Looking for a inexpensive lift...

[thesupercroc]

Greeting XJ talk!

It seems my googlfu has left me... My rear springs are to the point that I can't have 3 people ride in my XJ at the same time due to tires hitting the wheel well also shock are going as well it might not help that the bump stops are bad either.:mad:

At one time I had found sub $450 ish 3"(?) kit with shocks and full leafs.


So has any one seen any decent lift kit with full leafs in the $300 to$~460 range?

Or am I just going crazy?
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[prerunner1982]

Rough Country has one at around $500....with coils, shocks, and full leaf packs.

[07Negative]

I think Rough Country and Rusty's might be your only bet. I've heard/see of this stuff called "Zone" but know nothing of it. I'd personally go with Rusty's over RC. Rubicon Express isn't too too much more coin. And that I'd do also. But look at others also. The pricing might not be too far off and better quality and customer service. Though both RE & RC have good service.
You could do a bastard pack in the rear to hold ya over or a perm fix. There's Rock Auto you can get OEM. A local junk yard might have some less worn leafs from an OEM XJ.

Here's a list of lift manufacturers that I know of.
TNT
Claytons
Iron Rock
Rubicon Express
Rough Country
Metal Cloak
Iron Man
and of course, the piece it yourself like many of us have. Just keep in mind that doing a lift can potentially have a chain of adverse effects, such as steering and drive shaft issues. Not all, but keep in mind. You may have to spring more coin if something like this is effected.
If you're simply wanting to be able to go back to normal conditions. Doing a fresh OEM suspension, may save you a ton of coin and headaches you were not ready for. Ask me how I know :)
Here's a simple solution for the rear for the leafs: http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=IROR&Product_Code=10494&Category_Code=PFX
The bushings in the rear shackles could also be toast. From what I know thus far. There is no OEM replacement except poly bushings. Which is the cheapest fix. Other than that it's new OEM and they're about $150 from a dealer. But you could also check Rock Auto.
I personally usually encourage folks when doing a lift, to plan it out. Write down your objectives, wants, needs, and leave room for future mods if needed. You'll spend less money, probably less frustrated, and even happier with the results. But that's just me.

[autotech98]

Check e bay motors..seen some good deals on there

[prerunner1982]

I forgot about Zone... heard good things about them and they have a cool MJ.
Their 3" kit with full leaf packs is mid $500....

http://zoneoffroad.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/MJ1.jpg

[thesupercroc]

Here is what I have found so far.

Rough country (http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-suspension-lift-kit-630.html) 3in Jeep Suspension Lift System.

$510 plus shipping. Lifetime Warranty.


Rusty's off road products (http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-suspension/jeep-suspension-lift-kits/xj-cherokee-84-01-jeep-suspension-lift-kits/rustys-xj-cherokee-3-spring-pack-kit.html) Rusty's XJ Cherokee 3" Spring Pack Lift Kit.

$438 plus shipping.


Zone offroad (http://zoneoffroad.com/zone-offroad-products-3in-suspension-lift-kit-jeep-cherokee/j21-j22) 3" Suspension System w/Rear Leaf Springs.

$510 plus shipping.


Trail Master @ 4WD (http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Lift-Kits-Jeep-Lift-Kits-Suspension/3-0-Inch-Lift-Kit-with-Replacement-Rear-Leaf-Springs.aspx?t_c=1&t_s=38&t_pt=3533&t_pn=T%2fMTM3730-40023)

$479 shipped Lifetime Warranty.

All have full rear leafs, u-bolts, front springs and shocks.


Toughs?


I will need in addition to the parts in thee lift kit.


bump stops front and rear,
new grade hardware for rear leafs
maybe shakles


I should be good with the same brake lines and the steering stabilizer is new this summer. Any thing else I might be missing?

A SYE is in plans some time after I get done with school. due to low winter temps in this part of the world poly hardware will work so rubber only.

[4.3LXJ]

Rusty's will really nail you on shipping

[denverd1]

how cheap we talking?? pucks and blocks could be done for $50

[autotech98]

ouch! pucs and blocks? :smiley-scared003:

[denverd1]

ouch! pucs and blocks? :smiley-scared003:

its CHEAP!!

how about spacers and shackle relocate? sound better?

[thesupercroc]

its CHEAP!!

how about spacers and shackle relocate? sound better?

Slightly :keegirl::smiley-laughing021:

The was to just do a bastard pack (I even have a s10 main leaf) and spacers but with how my leafs are now more like this /-\ then this \_/ I would not get much use for them.

[denverd1]

Slightly :keegirl::smiley-laughing021:

The was to just do a bastard pack (I even have a s10 main leaf) and spacers but with how my leafs are now more like this /-\ then this \_/ I would not get much use for them.

I missed that part somehow!! Yea that shape isn't good... should be easily done.

not sure where you are, but this is in portland:
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/4778550300.html
stock XJ suspension parts of 99

mankota
http://mankato.craigslist.org/pts/4768503605.html

Dallas Tx part out: he says suspension is available, then lift is not. not sure what to make of it
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/4746250450.html

[bcrosson92]

Check out iron rock offroad. i used stuff from them and from rustys to build my 7in lift

[carloxj]

RC gets my vote as well. Or save your money and save more and get 6" lift instead of 3".