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SeniorGustas
06-27-2012, 05:22 PM
what are some good 3 inch lift kits? I just bought some 32 inch tires with about 70% tread for $35.. for all of them! :tongueroll: great deal now im looking to finally get this lift. I'm really only trying to spend $400 to $450 so whats my best deal in that price range?!
EekGirl96
06-27-2012, 05:33 PM
try Rough Country...good lifts and cheap or look on craigslist
SeniorGustas
06-27-2012, 06:54 PM
I heard alot of mixed reviews about rough country. But thanks, i'll check them out tonight!
olds-cool
06-28-2012, 09:39 PM
If you don't mind doing a little work scrounging, a junkyard lift in the 3-4" range can be done pretty cheap. Here is one of my favorite links (http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/budget-builds-what-junkyard-parts-will-fit-xj-847303/)
4.3LXJ
06-29-2012, 11:07 AM
I heard alot of mixed reviews about rough country. But thanks, i'll check them out tonight!

The biggest problem with Rough Country I think comes after they started selling cheap long arm kits. They just did not do any testing. They ended up with bushings and ball joint inserts that just did not hold up. They have redisigned them now and have improved somewhat.
XJ Rat
06-29-2012, 01:18 PM
3" lift will not work with 32" tires. I have 3-1/2" RE kit + 3/4" spacers on top of that (longer shackles in the rear). Still had to do lots of trimming at 4-1/4", and yes the tires still rub, especially in the rear. At 3" of lift, the stock flares will not work and there will be lots of trimming to do on the body.

See my pictures to get an idea of what an XJ with 32" tires looks like.

Basing the above on if you plan to save the stock look. If you are OK with massive amounts of body trimming, then disregard what I wrote.

This is based on my experience. Not what my brothers friends friend told me.
cantab27
06-29-2012, 02:05 PM
just have the grinder handy............had rugged ridge in mine ..abused it for 3 or more years , not a problem... had 33s and trimmed a heap.......
EekGirl96
06-29-2012, 03:27 PM
Are you trying to stay as stock as possible?
SeniorGustas
06-29-2012, 06:33 PM
Nope, stock isnt really my goal. I'd love to go bigger. I dont mind trimming my fenders alot, i like the look of it better than any flares i've seen so far. KeeGirl96's trimming in the picture is probably about where i would want to cut to but my ultimate goal is to run 33's. If i were to a get a 3 inch lift would adding coil spacers and leafs make in any higher?
SeniorGustas
06-29-2012, 06:34 PM
And why is my picture of a hummer?.. :/
EekGirl96
06-29-2012, 06:47 PM
I ran 33s with a 3.5" lift, trimmed my fenders but I still rubbed in the rear
4.3LXJ
06-29-2012, 07:37 PM
And why is my picture of a hummer?.. :/

That is just a default avatar for everyone. Sort of a joke really. You can upload any pic you want as long as it is family friendly. Go to your User CP and use "edit avatar" to upload your pic
Brasscatz
06-30-2012, 08:37 PM
And why is my picture of a hummer?.. :/

Lol, yeah, Tony did that to "encourage" people to upload a picture of their own ;) Quite effective I'd say :smiley-laughing021:
Mudderoy
07-01-2012, 09:18 AM
That is just a default avatar for everyone. Sort of a joke really. You can upload any pic you want as long as it is family friendly. Go to your User CP and use "edit avatar" to upload your pic

Yeah, a motivator to change the avatar. :D You can upload your own, or select from one of the several we have available.
denverd1
07-01-2012, 11:16 AM
And why is my picture of a hummer?.. :/

Cuz you need to upload one of your Jeep!

Cut those fenders. Yes, spacers will make it higher. And if you run 4" leafs without a shackle relo kit, the back will be stiffer than the front and shouldn't rub too bad. You could always add bumpstops if it still rubs to bad. Grinder time! :cool:

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