Weighing cost/benefit of more lift on my XJ?
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I say go for the lift- I am into my lift for a bit over $250 right now (not including the new tires) and have 3.75" front and 4.75" rear and could have gone cheaper (I did the RC 3" lift for $175 + BP for the rear along with spacer up front).
That also includes 4 shocks and new steering stabilizer. I also have parts I paid for that I did not use- if I were to do it again I may have just gotten the shocks and went for F150 or ZJ coils up front, can find those on Craigslist cheap or JY...
That also includes 4 shocks and new steering stabilizer. I also have parts I paid for that I did not use- if I were to do it again I may have just gotten the shocks and went for F150 or ZJ coils up front, can find those on Craigslist cheap or JY...
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I honestly do not see the need for more lift for what you are doing.
I cannot imagine doing a 4" lift for 150 bux.
I'd buy a d30 diff cover and gear oil with $150 and call it a day.
Or, put the $150 in your sock drawer and add to it over time...
For reference, 2.5" lift and terrain pic's...
http://members.***.net/huddy31/039.jpg
http://members.***.net/huddy31/040.jpg
http://members.***.net/huddy31/rockfacesmall.jpg
I cannot imagine doing a 4" lift for 150 bux.
I'd buy a d30 diff cover and gear oil with $150 and call it a day.
Or, put the $150 in your sock drawer and add to it over time...
For reference, 2.5" lift and terrain pic's...
http://members.***.net/huddy31/039.jpg
http://members.***.net/huddy31/040.jpg
http://members.***.net/huddy31/rockfacesmall.jpg
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i say go for some armor. you got the rails. thats great! now get a diff cover and save the rest for a real, good lift. and tires. plus all of us here can say that things are gonna breakk sooner or later, so better to have a little extra cash just in case.
i just finished breaking my 3rd tie rod so i finally spent the cash and got a HD one.
i just finished breaking my 3rd tie rod so i finally spent the cash and got a HD one.
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i say go for some armor. you got the rails. thats great! now get a diff cover and save the rest for a real, good lift. and tires. plus all of us here can say that things are gonna breakk sooner or later, so better to have a little extra cash just in case.
i just finished breaking my 3rd tie rod so i finally spent the cash and got a HD one.
i just finished breaking my 3rd tie rod so i finally spent the cash and got a HD one.
I ended up getting the lift, btw. It looks and feels great.
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