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Old 01-31-2013, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by lawnkid14
my friend is building a budget xj pure offroad/mud toy and wants about 4 inches of lift but cheap any ideas or combo of parts that will stay under 400 bucks with shocks?
Find used parts on cl. You won't get a 4 inch lift done half way right for under about 700 new.
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
Find used parts on cl. You won't get a 4 inch lift done half way right for under about 700 new.
Squire, do not answer questions you do not know the answers to.
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Originally Posted by lawnkid14
my friend is building a budget xj pure offroad/mud toy and wants about 4 inches of lift but cheap any ideas or combo of parts that will stay under 400 bucks with shocks?
Look here:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/bud...herokee-58797/
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yeah but he doesnt want to spend twice as much money on a lift as he did the jeep
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

Find used parts on cl. You won't get a 4 inch lift done half way right for under about 700 new.
Let me think...
Bastard pack rear, about $50
Mj shackles $10-20 (jy)
Break lines, $60 (all)
4" coil, $100-150
Wj rear lowers, $10-30 (at jy)
Jk 4 door shocks $???


Then if/when you have driveline vibes a sye or a transfer case drop

And last but not least a adj track bar
So that's about $300-400
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http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=436&gr=-1

http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=35&gr=-1

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3x.php

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_4.html

You said cheap. Cheap rides rough. You'll still need some parts.
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Originally Posted by jeepsurfer1
Let me think...
Bastard pack rear, about $50
Mj shackles $10-20 (jy)
Break lines, $60 (all)
4" coil, $100-150
Wj rear lowers, $10-30 (at jy)
Jk 4 door shocks $???


Then if/when you have driveline vibes a sye or a transfer case drop

And last but not least a adj track bar
So that's about $300-400
JK shocks are no good at 4" without BPEs 'extending' the shock length. I maxed out two of mine at 3" with factory mounts.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

JK shocks are no good at 4" without BPEs 'extending' the shock length. I maxed out two of mine at 3" with factory mounts.
True but rear sway bar ends fix that quick
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True but rear sway bar ends fix that quick
Not disagreeing with that, but it's more work than just throwing them on.
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wow you guys are quick
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Squire, do not answer questions you do not know the answers to.
(Bonus points if you get the movie reference)

Look here:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/bud...herokee-58797/
Lol, brain fart, I didn't think about the jy route, I know the lift ****. You know that. And I have no idea what movie that's from.
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Originally Posted by lawnkid14
wow you guys are quick
Yessir, I spend most of my free time here or working on the Jeep, from the time I get off work to when I go to bed. It's a minor obsession.
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newkindofclown is that the rout you went or did you buy a kit
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and would he have to have new lower control arms or can he use stock
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Originally Posted by lawnkid14
newkindofclown is that the rout you went or did you buy a kit
I pieced mine together over 6 months, using Craigslist and several forums.

Rubicon Express (good brand) leaf springs
Skyjacker (not as good) coils
JK Wrangler 4dr Rubicon shocks
"Dukie's Discos" sway bar disconnects
5 33x12.5 Goodyear Duratracs
5 15x10 steel wheels

And a new Iron Rock Offroad double sheer adjustable track bar.

I paid less than $1k including tires for my 3" lift.

Here's how it stood when finished:





And a month later, thanks to a deer:





There's your CF Public Service Announcement for the day: Be safe. Building and wheeling is fun, but be careful.


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Anyway, he'll need lower arms, and he should also replace uppers at that height, but it's on the edge of mandatory.

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cool thanks for the help


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