NewKindOfClown

Either way, it is still a budget lift. If I can get the discount, I'll try. The used track bars I've seen cost almost as much as new ones, so if they'll discount it, the price should be about the same anyway. And I have my moments, I know. I don't normally stress like this, but it's the timeframe. I'll be calm again, lifted or not, once I get home.

jakbob

woo-saa... what kind of budget lift you doing?

pulltabmike

I'm running IROR Lift and Track bar. No issues here

On another note, I apologise if I offended anyone yesterday. Had issues at the plant, should have waited until I got home to answer posts...

pulltabmike

X2. We will hook ya up Tim. With Dukie engineering skills, and me fabbing and welding we can probably come up with stuff that is better than what's out there DON"T SWEAT THE SMALL *****

I lifted mine with the stock front track bar, was just a matter of relocating the axle mounting hole I'm still running on stock control arms, stock brake lines, I cut and extended my rear track bar. I would still be running that except it wouldn't pass MD inspection I had death wobble when I first installed lift, replaced LCA bushings and track bar bushing to clear up.

I am looking at a house in Aberdeen right now. As soon as I get word from the Landlord I am going to be getting him some money and plan on moving sometime in Feb. Once I get my "shop" setup, I will be able to help more of you guys out, as I will have more freedom than where I am at now to work on jeeps
It also cuts my drive time to work down to 15 min versus 45-1hr one way..

pulltabmike

My lift on the ZJ was a "budget" lift. In fact, the whole thing is a "budget" build. It's taken me a year to get to the point I am at now, and it's looking like another 6 months to a year to get to where I want to be at. Looking at my ZJ pics and watching me wheel, you wouldn't believe it if I told ya I have less than $1500 in it ($550 of that is the winch and lights)...
Don't rush things, that's when you make mistakes and end up with more problems than what it is worth.
If you want, I can call Josh at IROR, I have talked with him a few times on the phone and he is a hell of a nice guy.

BTW, when Connie starts her build thread, you will see a budget built XJ capable of hanging with the big dogs

NewKindOfClown

I'm just doing ~3". It isn't budget on principle, but due to lack of funds. I know in the grand scheme of things, this lift is meaningless, and it really makes no difference if I get it done before I go home. I understand that. But you gotta look at it from my side. You guys know how much I love my Jeep, cause we all do. I may not be able to go home again for a year, and I wanna show it off instead of driving back with my busted-*** rig.
There's my calm explanation lol. I gotta head out to work, though.

pulltabmike

Call/text me when you get a chance...

96xjclassic

Geez, you guys are on here early! I thought I was bad!

pulltabmike

Gotta get my "quiet" time in before the wife and boy get up

Bohnett

I will throw my self out there as well to help those that need it. Just like Mike I've been building mine for over a year. I love my Jeep and it just takes time.

94cherokeeman

Same here I love your jeep lol

pulltabmike

When ya getting your winch Mike???

94cherokeeman

Lol I was just about to post that and the bad thing is I work graveyard and am on here all the time

Bohnett

When the funds allow me

NewKindOfClown

Come on, get something from Harbor Freight on there