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re: Calling all rednecks, jeep owners, (lift kit advice needed)
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:03 pm to LST
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:03 pm to LST
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Those aren't 32 or 33s in that picture. 32 and 33s look way bigger than that on an XJ. A 2" will get you 31's, but tight. The first picture you posted is more like a 2" with 235s (almost 29s) if I had to guess.
Gotcha.
Whatever this size is, this is what I would like. If I can achieve without a suspension lift, awesome.
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Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:03 pm to CaptainsWafer
quote:
No kidding, he's not a punctuation and/or sentence structure guy. That's for sure.
that post gave me ebola
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:04 pm to Fishwater
Those look like 31s or 32s in the picture.
Do yourself a favor and go to Jeepforum.com. There are as many opinions as lifts. Get one with quality components (joints) and adjustable control arms for the front. You'll need an adjustable track bar in the front as well. You can throw the rear sway bay in the trash (IMHO). Rear end...just leaf springs so no big deal there. And lengthened sway bar end links for the front.
I've had all my poly joints deteriorate and fall apart in under 5 years. I have JKS and Johnny joints that are as good as the day I bought them 8 years ago. I've never lifted a Cherokee (done about 20 TJs and YJs), but I'm guessing you'll need at least 4.5" to get 33s under there.
Gearing, you'll hate life on the highway with 33s and stock gearing. Doable, but not enjoyable. I'm running 4.88 gears with 35s and a 4.0L. I had 3.73s with 33s and it was freaking terrible.
Like I said, never lifted an XJ, so go to Jeepforum and get input from those who have been through the ringer. LouisianaOffroad.com can help as well.
Do yourself a favor and go to Jeepforum.com. There are as many opinions as lifts. Get one with quality components (joints) and adjustable control arms for the front. You'll need an adjustable track bar in the front as well. You can throw the rear sway bay in the trash (IMHO). Rear end...just leaf springs so no big deal there. And lengthened sway bar end links for the front.
I've had all my poly joints deteriorate and fall apart in under 5 years. I have JKS and Johnny joints that are as good as the day I bought them 8 years ago. I've never lifted a Cherokee (done about 20 TJs and YJs), but I'm guessing you'll need at least 4.5" to get 33s under there.
Gearing, you'll hate life on the highway with 33s and stock gearing. Doable, but not enjoyable. I'm running 4.88 gears with 35s and a 4.0L. I had 3.73s with 33s and it was freaking terrible.
Like I said, never lifted an XJ, so go to Jeepforum and get input from those who have been through the ringer. LouisianaOffroad.com can help as well.
This post was edited on 9/30/14 at 4:05 pm
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:07 pm to geauxturbo
quote:
I had 3.73s with 33s and it was freaking terrible.
Been there, done that. Didn't get a t-shirt but I have broken spider gears sitting on the shelf in my garage as a reminder of my stupidity.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:08 pm to Fishwater
In addition to what info you can find on jeepforum, check out 4wd.com and quadratech.com for parts and accessories. They'll have just about everything you'll want depending on how serious or not serious you want to be.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:11 pm to geauxturbo
quote:
Those look like 31s or 32s in the picture.
Do yourself a favor and go to Jeepforum.com. There are as many opinions as lifts. Get one with quality components (joints) and adjustable control arms for the front. You'll need an adjustable track bar in the front as well. You can throw the rear sway bay in the trash (IMHO). Rear end...just leaf springs so no big deal there. And lengthened sway bar end links for the front.
From the pics in the thread link above, I like the 31's.
As for the gearing, for 31's would I need new gearing?
This guy said he has a three inch lift:
Username: Cvong-xj
Year: 1999
Manufaturer: Rough Country
Advertised Lift Height: 3"
Actual Height: A hair over 3"
Shocks: Rough Country Hydro 8000 (for 3-4" lift)
Tire size (Listed & actual): 31x10.50R15
Wheel Size & Backspacing: Stock 15x7" with 5.5" backspacing
This post was edited on 9/30/14 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:12 pm to Fishwater
Look like 3" lift, 32 on 15" rims. Looks like stock TJ/JK sport rims.
Where is midget, he knows this shite.
Where is midget, he knows this shite.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:12 pm to Fishwater
2" budget boost OP. we set 2 XJs like you have at our deer camp like this
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:15 pm to Fishwater
Wish they still made that version of the MT/R. They were awesome.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:16 pm to Fishwater
quote:
Actually I plan to bring it up to Birmingham for a weekend car. (Would doubt I would ever hit the interstate or even reach 150 miles a month.
It is junk. Just give it to me when you bring it up here. I'll take it off your hands.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:17 pm to tiddlesmcdiddles
quote:
2" budget boost OP. we set 2 XJs like you have at our deer camp like this
How did they ride, what size tires can you run?
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:20 pm to Fishwater
ride will be determined by shock quality. they are camp vehicles and get beat to shite and they are on garbage shocks so they ride like garbage. but they get us in/out of the field just fine.
running 31's on them
budget boost
running 31's on them
budget boost
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:26 pm to tiddlesmcdiddles
I'd rather spend an extra $100 to get the suspension left IMHO. 31's seems like the ideal size tire.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:29 pm to Fishwater
quote:
From the pics in the thread link above, I like the 31's.
As for the gearing, for 31's would I need new gearing?
This guy said he has a three inch lift:
Username: Cvong-xj
Year: 1999
Manufaturer: Rough Country
Advertised Lift Height: 3"
Actual Height: A hair over 3"
Shocks: Rough Country Hydro 8000 (for 3-4" lift)
Tire size (Listed & actual): 31x10.50R15
Wheel Size & Backspacing: Stock 15x7" with 5.5" backspacing
That's almost exatly what I have on mine.
And...You don't need gearing for 31's
edit to add... I have a Rusty's 3" kit and got new lower control arms and track bar.
This post was edited on 9/30/14 at 4:33 pm
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:29 pm to Fishwater
does the it come with new shocks?
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:34 pm to tiddlesmcdiddles
The Rough Country 1.5 inch does:
LINK
Although it says, it is made to run 30's. surely 31's could run.
LINK
Although it says, it is made to run 30's. surely 31's could run.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:35 pm to Fishwater
yeah, you may rub a little though
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:36 pm to tiddlesmcdiddles
quote:
yeah, you may rub a little though
Thats what she said
There is a Jeep outfitter on the northside of town. I'm going to go by there tomorrow and see what they say.
This post was edited on 9/30/14 at 4:37 pm
Posted on 9/30/14 at 4:37 pm to Fishwater
That 92 have the inline 6?
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