Jeep.Cherokee95

Just bought a jeep, and the suspension is kinda weak.....was wandering if anyone had any ideas on what to beef it up with. Nothing that is overkill. I'm talking about shocks and/or leaf springs, coils. Thanks.

NewKindOfClown

Stock or lift? How often do you drive it, and how important is a comfortable ride? Finally, what's your budget?

RedJeepster1

This is the situation my Jeep was in when I got it and simply replaced the leaf springs with new HD leafs. Also replaced most of the suspension bushings and new shocks. I tow a trailer regularly though, so you may want something with a lower sprig rate.

dr.zoidberg

Depends on your plans for your xj. Mine was in the same situation when i got it. I knew i was looking at doing some wheeling but was on a budget. I went with new crown leafs and a Rustys 2 inch lift. I went 2 inch so i could avoid messing with a sye. However if you lift...youll need to replace your track bar and sway bar endlinks as well. Something to keep in mind. If your not planning much offroading you can always just replace the coils and leafs with OE parts...replace the shocks and call it done.

Silentj

I'll try to keep this question simple. I have a 98' that is in need of new leafs and front end replacement parts. I'm going to lift it, but I have a budget of around $750 for the lift itself. I had a RE lift on my old XJ and loved it. My options right now are the RE 3.5", RC 4.5" and Rusty's 4.5. I'm leaning towards the RE Super Ride with adding the adjustable LC's. The only thing is is that the RC lift is more complete, but you need to add shackle relo's to make the rear leafs flex right. I will also be adding an SYE that's not included in the above price.

This will be mainly used on pavement with random trips to thee trail. Looking to put 33's on it after the lift, but I'm opening to opinions.

I really want the best bang for my buck.

NewKindOfClown

Between those two, go with the RE. Also take a look at Zone Offroad's prices before making a decision.

Silentj

Thanks, Tim! Always have a good advice for me. I completely forgot Zone.

NewKindOfClown

Any time, man. Maybe we can set up a lift party when you're ready

Silentj

That would be awesome! I should be placing my order this friday if everything goes to plan.

keisersxj

currently I am running a budget lift with 3" spacers up front and 2.5" shackles in the rear I want to order 3.5-4.5 coil springs for the front and a rear 2" add a leaf to the rear I already am running longer shocks is there anything else I need to add when I do this lift if so can someone let me know I plan on running the add a leaf and the shackle and thoughts and info would be great

jay_sco

Are you keeping the spacers in addition to the springs? Doesn't sound like it (since you'd be riding at ~7" F and ~4" R) but figured it would help if you clarify. Be aware that depending on the condition of your current leaf packs the AAL may still sag over time. Is everything else stock? Control arms, track bar, etc?

keisersxj

no getting rid of the spacers I only want 4.5" max on this one. Yes everything is stock except for the shocks

NewKindOfClown

It's gonna be a lot more work and a bit more money than you think.

*cue someone to post my chart*

keisersxj

I can buy 4.5 rubicon coil springs and 2" add a leaf 275$ I am just wanting to know what all I will have to change like t-case drop brake lines adjustable track bar Im not to sure how high I can go with out changing a lot of other things so I guess the real question is can I put on 4.5 rubicon springs and a 2" add a leaf with 2.5 shackles with out changing anything else if so what is it?

gigemjeep