Well guys, first of all let me say thank you to everyone. This wouldn't have been possible without all your help. I FINALLY finished my lift. I like to consider myself pretty mechanically inclined, and definitely don't trust other people working on my vehicles. This lift was done completely by myself, in a two car garage with limited tools (although thanks to this project, i purchased a tall Craftsman toolbox, and quite a few new tools). So, i must say I feel acomplished! It took a little over two weeks, but the only reason for that is i work M-F 8-5 so the only real time i have to work on it, is after work. Not only that, but i have a 1 1/2 year old son, who i have to help with. But, without further ado, here are some pictures. I don't have any pictures from the process, since I was working on it by myself. Didn't really feel like stopping, taking off my gloves, and takinga picture. Just wanted to be done with it. Enjoy. Let me know what you think.

This:


Plus this:


Equals this:


I lied about not having any help, i did have a little:


And a few more, for good measure:






The long arms:


And last but not least, my other other baby:


No real issues so far, except a slight "clunk" noise coming from the front passenger side. Only seems to happen when i go over speed bumps. Still trying to track that down.
During the process, i put all new rotors and pads on the front brakes, flushed the brake fluid, and the radiator.
Next is going to be flushing all the other fluids, diff, TC, etc.
Next mod, is probalby going to be rear disc conversion.

I will be posting this same thread in the build threads.

 

Congrats! Loving the IRO Longarms! It looks real good! you may want to get out your cutoff wheel and get rid of the factory lower control arm bracket at the unibody though, looks like those long arms would hit them under any kind of flex.

 

your clunk is because you didnt cut off your short arm brackets those need to come off when you do long arms

 

Yea, i was planning on doing that anyway. I don't think they hit, while driving though. I'll have to check.

 

I can't believe you made that little boy put that whole kit in by himself.Looks good man.High 5 for the little man.

 

Of course! Kid eats a lot, and uses a lot of diapers. Both of which are expensive. Figured i'd make him earn his keep. He's a smart little boy though. I had the tires off (obviously) and had a pile of lug nuts on the other side of the garage. He walked over, picked up a lug nut and put it on one of the studs. Surprised the heck out of me.

 

well thats insight on what his future career would be and working on cars is a great lifestyle anyways

 

Looks awsome!great job!here is one of my famous Hi 5s.(Low 5s available too but not nearly as satisfying)

 

Exactly, gotta start them young too! Oh, and you were correct, it didn't look like the factory lca mount would hit the LA's, but i guess they do. Those are coming off this weekend.

 

That was a pretty good hi 5! Except, i'm pretty sure my monitor is broken now. Jk jk.

 

I see you've ordered a large capacity radiator, good luck shoe horning that thing in there though.

 

Well, i figure with a BFH anything is possible! That's going to be another fun project, that huge hot tub, has to go around the house, and up some stairs to the back deck. Oh joy.

 

Looks great man

IMO this is how xj's should have come from the factory as far as height and tires.

Lovin the color

 

Thank you! I definitely agree. They should all come like this!

 

great color and nice lift