NewKindOfClown

I agree it isn't needed, but for an extra $30 or so, I'd replace it. It makes on-road driving nicer. And good list. You'll be happy with RE.

jaredsmith.tx

thanks a lot guys for a quick response. I just got my 2nd xj. its a 99 with 80k miles on it and my first 4x4 xj. so I am excited to lift it some, but really want it done properly.

so with the kit I listed and adj trac bar I won't have to drill holes or anything to relocate, I just replace the old trac bar with the new one and adjust properly and its good to go?

anything else i have missed for a proper, done the right way, lift setup?

will probably still get the ss, because like newkindofclown said for the cost, why not.

my89xj

Correct on the tbar just adj and your good to go man.

ORourkester

How wide can a tire be on a 15x8 wheel?

NewKindOfClown

You may want aftermarket lower control arms. They aren't necessary for a 3.5" lift, but depending on your combination of wheel width and backspacing and your tire height and width, round LCAs might help with rubbing. The stock stamped steel arms will eat up your tires IF you have trouble with rubbing.

NewKindOfClown

12.5 will fit well if that's what you're asking.

ORourkester

thanks what would be a good size tire to get then for a stock xj other than a 1.5-2'' budget boost

NewKindOfClown

I'm satisfied with 235s for anything less than 3" lift, as long as the tires have tread. You could easily run 30" tire, though. I did for a while on my stock Comanche, but they did rub the control arms because I have stock wheels.

my89xj

I have 235s on 3in of lift....

ORourkester

Alright thank you!

NewKindOfClown

And I think it would look better with 31s or trimmed with 33s

It's a matter of opinion.

jake92

I have 235s on stock height, not too bad unless you go full turn. 31s could fit on a 2'' couldn't they as long as your not flexing?

NewKindOfClown

I put 33x12.5s on 15x10 wheels with 4" BS, on no lift with trimmed fenders, but I rubbed my fenders when I drove onto a 2" tall rock.
My plan for the Comanche is a 1.5-2" lift and 35s. There are a lot of variables.

my89xj

I thought you lifted 3ins?

NewKindOfClown

I did, but I was able to put on the tires before I lifted it. Installed them in my apartment parking lot to see what it would look like.