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3" kit from rough country is ~ $640 to your door with new leaf springs (recommended), I believe that rough country sells the most complete budget kit. recommended tire size with 3" lift is 31 x 10.50 x 15
Rough country kit comes with shocks and sway bar drop brackets, but it doesn't include anything for your transfer case. at least a tcase drop is recommended, SYE preferred, but it depends on your Jeep (2001 XJ will probably need it)
stop back with anymore questions, good luck!
Rough country kit comes with shocks and sway bar drop brackets, but it doesn't include anything for your transfer case. at least a tcase drop is recommended, SYE preferred, but it depends on your Jeep (2001 XJ will probably need it)
stop back with anymore questions, good luck!
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Coil spring retainer clip
Does anybody know how to tighten this bolt down? When I broke it loose it felt like it was just spinning, so I apploed upward pressure on it while spinning and it brought it up enough for me to slide over the spring. I got the new spacer installed and the spring back in, but now the retainer clip bolt is not tightening. I just want to make sure it is securely tightened before I finish everything up. I'm going to hit the next spring. Any advice or help would be awesome!
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Does anybody know how to tighten this bolt down? When I broke it loose it felt like it was just spinning, so I apploed upward pressure on it while spinning and it brought it up enough for me to slide over the spring. I got the new spacer installed and the spring back in, but now the retainer clip bolt is not tightening. I just want to make sure it is securely tightened before I finish everything up. I'm going to hit the next spring. Any advice or help would be awesome!
Oh, i used loctite blue for safe measure.
Don't bother buying the "Heavy Duty Coil Spring Retainers"....they don't work.
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by Teej
Hey guys,
Just got my license a few weeks ago, and am driving a 2001 XJ Sport. Wanted to put some sort of lift on it (looking at around 3"), and want to put 31" tires on it. I wanna keep this sort of low budget, and try to keep my gas mileage high, though I'm sure that won't happen, but oh well. My questions are as follows. What lift should I get? What width tires? How expensive? And finally, will I need new shocks, steering, or any thing else that doesn't come with the lift?
Thanks!
Teej
Just got my license a few weeks ago, and am driving a 2001 XJ Sport. Wanted to put some sort of lift on it (looking at around 3"), and want to put 31" tires on it. I wanna keep this sort of low budget, and try to keep my gas mileage high, though I'm sure that won't happen, but oh well. My questions are as follows. What lift should I get? What width tires? How expensive? And finally, will I need new shocks, steering, or any thing else that doesn't come with the lift?
Thanks!
Teej
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Also, I looked at this lift kit, and there's Series I and Series II. Series II has control arms, which Series I doesn't have. Series I is $255.95, and Series II is $345.95. Which should I be getting?
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Would buying a replacement rear leaf spring and an aal from company X be cheaper and give similar boost as if you had purchased a full leaf with the lift kit from company X, I'm thinking eventually going 3" but my current leafs are falling.
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Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by PNWjeeper
Would buying a replacement rear leaf spring and an aal from company X be cheaper and give similar boost as if you had purchased a full leaf with the lift kit from company X, I'm thinking eventually going 3" but my current leafs are falling.
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Removing old leaf packs.
I have new packs bolts and bushings, so I am not worried about damaging any of the old material. DO you think the best situation for me is to just cut them out with a grinder? one side I have the bolt out of the nut and into just the bushing sleeve, the other i'm afraid may just be spinning on the other end (not backing out). I have read that the easiest way to do this would be to just go in from underneath my rear seat to get into the unibody. (the floor will be replaced within the next two months so not too worried) Any input on this I'd like to hear.
Also, I have a tow hitch not sure if it is oem or what. But when I go to back out the shackle to leaf it is going to be in the way. Are these tough to remove? or any ideas to dodge it? I'll post pictures in the morning. To dark out right meow. and also I'm working with all hand tools. So please spare me...
Also, I have a tow hitch not sure if it is oem or what. But when I go to back out the shackle to leaf it is going to be in the way. Are these tough to remove? or any ideas to dodge it? I'll post pictures in the morning. To dark out right meow. and also I'm working with all hand tools. So please spare me...
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Originally Posted by xj guy
I have new packs bolts and bushings, so I am not worried about damaging any of the old material. DO you think the best situation for me is to just cut them out with a grinder? one side I have the bolt out of the nut and into just the bushing sleeve, the other i'm afraid may just be spinning on the other end (not backing out). I have read that the easiest way to do this would be to just go in from underneath my rear seat to get into the unibody. (the floor will be replaced within the next two months so not too worried) Any input on this I'd like to hear.
Also, I have a tow hitch not sure if it is oem or what. But when I go to back out the shackle to leaf it is going to be in the way. Are these tough to remove? or any ideas to dodge it? I'll post pictures in the morning. To dark out right meow. and also I'm working with all hand tools. So please spare me...
Also, I have a tow hitch not sure if it is oem or what. But when I go to back out the shackle to leaf it is going to be in the way. Are these tough to remove? or any ideas to dodge it? I'll post pictures in the morning. To dark out right meow. and also I'm working with all hand tools. So please spare me...
As for cutting the bolts, I had a ton of trouble with mine, I mean it took all day just to get the leafs out, they were rusted as hell but I didn't have to cut any of the bolts. For the bolts seized in the sleeve you can cut the eye and bushing off and notch the sleeve but if you have new hardware then I would just cut it.
Also don't sweat the all hand tools thing, my bolts were so tight and seized that my impact wrench couldn't turn them. I had to get someone to stand and bounce on a breaker bar with a long cheater bar while I held it on the bolt on the front eyes of the leafs.
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Originally Posted by Teej
Thanks for the help! My father lifted a truck back in his teen days, so I'm sure he'll be helpful with this. What advantages would an SYE give over a tcase drop? I'm not looking to dump too much money into this.
Originally Posted by Teej
Also, I looked at this lift kit, and there's Series I and Series II. Series II has control arms, which Series I doesn't have. Series I is $255.95, and Series II is $345.95. Which should I be getting?
Also the SYE sets you up for bigger lifts in the future, if that's what you're planning
I got the series II since I wanted the extra ride quality. The new control arms that come with the series II make it take bumps in the road easier. Again, not necessary but recommended.
Also, on their site at the bottom of the page for both kits, there is an add on for full leaf packs, I urge you to save the money and get them. Because full leafs are easier to install, last longer, and won't sag.
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
My hitch was in the way, but I managed to work around it. Just take the shackle off the jeep and then take it off the leaf, does this make sense?
As for cutting the bolts, I had a ton of trouble with mine, I mean it took all day just to get the leafs out, they were rusted as hell but I didn't have to cut any of the bolts. For the bolts seized in the sleeve you can cut the eye and bushing off and notch the sleeve but if you have new hardware then I would just cut it.
Also don't sweat the all hand tools thing, my bolts were so tight and seized that my impact wrench couldn't turn them. I had to get someone to stand and bounce on a breaker bar with a long cheater bar while I held it on the bolt on the front eyes of the leafs.
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Originally Posted by xj guy
Yep, I see what you are saying about the shackle. Didn't even think about that! Hopefully I can get to the shackle bolts easily! And last night I seriously went super saiyan loosening the bolts on the main eye. And that's a dragon ball z reference for those of you who don't know haha.
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
My hitch was in the way, but I managed to work around it. Just take the shackle off the jeep and then take it off the leaf, does this make sense?
As for cutting the bolts, I had a ton of trouble with mine, I mean it took all day just to get the leafs out, they were rusted as hell but I didn't have to cut any of the bolts. For the bolts seized in the sleeve you can cut the eye and bushing off and notch the sleeve but if you have new hardware then I would just cut it.
Also don't sweat the all hand tools thing, my bolts were so tight and seized that my impact wrench couldn't turn them. I had to get someone to stand and bounce on a breaker bar with a long cheater bar while I held it on the bolt on the front eyes of the leafs.