salad

Buy news springs and shocks. You need a lot more height to run 33s if you don't trim your fenders.

Macbeth Proenza

i don't drive very aggressive to tell you the truth, this jeep comes from ohio so the snow has damage everything, i don't mind the cutting for the 33's but you think i can run a 3'inch levelin on the front with stock shocks??

NewKindOfClown

You can't, and 3" isn't a leveling kit; it's a lift. You'll need to buy some parts to do it safely

Macbeth Proenza

what about a 2" spring spacers, money is tight i'm just trying to make it look a little better that's all.

NewKindOfClown

Somebody should post a chart I made that'll help. I don't have it saved in my phone

Macbeth Proenza

that would help i guess... i think i'm going to out one of this 2" polyurethane spring spacers in the front since i have the 2" blocks on the rear. i just want to level the front.

salad

It doesn't matter how aggressive you drive. At that additional height you might as well just remove the shock absorbers. Their valving is set up to work within a certain range. Beyond that they do not function properly. Blocks are bad on these narrow springs and wear them out quickly. XJs are not trucks.

Anyway, the chart:

rickybobby75

Had some fun on the mountain this evening. I have a question. Is there any way to lift the rear a couple of inches without adding blocks? Or leaf springs? All ideas would be appreciated. Plus will parts from a 97 Cherokee fit on a 99? I found a junker I want to salvage for parts. Thanks in advance.

jeffhatch

FALKEN WILD PEAK M/T in 35x12.5....thing of getting these, anyone have experience with them? Are they loud on the road? Any info would be great

Also looking at the GENERAL GRABBER X3....

jeffhatch

How do you like those Falken Wild Peak A/T's?

TFitzPat87

Longer shackles, and it depends on what parts you plan on using. But for the most part, yes they'll fit.

Basslicks

What kind of driving are you doing? Sand/mud/trail/rock/highway/mix%? That will depend on recommendations. I'll definitely say that the Wildpeaks are terrible in muddy conditions. I can also say they're defintely not loud on the road.

Also... your tire choices are kind of apples to oranges. One is a mild A/T / H/T blend, the other is an aggressive A/T mild M/T... need to consider what kind of driving you'll be doing and THEN choose the type of tire.

If your goal is fuel economy and you maybe wheel once a month or so... then go with something like the Wildpeak.

If your goal is maximum traction and you wheel on a regular basis, go with someone more aggressive like the Grabber X3.... or even consider something a little more viable like the Goodyear MTR, BFG MT, or Cooper STT Pro.

01xjHepheep

I'm wondering what is the best way to figure out my current lift height? I've heard of the center hub to lower fender. Are there any other ways? What's the best way? Is it same front to back?

salad

You can measure from the axle to the frame rail but the hub to fender flare is easier (if you have the original fender flares).

17" front 17.5" rear

cbcazzy

Alright so I'm new to this whole Jeep modification thing, but I'm really interested on getting properly educated, hoping you guys can help me out.

I've got a stock XJ, clean slate. First thing I want to do is put a lift on it. Now, I don't want to get too crazy, one reason being that I've heard once you start getting into 3in+ lifts, the handling decreases and it starts getting pretty pricey if done correctly. So I'm thinking a 2in-2.5in suspension lift.

This one: http://www.quadratec.com/products/76117_800_07.htm

Thoughts? The tires on it currently are the BF Goodrich All Terrains K/O 2 215/75/15. Maybe thinking about getting some bigger tires on there too.