Welcome Redbone!!!

[bluedragon436]

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[Redbone]

Thanks.
I joined the second I heard I was getting an xj and now that I've got it, I can't wait to get involved here. I've already found tons of helpful threads and wanted to thank you all for your collective knowledge and experience.

[4.3LXJ]

Thanks Niles. What year XJ did yo get and what are your plans for it?

[XJ Wheeler]

Welcome to xjtalk! Good to hear the site has already helped you out. If there's something you can't find or tired of looking feel free to ask.

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[Redbone]

Thanks Niles. What year XJ did yo get and what are your plans for it?

It's a 2000 Sport.
As for plans.....
DD with some weekend off-roading

Just put 235's all around and took off the front bumper.
No lift yet, 2 inches when I do. (Thinking v8 coils and s10 leafs) any suggestions?

[4.3LXJ]

That will work. You will get about 1.75" from the V8 coils and up to 4.5" with all the S10 leaves

[Redbone]

Would I be better off buying a kit with full leaf, and if so what kind should I go with for a minimal budget 2" lift. I hear "get an RC kit" a lot , but I hear the RC lifts ride rough. Same reason I'm steering away from an add a leaf.

[XJ Wheeler]

Old man emu makes some 2.5" springs i believe and they are said to have one of the best rides offered... not cheap though. For around 2" you don't necessarily need a "kit", because there's not a lot to do at that height. Some springs and perhaps shocks should just about do it. Don't forget an alignment of course.

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[ETXXJ89]

Welcome to the site. seems like you already have a good idea of what you want to do. I can offer from personal experience that a RC lift does not ride rough. at least in a fullsize chevy

[4.3LXJ]

The RC shocks seem to be the culprit on the rough ride. The right shocks make all the difference

[Redbone]

Would it be worth $100 to throw a 2" shackle/coil spacer lift in until I can coils/leaf ? Not sure what the side effects would be from changing the shackle angle, but I'm looking to get a little more clearance and articulation on the trails.

Also, are there any decent budget coils I could get instead of used v8's?

I'm at stock suspension now with 235's and no front bumper and only the inner fender trimmed.

[4.3LXJ]

Yes, you can do that. Every inch of shackle length changes the pinion angle by 1°. You may need to add a shim to put the pinion angle back. We have a thread on that