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XJ lift setups (read first post before replying!!!)

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In order to try to cut down on the repeat questions we get about lifts, this thread has been created. This thread will be made a sticky and edited for content. If you have a question for someone about their setup please PM them. Anything not fitting the format will most likely be edited/deleted by the Moderator.

Try to keep it to stuff that pertains the the suspension & tire fitment only. If you want to put what type of bumpers as a weight or tire fitment issue that is fine but please do not list mods that do not pertain to the lift/tire fitment issues. Remember this is not a registry section, so unnecessary information will be edited/deleted. IE stereo, or performance mods, lockers or what type of seats you have should not be posted here.

When viewing this thread, please keep in mind that the information listed here should be used only as reference and that XJs can vary from year to year or even within the same year. Some people get vibes etc at certain heights & some don't so be prepared for these differences.

Format:
Year:
Lift height (listed & actual):
Shocks: (brand or part # or what height lift they are made for)
Tire size (Listed & actual):
Wheel Size & backspacing:
Notes:
Notes=Add a short description as if trimming was needed how much. Please remember to include other details that may be important such as SYE's, bumpstop extensions & if it rubs, where.... but try to keep it as short as possible.

Post 2 (no more than 2) pics of your jeep, one on level ground and one flexed up (or at least from a different angle).

Here's an example for ya:
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Year: 2000
Lift kit: 2" Rustys BB (actual 1.75")
Shocks: Stock sizes
Tire size: 235 75 R15 Dunlop ATs (actual 28.8 x 9.3)
Wheel size & backspacing: Stock Eccos 15x7 with 5.25" BS
Notes: No rubbing, rear sway bar removed, front sway bar DQ'd.

 
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#79 ·
I got my Rocky Road 3 Inch BB on! I am not real sure on how to post pics so here is a link to cardomain.

Lift: Rocky Road 3 inch BB, 3 Inch front , 4 inchs in the rear
Tires: 31x10.5x15 Stock wheels and backspacing A little rub at full lock
Shocks: Rear Ford F-150, Front Jeep YJ

Rear sway bar removed I used the sway bar bracket for BPE

JEEP PICS
 
#83 ·
I havn't updated in a while. I recently just leveled it at 5". Rusty's 3" full leaf kit, RE 1.75" poly spacers, RE LCA drop brackets and fixed LCA's, RE heavy duty trackbar and mounting bracket, and extended sway bar links. Here are some quick shots i got.


no need to tell me, i know you like it :cool: haha. shoot me a pm with any questions.
 
#87 ·
2000 Cherokee Sport
Daystar 1 3/4" lift, actually closer to 2"
Skyjacker Hydro front/Gabriel Hijackers rear
Yokohama Geolanders LT235/75/15
Stock aluminum wheels

I had to heat, and bend the tailpipe over to clear the shackle. Also one bolt on each rear bumper support had to be cut off. They were hitting the shackle on bumps.

The air shocks are simply to level the truck back up if I have a load on the carrier. I keep about 50 psi in them.

Before and after photos.



 
#88 ·
Year: 1999
Lift height: 5" F / 5.5" R (sold as 4" Hybrid DPG lift)
Shocks: OME Nitrochargers
Tire size: 33*12.5*15 (32.8" actual)
Wheel Size & backspacing: 15*8 Crager Soft 8s, 4" Backspace
Notes: Trimmed a lot IMO, tons of bumpstop = no more rubbing.



Before cleaning up the trimmed edges/flares:


DR
 
#89 ·
Year: '88
Lift height (listed & actual): RE 4.5 w/f rear leaf spring package (difference with stock 6 inches of lift :eek: )
Shocks: DT 3000
Tire size (Listed & actual): Fedima Sirocco tires 31/10.5/15 (actual measured 83 cm = 32.7 inch :) )

Notes: Very small fender trimming, Now it's in the garage, waiting for an SYE and CV. Winch and winchbumper comming soon ;) Aerflow snorkel with waterproof kit

Stock on 30/9.5/15



After lift with new tires



edit :

In the preview, the pictures were visible to me, sorry guys
 
#91 ·
Year: 1997
Lift: RE 4.5" Superflex w/ full packs, 1.75" spacer in front, RE Drop Brackets
Shocks: Doesch Tech
Tire size: BFG MT 33x12.50x15
Wheel Size & backspacing: 15x8 w/ 4" BS
Notes: Plenty of clearance without any trimming, front fenders are trimmed w/ stock flares reattached.

Mine's the blue one in front


 
#92 ·
Year: 1999 XJ Sport
Lift height (listed & actual): RE 4.5" / 6" netted
Shocks: RE Monotubes
Tire size (Listed & actual): X-Terrains 33x12.50, 32.2"
Wheel Size & backspacing:15x8, backspacing not sure around 4"
Notes: Gonna be trimming asap and got ot regear soon too, 3.55s suck.

Sorry for the parking lot pics, just finished lifting hours before and yeah its on a slope.



 
#93 ·
Year: 2001
Lift height (listed & actual): 3.5"
Shocks: Sensatrac
Tire size (Listed & actual): BFG AT K/O 235/75/15
Wheel Size & backspacing: 15x7- 3.75
Notes: RE SYE and CVShaft. JKS Discos and BPE's Others in the sig :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 

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#94 · (Edited by Moderator)
Year: 1998
Lift height 3"
Shocks: stock for now but will be upgrading very soon
Tire size 30-9.50 Courser (Cooper) MT's
Wheel Size & backspacing: 15x8 3.25 bs
Notes:
No rubbing but I do have very mild vibes at 30-35 (transfer case drop coming very soon)

Before pic


After pic
 
#95 · (Edited)
Year: 1988
Lift kit: Rancho 3" coils and Rancho 3" AAL
Shocks: Rancho RSX's
Tire size: 32"x9.5" TSL Super Swampers
Wheel size & backspacing: Stock 15x7 with 5.25" BS
Notes: No rubbing, rear sway bar removed, Fenders Cut up some for flexing, Rustys track Bar. No vibes



 
#97 · (Edited by Moderator)
2000 Cherokee Sport
2" Budget Boost
31x10.5 Yokahoma Super Diggers(lol)
15x8 Black Steelies 3.75" bs

 
#99 ·



Year: 2000 XJ sport
Rubicon Express 3.5 Super flex
Edelbrock IAS shocks
31X10.50
15" American Racing Diamond Back rims
RE SYE kit installed along with Spicer CVF rear driveshaft. Tires never rub, no trimming required but did put longer break lines in front. Kit says bent stock ones but i did not want to break them.
 
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