So, I went nosing about the local junkyard the other day and I find this 89' XJ with a man size hole in the windshield. After staring at that for a bit, I realize that the Jeep has: Gas tank skid plate, full skid plate for the engine/tranny/t-case, beefy nerf bars, and to top it all off, what appears to be a 3" Skyjacker lift. Unfortunately, someone beat me to the 31" BFG-AT's. I've bought everything but the lift so far, and I've only spent $125. Everything seems to be less than a year old. Stuff still has UPC Codes on it, little if any rust, etc, etc.
My main question is this: Is it a good, or bad, idea, to get the lift kit? I AM guessing about the brand. (the coils are painted red) I am also guessing about the height. The coils are 3.75" longer than on my 88". However, the junkyard one had the motor removed.
So now, that XJ is sitting on the axles, no motor, or drivetrain. Is there a somewhat easy way to guess the amount of lift? Or do I actually have to pop a coil out and measure it? What about the rear leafs? Also, it has al,ost new braided brake lines, front and rear. are those salvageable? there is only surface rust on the fitttings.
My last question: Aside from popping off the covers, is there a way to tell if there are lockers in the axles?
Seth
BTW, I just painted my XJ. Since it is no longer a woody, should I, could I change my login name?
My main question is this: Is it a good, or bad, idea, to get the lift kit? I AM guessing about the brand. (the coils are painted red) I am also guessing about the height. The coils are 3.75" longer than on my 88". However, the junkyard one had the motor removed.
So now, that XJ is sitting on the axles, no motor, or drivetrain. Is there a somewhat easy way to guess the amount of lift? Or do I actually have to pop a coil out and measure it? What about the rear leafs? Also, it has al,ost new braided brake lines, front and rear. are those salvageable? there is only surface rust on the fitttings.
My last question: Aside from popping off the covers, is there a way to tell if there are lockers in the axles?
Seth
BTW, I just painted my XJ. Since it is no longer a woody, should I, could I change my login name?