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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta
Duratracs are better than both, but they are a little more money. I would take the grabbers over the authority's if those are the only two choices.
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Year: 1998
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Best Lift Kit?
I know this might be a bit subjective, but what's the best value and quality based lift kit for our XJ's???
I'm not planning on doing any extreme offroading, but i want to lift it sufficiently to be able to drive over bowling pin height rocks.
I was thinking about the Rusty's 3" lift kit with spring packs.
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...-pack-kit.html
Thoughts???
Any other basic mods that i should consider? I want to take out all of the common weak points of this vehicle.
I'm not planning on doing any extreme offroading, but i want to lift it sufficiently to be able to drive over bowling pin height rocks.
I was thinking about the Rusty's 3" lift kit with spring packs.
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...-pack-kit.html
Thoughts???
Any other basic mods that i should consider? I want to take out all of the common weak points of this vehicle.
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Originally Posted by gottarollwithit
I know this might be a bit subjective, but what's the best value and quality based lift kit for our XJ's???
I'm not planning on doing any extreme offroading, but i want to lift it sufficiently to be able to drive over bowling pin height rocks.
I was thinking about the Rusty's 3" lift kit with spring packs.
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...-pack-kit.html
Thoughts???
Any other basic mods that i should consider? I want to take out all of the common weak points of this vehicle.
I'm not planning on doing any extreme offroading, but i want to lift it sufficiently to be able to drive over bowling pin height rocks.
I was thinking about the Rusty's 3" lift kit with spring packs.
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...-pack-kit.html
Thoughts???
Any other basic mods that i should consider? I want to take out all of the common weak points of this vehicle.
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Year: 1993
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I've run the authority's once upon a time and I was never dissapointed with them. But I agree the duratrac is gonna be a better tire compared to both
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I'm working on installing a Zone 2" lift.. The front coil spacers have a flat side... is there specific way a should position the the flat side? The instructions aren't very specific... Why do thy have a flat side?
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Year: 1996
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If talking to me, it WAS a full rc 4.5 x flex kit, I may end up buying a 2.5 ome leaf springs with a 1" lift slider that should give me a lower stance and better flex, then new coils form a good quality company. Then blistin shocks all around with good bumpstops
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3.5 inch rubicon express super flex with bilstein 5100 or old man em nitro charger shocks. If you have a dana 35 rear axle, you should swap in an xj dana 44 or an 8.25, or even a ford 8.8, you can find tons of info on all these axle swaps, and the 44 and 8.25 are bolt in swaps. You should also do a slip yoke eliminator on your transfer case and get a new rear drive shaft. Get yourself a trailer hitch and some tow hooks for recovery, or get heavy duty bumpers with recovery points if you are gonna wheel it.
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I know this might be a bit subjective, but what's the best value and quality based lift kit for our XJ's???
I'm not planning on doing any extreme offroading, but i want to lift it sufficiently to be able to drive over bowling pin height rocks.
I was thinking about the Rusty's 3" lift kit with spring packs.
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...-pack-kit.html
Thoughts???
Any other basic mods that i should consider? I want to take out all of the common weak points of this vehicle.
I'm not planning on doing any extreme offroading, but i want to lift it sufficiently to be able to drive over bowling pin height rocks.
I was thinking about the Rusty's 3" lift kit with spring packs.
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...-pack-kit.html
Thoughts???
Any other basic mods that i should consider? I want to take out all of the common weak points of this vehicle.
Happy trails.
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You've got the basic idea, 3" with 31's is the most common effective lift. Its very capable on most trails, though id recommend some skid plates (front, t-case, gas tank) if you're going to be doing bowling pin size rocks. New wheels with less backspacing and a zj trackbar will benefit you well, you may not need a sye but it is reccomended. Also look into upgrading your front U-joints to the larger 760 size. if you have a d35 axle try and find at least a c8.25 29 spline if you are going to see regular off-road use just to be on the safe side.
Happy trails.
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Ok, found 'em but, still not in my budget....................yet. Very interesting concept though.
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