I dont have time or a place to rebuild my own. Ive done some research on my free time trying to locate a retailer for a remanufactured motor for my 88 xj. Im looking for a direct replacement. If anyone had some solid recommendations I would greatly appreciate it. Local is Washington state...
RE also has a 5" straight set for 1" lift http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=419_420_1190_1476_1484&products_id=90188
If you have shackle relocator boxes then you should be able to run any spring/shackle combo I believe.
< still new and building.
looking at the two you posted it seems the Rocky-road is the only one that is going to net you the 1.5" you are replacing and the Ironman are going to give you 2"+ depending on angle and whatnotz.
a set im looking to get for mine are the Rubicon express boomerang...
"STEP 9: With the case disassembled inspect the mode fork shift rod (see image above).
If the shift rod measures 10.2” than you will need to cut it down to a length of 9.380”. This has been found to be a common problem for 1988- 1989 YJ models. You will need to cut the shift rod at the end...