2000 XJ, finished lifting...still tinkering

abacus6 · 05-10-2006, 12:58 AM

I've actually had her done for about 2 weeks now. Had to do some tinkering with the front end and get the bumper on (no pics of that yet, i'll post tomorrow), but I wanted to share what I've gotten done! I "helped" a fella do the lift on my TJ, so this was really a first time for me. Had 3 different buddies show up on 3 different days to help in 3 different areas! LOL, worked out well. I actually did the front end first because I was waiting for my parts guy to finish up the new-to-me rear D44 ( gears, brakes, locker install). I was itching to get under it, so I just started what I knew I could finish. JUST finished correcting the steering ( new ZJ pitman arm and new tre..old one was stripped, and I centered the XJ under the front axle ). Drives like a dream now! The new 4.56 gears actually give it a tad more a$$ than it had stock. Anyhoo, heres the pics...i think:

The humble beginnings:

My buddy Josh...good 'ole rear shock mounts...he had done this sort of thing before...and he fit under there just a tad better than I!

Like I said...had the front done first. ODELAY, VATO! LOL, my wife thought it looked neat...

Lift complete! minus an alignment, a bumper, the locker switch connected.......

My D44! Came out of an 87 waggy...new brakes, gears, and the electrac

AJ's OffroadArmor front winch bumper...it's on now. I'll post new pics in the a.m.

In all:

RE 4.5" kit w/ the full rear packs/shackles, hd trackbar/reloation mount, ADJ LCAS
AA sye, TW DS
4.56 gears to and fro
Rear D44
Detroit electrac in the rear (just got that finished today!)
ZJ pitman arm, new tre
33x12.5x15 trXus M/T's
15x8 rockcrawler soft 8 knock-offs! lol
AJ's Offroadarmor front winch bumper ( ahem, yes, minus one winch...$$$)

It's not much, but minus the gears, i did it all in my garage with only the manual labor assistance of 3 buds. She rides like a dream and looks pretty cool. Can't wait to try out that locker!

Kudos to Joe at EndlessMtnFab for helping me put the kit together to order...and for finding and completing the rear axle! and to AJ for his bumper...I've read some scary posts about his wait times...I got lucky...about 3.5 weeks to my door!

anyhoo, thanks for looking!

btw, I am currently accepting donations in the form of winches, rocker armor, and roof racks...all comers welcome!

**SlimGoaty** · 05-10-2006, 01:01 AM

Nice looking Xj, It looks just like my 2000 XJ that I used to have!

winks00XJ · 05-10-2006, 01:18 AM

Looks great, hope you are willing to trim cause you will have to. I am running approx. 7 inches of lift with 33's to avoid trimming.

abacus6 · 05-10-2006, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by winks00XJ

Looks great, hope you are willing to trim cause you will have to. I am running approx. 7 inches of lift with 33's to avoid trimming.

I trimmed a bit of the insides of the front flares/fender...i was rubbing when turning at the bottom of a hill...probably gonna have to put in some coil spacers for the front anyway...she's a little prow heavy now and the winch will weigh her down more!

abacus6 · 05-10-2006, 02:51 PM

bumper on

a little comparison...next to my 'sploder

the new pitman arm and drag link tre

the new stereo and switch for the electrac

cubby hole sub enclosure (thanks jeep forum!)

gregmondro · 05-10-2006, 03:13 PM

you have some more info on the cubby hole sub thing?

btw, great looking Jeep. I love the way the silver ones look when they're lifted and have some equipment!

Dannyboy18 · 05-10-2006, 03:19 PM

Man that is one badass XJ. I love it. I can't wait to get my 4.10s for my 31x10.50s; if your 4.56s gave you a tad more power than stock w/ 33s I'm sure I'll feel a difference with 31s and 4.10s. Woot!

BTW, I hope you plan on doing some cutting if you want max flex...

Dannyboy18 · 05-10-2006, 03:20 PM

BTW, you think you could post some MPG numbers once you have driven logn enough w/ the 33s and 4.56s?

abacus6 · 05-11-2006, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gregmondro

you have some more info on the cubby hole sub thing?

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/write-up-97186/

fun mod!

abacus6 · 05-11-2006, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dannyboy18

BTW, you think you could post some MPG numbers once you have driven logn enough w/ the 33s and 4.56s?

will do, just filled up! mind you, i only drive about 8 miles to work...and rarely get over 50 on that drive...so it may knock the mpg up a little over normal, but i'll let ya know!

BIGNUTT · 05-11-2006, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dannyboy18

BTW, you think you could post some MPG numbers once you have driven logn enough w/ the 33s and 4.56s?

I average 15-17mpg

BIGNUTT · 05-11-2006, 12:13 PM

Can you shoot a few pics of how AJs bumper mounts up? I need to know how many holes it mounts to on each side.

Also, if you trim you can run 35s later on.

Jeepernick · 05-11-2006, 01:00 PM

I would say good bye to the bug gaurd/shield thing and you are money

NICE JEEP MAN

Ghostjacker · 05-11-2006, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeepernick

I would say good bye to the bug gaurd/shield thing and you are money

NICE JEEP MAN

yeah what the hell is that thing even doing??

98RedLtd · 05-11-2006, 01:13 PM

That is just about exactly the way I would set mine up. I love that AJ Bumper...been wanting to see it on a a live XJ for a long time. You just sold me!!!!. I assume it has Frame tie in's...did you have any issues with fitment????

Who did you buy the lift through?

Where did you get the D44?

05-10-2006, 02:51 PM	#5
abacus6 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 179 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	the rest of the pics bumper on a little comparison...next to my 'sploder the new pitman arm and drag link tre the new stereo and switch for the electrac cubby hole sub enclosure (thanks jeep forum!) __________________ '04 TJ Sport - lifted and SOLD '00 XJ Sport - ...i'm working on it!

05-10-2006, 03:13 PM	#6
gregmondro Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 3,355 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	you have some more info on the cubby hole sub thing? btw, great looking Jeep. I love the way the silver ones look when they're lifted and have some equipment! __________________ 99 Jeep XJ - NP231, SYE, 4.56's, Rear D44 w/ Detroit SoftLocker and a RockCrusher Diff Cover, 35x12.5 BFG A/Ts, RE 5.5" XD Lift, Skidrow TC Skid, ORT Rear Bumper + Carrier, Rigidco Front Winch Bumper + Steering Box Plate, Milemarker 8000 Winch, Rock Sliders, HD Currie Steering, Control Arm Skids, Goferit Tie Rod Flip Insert, Optima Red Top and a few other goodies... FiveZeroFive XJ 8.25 Rear End Disc Brake Conversion For Sale!

05-10-2006, 03:19 PM	#7
Dannyboy18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,096 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Man that is one badass XJ. I love it. I can't wait to get my 4.10s for my 31x10.50s; if your 4.56s gave you a tad more power than stock w/ 33s I'm sure I'll feel a difference with 31s and 4.10s. Woot! BTW, I hope you plan on doing some cutting if you want max flex... __________________ 1999 Cherokee Sport - Black; 4.0L AW4, NP231 w/ D30 and 8.25C. RE 3.5" Super Ride w/ full packs (4* shims) + OME shocks + RE SYE w/ Tom Woods CV Yukon 4.10s AR Baja Alloy Wheels - 15x8 + Bridgestone Dueler Revo A/Ts - 31x10.50x15 TeraFlex Adj. Trackbar + TeraFlex Quick Disconnects & WARN T-case skid

05-10-2006, 03:20 PM	#8
Dannyboy18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,096 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	BTW, you think you could post some MPG numbers once you have driven logn enough w/ the 33s and 4.56s? __________________ 1999 Cherokee Sport - Black; 4.0L AW4, NP231 w/ D30 and 8.25C. RE 3.5" Super Ride w/ full packs (4* shims) + OME shocks + RE SYE w/ Tom Woods CV Yukon 4.10s AR Baja Alloy Wheels - 15x8 + Bridgestone Dueler Revo A/Ts - 31x10.50x15 TeraFlex Adj. Trackbar + TeraFlex Quick Disconnects & WARN T-case skid

05-11-2006, 01:13 PM	#15
98RedLtd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 236 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Great XJ That is just about exactly the way I would set mine up. I love that AJ Bumper...been wanting to see it on a a live XJ for a long time. You just sold me!!!!. I assume it has Frame tie in's...did you have any issues with fitment???? Who did you buy the lift through? Where did you get the D44? __________________ 98 XJ Limited Daily Driver All Stock 178,000 miles "I once saw protestors holding paper signs on wooden sticks protesting timber cutting and I though...If they didn't cut the timber...How would they make their signs????"

05-10-2006, 01:18 AM	#3
winks00XJ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 257 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Looks great, hope you are willing to trim cause you will have to. I am running approx. 7 inches of lift with 33's to avoid trimming.