IRO 3.5" spring swap ZJ lift kit pics and review?

daufuskieraised · 10-12-2008, 09:30 PM

So i think I have decided on the IRO 3.5" spring swap lift for my 96 grand cherokee I6. Anybody who has done this lift, if yall could post some pics and let me know how you liked it and also any things i should know before gettin it thatd be awesome. Also, if my I6 springs would lift it even or if I'll need some coil spacers, and if I should run 31s or 32s with a little trimming. I only found one thread like this but it didnt have much info or pics and i think it was closed so ill try once more. Sorry if it annoys anyone. But thanks so much to anyone who posts pics or info.

spife7980 · 10-12-2008, 09:51 PM

Here ya go.

LOL

3.5 F>R v8 upcountry in rear on well, look in my sig

BLACKzj52 · 10-12-2008, 10:21 PM

dude ur tires look like they stick out like a mofo in the last 3 pics. whats with that?
looks great tho

Reswob · 10-12-2008, 10:29 PM

I put 3/4" spacers in back (V8 front coils) and it's still a little bit low. No one else seems to have that problem though

My 31's are awful close to the front of the rear wheelwell, but I think you could trim a little for 32's if you wanted. You also need aftermarket rims with less (more?) backspacing, or wheel spacers.

spife7980 · 10-12-2008, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACKzj52

dude ur tires look like they stick out like a mofo in the last 3 pics. whats with that?
looks great tho

i actually have no idea...

they dont in real life though. i guess my phone fish eyes it maybe? wierd, lol

i guess i'll have to start hauling around an actual camera from now on!

daufuskieraised · 10-13-2008, 10:48 AM

thanks yall. keep em coming everybody.

**Texas ZJ1** · 10-13-2008, 10:57 AM

Have you taken the time to pm the owners of said kit and learn the pros and cons of it?

Hunter

daufuskieraised · 10-13-2008, 11:16 AM

do you mean IRO or the guys with it on their Zjs?

daufuskieraised · 10-13-2008, 11:23 AM

Because I pm'd one guy with the kit that posted a little while ago and just headed to do the other when i saw your post.

**Texas ZJ1** · 10-13-2008, 11:34 AM

I'd go through the Lifted ZJ pics and not just settle for the IRO kit ones. Check them all out to see if you might have missed something or if something else catches your eye.

Hunter

daufuskieraised · 10-13-2008, 12:20 PM

ok hunter. thanks for the advice. like any other rookie, im lookin for the most complete kit for the cheapest. And the IRO kit meets my needs. but ill definately take your advice and check out some more zjs. any lift you would recomend?

**Texas ZJ1** · 10-13-2008, 12:52 PM

Please don't get into the mindset that cheap and great quality go hand in hand. I've run the Rubicon Express kit since 99. I would look at:

www.ironrockoffroad.com
www.rubiconexpress.com
www.kevinsoffroad.com
www.tomken.com

and http://www.tntcustoms.com/treks_home.asp

These companies have proven suspension systems that have been wheeled all over the US and not just the company's proving grounds.

Hunter

daufuskieraised · 10-13-2008, 01:07 PM

thanks, but i dont think cheap and quality go hand in hand, i just phrased my post wrong. Ive looked around and asked questions and thats when i came to the IRO lift. Its a complete and fairly "inexpensive" kit that i have heard good things about and have heard that IRO is a good company. as you said too. i appreciate you lookin out for me and makin sure i dont go wrong anywhere, as im just learnin.

aaron7 · 10-13-2008, 03:57 PM

You don't need *any* lift to fit 31"s. All you need to do is trim the front bumper cover; they fit fine.

scarthearmada6 · 03-11-2009, 11:52 AM

i know no one has posted for a while but i thought id share. this is my f2r swap i did this past weekends and fit 33s on stock control arms. barely clear but im gonna get control arms soon. lemme know what you think