need other parts....longer brake lines, trackbar, lower control arms possibly, and maybe an sye if you get driveline vibes.
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as far as I know this is the cheapest 3" lift. You might need to relocate the track bar( drill a new hole) and relocate the brake lines
http://www.morris4x4center.com/zone-...-zon-j21h.html
http://www.morris4x4center.com/zone-...-zon-j21h.html
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as far as I know this is the cheapest 3" lift. You might need to relocate the track bar( drill a new hole) and relocate the brake lines
http://www.morris4x4center.com/zone-...-zon-j21h.html
http://www.morris4x4center.com/zone-...-zon-j21h.html
I was trying to stay under 400 before tires, but if that is simply impossible then its simply impossible.
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What about this one? Trail Master
I was trying to stay under 400 before tires, but if that is simply impossible then its simply impossible.
I was trying to stay under 400 before tires, but if that is simply impossible then its simply impossible.
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if you piece it out it's going to cost you more...ubolts are around $40, cheapest shocks are used jk rubicon take offs from Ebay--just say $80 shipped, leafs alone will be $300, then coils $120..also if the leafs don't come with bushings that is extra.....that's why the zone kit is a good deal....you can also check Rusty's, but the shipping is usually going to bring the price over Zone's
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...-pack-kit.html
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http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...-pack-kit.html
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Ive priced out the items individually and they are way cheaper than the cheapest full leaf spring 3" kit unless theres one I dont know about. Im not apposed to a full kit but I havent found them for less than 550. Again I may be looking in the wrong spot.
Do the 2" shackles and dorman + spacer up front work?
Do the 2" shackles and dorman + spacer up front work?
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000CNA0...I2SUXRE1QG6Y7S
I'm not a big fan of procomp normally, but these are a 5-leaf pack and they include the bushings.
Or you could go with the Husky springs for a durango at around the same price:
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/j...af+spring,7544
Or the zone pack for 116 a piece
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B017CBRX...I2SICC4CYZKHK2
Then get a set of ACOS for 215
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B005TTZ7...I1XC5GX50Q7QGL
You'd only be about 50 bucks cheaper than the zone kit by that point though... however, you can always use that 50 to get other parts you'd need for a 3" lift.... extended brake lines, track bar, etc.
But yeah, 2" won't fit 31s without trimming. You could do 30" tires, but you'd have less tire options.
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These are 103/piece
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000CNA0...I2SUXRE1QG6Y7S
I'm not a big fan of procomp normally, but these are a 5-leaf pack and they include the bushings.
Or you could go with the Husky springs for a durango at around the same price:
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/j...af+spring,7544
Or the zone pack for 116 a piece
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B017CBRX...I2SICC4CYZKHK2
Then get a set of ACOS for 215
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B005TTZ7...I1XC5GX50Q7QGL
You'd only be about 50 bucks cheaper than the zone kit by that point though... however, you can always use that 50 to get other parts you'd need for a 3" lift.... extended brake lines, track bar, etc.
But yeah, 2" won't fit 31s without trimming. You could do 30" tires, but you'd have less tire options.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000CNA0...I2SUXRE1QG6Y7S
I'm not a big fan of procomp normally, but these are a 5-leaf pack and they include the bushings.
Or you could go with the Husky springs for a durango at around the same price:
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/j...af+spring,7544
Or the zone pack for 116 a piece
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B017CBRX...I2SICC4CYZKHK2
Then get a set of ACOS for 215
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B005TTZ7...I1XC5GX50Q7QGL
You'd only be about 50 bucks cheaper than the zone kit by that point though... however, you can always use that 50 to get other parts you'd need for a 3" lift.... extended brake lines, track bar, etc.
But yeah, 2" won't fit 31s without trimming. You could do 30" tires, but you'd have less tire options.
https://smile.amazon.com/Zone-Offroa...ad+leaf+spring
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the link for the zone leafs said they were for a yj....this is the XJ pack...and no bushings and no ubolts
https://smile.amazon.com/Zone-Offroa...ad+leaf+spring
https://smile.amazon.com/Zone-Offroa...ad+leaf+spring
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this is the "trends auto" pair, with u-bolts and bushings
https://smile.amazon.com/Jeep-Cherok...V6P4RJEKYPR0G0
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also just wanted to add--you will need an alignment after the lift install....and you might get drive line vibrations at 3" (more common with an '01 and '00 ). You can temporarily use a t case drop until you save the money for a SYE--which is my next question; which transfer case do you have?
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I have no idea what transfer case I have. And if I went and looked at it I would have nothing to reference it to.
So what Im gathering is I either spend the bucks on a 3" lift and the extras to fit the 31s. or just simply go the 100% stock route and stuff 235/75s in there and keep the cost down? or is going stock the same price?
So what Im gathering is I either spend the bucks on a 3" lift and the extras to fit the 31s. or just simply go the 100% stock route and stuff 235/75s in there and keep the cost down? or is going stock the same price?