lowering an xj?

[recycledxj]

I have read all 17 pages of the other post.

I think I have it figured out and just need an approval.

Do not want to go that low, just a smidge lower then stock. I was thinking of using stock grand cherokee rear springs for the front, but I do not want to go 2.5 inchs down. So maybe using those springs with a 1inch spacer so it will only lower the front by 1.5. With that I should be able to leave the back alone so it will have a nice stance to it.

 

[gradon]

I finally ordered shorter control arms and a shorter track bar from ironman4x4fab.com. With mine sitting 2-2.5" lower, the trackbar is too long and pushes the axle 3/8" towards the passenger side. I'm sourcing some Bilsteins that are 1-1.5" shorter than the stock height Bilsteins.

 

[Johnnie Walker]

ZJ coils are taller than XJ coils. Some TJ coils should work tho. And for the rear you would need to remove a leaf probably.

 

[gradon]

That sig annoys me everytime I come across it.

 

[bjoehandley]

Haven't tried it yet, but the Grand CHerokee 5.9 Limited was supposedly lowered 2 inches from the factory, wonder what the springs and track bar would do for our trucks.

 

[1999mj]

ZJ coils are taller than XJ coils. Some TJ coils should work tho. And for the rear you would need to remove a leaf probably.

I believe he's talking about using ZJ rear coils in the front of an XJ which lowers it 2 to 2.5 inches

 

[chaserx]

What about TJ 4cyl front coils? I imagine they would lower it a little too.

 

[wolfpackjeeper]

TJ coils will lower it about as much as the GC, maybe a touch less, but the ride will be softer.

I have a set of GC rears to put in my comanche if I ever get the time.