Houston....We Have Lift Off!!

**NW99XJ** · 03-14-2010, 02:21 PM

Finally got my lift. All i'm missing now is new rear leaf spring shackles. I'm not sure i want to run the stock ones, but at the same time, if I go with too much lift, i'll have to run small tires for a little while, and that will definitely look a little funny. I've got 235/75's right now, and wont be able to upgrade to 31/10.50's for a while still. So my question is new shackles? (adjustable) Or just keep the stock ones for now, then shackle and spacer when i'm ready to upgrade? (advice?)

Also, not sure if i'm going to need a new track bar yet or not. I will eventually upgrade. Will go with a full HD steering set up sooner or later. But not sure if I need one now or not.

Here's the lift: New 3" full leaf packs (not pictured) with rubber bushings and 4 degree shims installed already. New U-bolts, 3" coils, front brake line relocation tabs/brackets, new lower control arms, sway bar drop brackets, and new sway bars, track bar relocation bracket, Pro Comp ES3000 shocks, shock boots, and JKS front lower bar pin eliminators. (already have the rears installed.)

Only problem is now, I'm gonna have to wait for two weeks before I can install it.

I live in an apartment, and wont have access to a garage till then. It sucks owning a Jeep, and not having regular access to my tools and a garage.

I will of course do a full pictured write up when i do the install. i'm anxious to hear some feed back, and even more anxious to get this lift on! Anybody in the Portland Oregon area willing to help out?

corndogduff · 03-14-2010, 06:13 PM

Nice, but you're gonna HATE those shocks...

**NW99XJ** · 03-14-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by McDuffers

Nice, but you're gonna HATE those shocks...

I know these aren't the best of the best out there. And they are their mid-line shocks in their product line. (not the best, but not the entry level either.) I just couldn't pass up the deal. I will eventually upgrade to some RE shocks or something of similar quality when I do the next stage of lift. But i figure these will be fine for now. Whats so horrible about the ES3000 shocks?

corndogduff · 03-14-2010, 10:56 PM

I had them for about 6 months before both on the passenger side died, all 4 were rusting, and my ride was worse than riding with no shocks.

2000XJ · 03-14-2010, 11:52 PM

So i take it your not considering a trade anymore? Ha. Congrats on the new purchase thou.

**NW99XJ** · 03-15-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 2000XJ

So i take it your not considering a trade anymore? Ha. Congrats on the new purchase thou.

Yea sorry, I think i'm just gonna build. I had given it some thought, but I like what i have, even though yours does have some features i'm interested in. I would just have more pride in what i've got after I build it my self. "Jeeps are built not bought" comes to mind. lol