Lift Question

[Gnat5680]

I want to lift my jeep up 3 inchs.

what size tire can i fit in there and what else besides putting in the lift do i have to do?

How long does it take for one person?

 

[Chero-King]

prepare for some heat from the other guys for not searching the forum....but anyways..

Tire size depends on how much fender trimming you want to do, I fit 33's on about 3.5-4" lift. but I've hacked my fenders pretty good, I can post pics if you need.

You wont have to do to much else if your only doing a 3". and time depends on how good of a mechanic you are.

 

[Gnat5680]

prepare for some heat from the other guys for not searching the forum....but anyways..

Tire size depends on how much fender trimming you want to do, I fit 33's on about 3.5-4" lift. but I've hacked my fenders pretty good, I can post pics if you need.

You wont have to do to much else if your only doing a 3". and time depends on how good of a mechanic you are.

lets put it this way i dont want to hack up the fender and im about 17 so im not to talented but im in school for auto body right now
but is the lift kit and some shocks really all i need?
and do i have to do any re gearing because i don't know anything about that

 

[casm]

what size tire can i fit in there and what else besides putting in the lift do i have to do?

31" is a good practical maximum. You may be able to go larger; it all depends on how things shake out once the lift is done. Can't give you a definite answer since every XJ is different.

Budget for:

- SYE & rear driveshaft
- Front swaybar disconnects
- Adjustable trackbar
- Extended brakelines
- Leaf spring bushings
- Control arm bushings

I'm probably forgetting some stuff here, but that should be most of it.

How long does it take for one person?

Figure a full weekend, and having help is recommended if you've never done this before (I'm speaking from recent experience on this one).

 

[Gnat5680]

31" is a good practical maximum. You may be able to go larger; it all depends on how things shake out once the lift is done. Can't give you a definite answer since every XJ is different.

Budget for:

- SYE & rear driveshaft
- Front swaybar disconnects
- Adjustable trackbar
- Extended brakelines
- Leaf spring bushings
- Control arm bushings

I'm probably forgetting some stuff here, but that should be most of it.



Figure a full weekend, and having help is recommended if you've never done this before (I'm speaking from recent experience on this one).

and this will cost me how much?
and what the heck are all the things you just listed im new to this stuff

 

[Ralph]

I'd schedule an entire weekend. How long the job will take depends on your skill level, what kind of tools you have and how cantankerous your Jeep wants to be.

You'll also need to play with drive line angles in order to eliminate vibrations and get a front wheel alignment.

30" tires will fit well. 31's with a little trimming. If you don't plan on regearing, I'd stick with the 30's, or better yet, 235's.

 

[Chero-King]

Budget for:

- SYE & rear driveshaft
- Front swaybar disconnects
- Adjustable trackbar
- Extended brakelines
- Leaf spring bushings
- Control arm bushings

I'm probably forgetting some stuff here, but that should be most of it.



Figure a full weekend, and having help is recommended if you've never done this before (I'm speaking from recent experience on this one).

SYE on a 3" lift?, im no expert by far, but Isnt a 3" a little small for that?

and you dont need to be talented, just tape a line around your fender, find a grinder or sawsall and follow your line, its really very simple,

oh and heres a pic of mine with about 4"s and 33's,just to give you an idea:

 

[Gnat5680]

ok im confused what the heck are drive line angles and i wil need a frount end allignment?

 

[Chero-King]

Ok guys, he said hes new to this stuff,and probly isnt going to be a hardcore wheeler,its his DD. dDont worry about half the stuff everyone just said.....
you dont NEED an sye or disconects, or worry about driveline angles, or re-gear. I've driven mine for about a year,wheeled it pretty hard and drove it home everytime without any problems and without any of the stuff listed, he's only going for a 3" lift, hes not going for a lot of flex, so he doesnt need discos, and hes' probly not going to have 33's so he doesnt need to re-gear, and its only 3"s so no need for an SYE

 

[Ralph]

Talking about the angles between your transfer case output shaft, drive shaft, and rear axle pinion shaft. You are changing your front suspension so you'll need to have it realigned.

 

[Chero-King]

What are you planning to use for a lift?

 

[Ralph]

Ok guys, he said hes new to this stuff,and probly isnt going to be a hardcore wheeler,its his DD. dDont worry about half the stuff everyone just said.....
you dont NEED an sye or disconects, or worry about driveline angles, or re-gear. I've driven mine for about a year,wheeled it pretty hard and drove it home everytime without any problems and without any of the stuff listed, he's only going for a 3" lift, hes not going for a lot of flex, so he doesnt need discos, and hes' probly not going to have 33's so he doesnt need to re-gear, and its only 3"s so no need for an SYE

Drive line vibes are a real issue that many have had to contend with and something that he should be prepared to address if lifting his rig. Front end alignment is a given. Regearing is something that should considered depending on what size tires he decides on. He should be aware that a larger tire will have a negative effect on his power and fuel economy. With gas at nearly $3/gal this is an important consideration for a daily driver. I agree that at 3" he's not going to need an SYE or disconnects or track bar.

 

[Chero-King]

Drive line vibes are a real issue that many have had to contend with and something that he should be prepared to address if lifting his rig. Front end alignment is a given. Regearing is something that should considered depending on what size tires he decides on. He should be aware that a larger tire will have a negative effect on his power and fuel economy. With gas at nearly $3/gal this is an important consideration for a daily driver. I agree that at 3" he's not going to need an SYE or disconnects or track bar.

Well put,
My jeep didnt have vibration issues at 4"s of lift so I didnt really think of that,, thanks for correcting me about that and explaining re-gearing a little more thuroughly.But if he decides to go with 30's or 31's he doesnt really need to re-gear.

 

[Gnat5680]

thank you guys for your help but just to make sure im going to need..
1 a lift kit (if you can reccomend a cheap one for daily driving and a little off road)
2 brake hose extention
3 31 inch tires (can i use my stock 15 inch wheels with this?)

 

[zerdnog]

I just did my 3" lift last wednesday. It took me and a friend 4 and a half hours to complete it. I bought procomps 3" lift with add a leafs, jks quicker disconnects, and Truxus M/T 31" tires. Total cost for all of it was about $1,100. Mine only rubbed a little on the fender flare so now I am trimming the fenders. Here is a pic of mine:

 

[Gnat5680]

looks good but what are the disconnects for?

 

[zerdnog]

the disconnects replace your stock swaybar links. Under normal driving conditions the links keep your jeep from rolling when making a turn. however, while going off-road you can disconnect them for 30% more axle movement, which keeps your wheels on the ground, which gives you more constant traction. No need for them if you aren't going off road.

 

[ckh550]

I think you need to spend some more time with others locally and see what they're running, and spend lots of time reading on here and looking at pictures. No offense, but you sound like you don't know very much yet. Its ok, we all start somewhere. But just read lots of posts here, and use the 'search' button at the top and search for "3" lift and 31's" and "disconnects" and "good 31' tires" and that sort of thing. Then you can learn that way and have a better idea of what you want to do.

A 3" lift and 31's is a great way to start, I think a 3" lift from rusty's Offroad would be a good place to start as a beginner kit. www.rustysoffroad.com


Chris

 

[Gnat5680]

I think you need to spend some more time with others locally and see what they're running, and spend lots of time reading on here and looking at pictures. No offense, but you sound like you don't know very much yet. Its ok, we all start somewhere. But just read lots of posts here, and use the 'search' button at the top and search for "3" lift and 31's" and "disconnects" and "good 31' tires" and that sort of thing. Then you can learn that way and have a better idea of what you want to do.

A 3" lift and 31's is a great way to start, I think a 3" lift from rusty's Offroad would be a good place to start as a beginner kit. www.rustysoffroad.com


Chris

i am very new to this and have little clue what you guy are talking about but im am slowly learning but thank you guys for the help. but my only problem is there are no off roading clubs in my area. i live in the same city as the mall of america so there isn't much oppertunity
one last question does the lift come with instructions?

 

[Gnat5680]

never mind i went to rustys and they come with instructions but i have to queston one thing it only comes with rear brake hose extensions what about the front?