I know, I know, I have searched and searched and cant find what I am looking for. I am sure this has been covered 100 times... but I have to ask again.
In your opinion, is it better to go with a factory lift kit, or piece parts together and build my own custom kit?
To answer you need to know what I plan on using it for: pretty much trails only, no deep mudding or rock crawling, basically like a hunt club type area with hills and creeks to cross, but want decent road manners, XJ will see 75% on trail and an occasional trip to town on blacktop. Looking to go 3-4.5" range. I think if I stick to 3-3.5" I can save some money by eliminating the SYE, and can still run 32 or maybe even 33" tires if I set up bump stops.
I am looking for value over just price, not interested in a budget boost. I want to do full springs front and back, monotube shocks, and correct any driveline vibes or steering woes.
I have already acquired a 8-1/4" rear end, spartan locker for the rear and posi-lok to deal with the center axle disconnect jibberish, may get front locker too.
If you did a custom lift that is close, please let me know what parts you used. TIA. Also, did you deal with a supporting vendor on this site?
In your opinion, is it better to go with a factory lift kit, or piece parts together and build my own custom kit?
To answer you need to know what I plan on using it for: pretty much trails only, no deep mudding or rock crawling, basically like a hunt club type area with hills and creeks to cross, but want decent road manners, XJ will see 75% on trail and an occasional trip to town on blacktop. Looking to go 3-4.5" range. I think if I stick to 3-3.5" I can save some money by eliminating the SYE, and can still run 32 or maybe even 33" tires if I set up bump stops.
I am looking for value over just price, not interested in a budget boost. I want to do full springs front and back, monotube shocks, and correct any driveline vibes or steering woes.
I have already acquired a 8-1/4" rear end, spartan locker for the rear and posi-lok to deal with the center axle disconnect jibberish, may get front locker too.
If you did a custom lift that is close, please let me know what parts you used. TIA. Also, did you deal with a supporting vendor on this site?