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#106
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Year: 1998
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MN lift
This is my first post here and i have read many diffrent lift ideas and so far i hear that rustys is not on anyone list of likes.
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...ode=sus_xj_kit
Other then buying a real rear break line where is the problem with this kit $438.00 thats cheaper then the others so far.
I have a 98 cherokee baby has 180k on it and runs like a champ but it has stock everything and i need to fix that.
Any help will be great im buying my first house since being out of the USMC so i need to think low cost for now and i am in MN so i want to make this a great ice/snow jeep oh and this is my daily driver.
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...ode=sus_xj_kit
Other then buying a real rear break line where is the problem with this kit $438.00 thats cheaper then the others so far.
I have a 98 cherokee baby has 180k on it and runs like a champ but it has stock everything and i need to fix that.
Any help will be great im buying my first house since being out of the USMC so i need to think low cost for now and i am in MN so i want to make this a great ice/snow jeep oh and this is my daily driver.
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Go over to NAXJA.org and look up Grimusxj. He works at rough country. Tell him what you want to do and he will set you up reasonable. to do a 3" lift on a dd you should plan on a transfer case drop (maybe a SYE but not likely) and either shimming your lower control arms http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/ has info on that --or new lower control arms. A new track bar or redrilling the mount (see go-jeep again for that)
Solid advice--- No matter what lift you go with, someone will complain about it. I have used some stuff from Rough Country and have been happy. I've also used Rubicon express good stuff there. I've also made my own-cheaper and better because I got exactly what I wanted. Rusty has suffered from very low customer service ratings and it seems a higher than average amount of part failures in the past. I can't speak to where his stuff is now.
The absolute best advice/service in the jeep world is at DPGoffroad.com you won't find anyone who has a problem with Dirk.
Go forth and build your jeep.
Also: My sincerest and most profound thanks for your service to our country, folks like you allow us to enjoy FREEDOM!
Solid advice--- No matter what lift you go with, someone will complain about it. I have used some stuff from Rough Country and have been happy. I've also used Rubicon express good stuff there. I've also made my own-cheaper and better because I got exactly what I wanted. Rusty has suffered from very low customer service ratings and it seems a higher than average amount of part failures in the past. I can't speak to where his stuff is now.
The absolute best advice/service in the jeep world is at DPGoffroad.com you won't find anyone who has a problem with Dirk.
Go forth and build your jeep.
Also: My sincerest and most profound thanks for your service to our country, folks like you allow us to enjoy FREEDOM!
#108
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Engine: 3.7
I have always had Rusty's lift coils and leaves out back with no problems at all. I am running Rusty's LCA's also. People have opinions and like stated above Rusty's customer service is not the greatest. My .02
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I went the cheap route on mine. Daystar coil spring spacers on the front, Teraflex lift shackles on the back. This gave me a 2" lift for around a hundred bucks. I had to bend my tailpipe, in order to clear the shackles. I tried lift blocks on a different XJ, and I wouldn't recomend them. I needed to lift mine, because I am in MI where we get a lot of snow like you. I needed clearance for tire chains. I also put General Grabber AT2 tires on, and was very impressed with them this winter.
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#110
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I have run a bunch of his stuff and never had any problems at all. Even when I did have stuff break, I called up and talked to him, and had new parts within the week...but everyone has had different experiences.
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Year: 2000
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i got the 3" rustys lift i like the ride and you can get a rear flex hose from autozone for like $15 use a YJ one its 3" longer than stock XJ
brake hose vvv
http://www.autozone.com/N,14400766//...eResultSet.htm
brake hose vvv
http://www.autozone.com/N,14400766//...eResultSet.htm
#113
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Year: 1998
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ok heres my question. i am planning on lifting my xj 4.5-5.5 with an sye. i want to run 33's on it. should i do the 4.5" or the 5.5"
also i have the tires narrowed down to firestone destination mt's or a bridgestone dueler at revo?
any thoughts?
thanks in advanced,
Ac
also i have the tires narrowed down to firestone destination mt's or a bridgestone dueler at revo?
any thoughts?
thanks in advanced,
Ac
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ok heres my question. i am planning on lifting my xj 4.5-5.5 with an sye. i want to run 33's on it. should i do the 4.5" or the 5.5"
also i have the tires narrowed down to firestone destination mt's or a bridgestone dueler at revo?
any thoughts?
thanks in advanced,
Ac
also i have the tires narrowed down to firestone destination mt's or a bridgestone dueler at revo?
any thoughts?
thanks in advanced,
Ac
and personally, i like the firstones, but bridgestones are decent.
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Year: 1998
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well i want to do alot of trails and possibly some rocks if i can grow the ***** for that kinda stuff lol. so im thinkin the 5.5" here in a month or so but who knows. i replaced all the gaskets in my xj yesterday and its still making some of the same noises lol might need a new head but possibly a new engine all together.
as far as the tires go i work at firestone so the tires arent gona be that big a deal im just worried that 33" mt's are gona raddle the teeth out of my head goin down the road lol
as far as the tires go i work at firestone so the tires arent gona be that big a deal im just worried that 33" mt's are gona raddle the teeth out of my head goin down the road lol
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Which 3" kit are you getting? I know they have a series 2 and a standard. Beyond what the kits offer maybe an adjustable track bar, extended rear brake lines, swaybar disconnects or extended links. Also if at all possible get new leaf packs.
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Engine: 4.0 L Inline 6
I have been doing some research..and i have decided on going with the rough country series 2 3" kit...and im also buying a steering stabilizer and a t-case drop.....will i need anything else!!!?????(brake line extensions?) and I have stock jeep rims on my xj....that have 235/75/15's on them...will i be able to put 31/10.5/15 on those stock rims!!!????
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Year: 1996
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What do I need?
I've been thinking about piecing together a 3" lift fot the xj. I'm planning on just using some j/y parts to build it. Budget is limited when your 17. I was wondering what other parts I need besides coils, leafs, and shocks. Do I need a new trac bar or brake lines? What's needed, and what is optional? Also, for any of these parts, what's the best value out there? Thanks for any input.