1993 xj biuld!!

[byrinxx74]

Well the lift came in. Its a 4.5 inch rough country lift full leaf pack

 

[byrinxx74]

Well we started to do it about 7pm, witch anyone thinking of doing it at that time do not!! We did not go to bed till like 3pm lolo

We started with the rear leafs, this is what they look like with the 3inch lift on it.

 

[byrinxx74]

My buddy came to help he was able to bring a breaker bar, without it we probably would have not finished.

Old leaf virsus new one

 

[byrinxx74]

Finally got the leafs out just a pic of the empty space

Pic of new leafs installed

 

[byrinxx74]

Well started with the front, now i must say that it is the biggest pain in the butt. The front was i think that hardest. We started first to take the control arms off.

 

[byrinxx74]

Got the old springs out, pic of new ones and the old.

 

[byrinxx74]

So here is a finished product, what it look like before and after!

 

[Tenny]

Looks nice! Break any bolts on the rear shocks?

 

[byrinxx74]

No thankfully. Everything what pretty ok. Only problem i have had is with the transfercase drop down bracket. The old bolts seemed to be welded on, so i had to take it to a shop to get cut and re drill.

 

[Jimbo_1321]

you should get some drop brackets... they'll push the front axle forward so the wheel is centered in the opening as well as make your ride and flex 10 times better

 

[hiimmred]

Lookin' good!

 

[1991XJCherokee]

what size tires?

 

[byrinxx74]

The tires are 33"s. The drop brackets acually make a huge diffrence?

 

[Jimbo_1321]

The tires are 33"s. The drop brackets acually make a huge diffrence?

humongous!
you won't be able to understand why you didn't get them in the first place

 

[Rob707]

X3 on the drop brackets if your not going to mid or long arm it. I started out with this kit and am now just using the front coils from the kit. Be ready to replace the lower arm bushings soon.... Mine where gone after a few trips out.

 

[byrinxx74]

WOW I GUESS THAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT I WILL NEED TO DO! So the lower arm bushings are crap huh? How can i help that from happening or is there nothing to be done.

 

[Rob707]

WOW I GUESS THAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT I WILL NEED TO DO! So the lower arm bushings are crap huh? How can i help that from happening or is there nothing to be done.

Yeah, they didnt last long at all. I think the drop brackets would of help since the arms wouldnt of been at such a angle.....

 

[byrinxx74]

When they went out did you replace them or just get all new controll arms?

 

[Coastie]

This is cool because I have my RC 4.5" lift sitting in my living room. I am waiting on my tires and wheels to get here. Plus I'm waiting for it not to be -5 degrees outside.

 

[Rob707]

When they went out did you replace them or just get all new controll arms?

No, i just ended up 3-linking it....