New guy from Vegas, my first XJ

[silverslk]

Ryan, dont even bother with a 2.0 or a resi if your gonna get rid of it in less than 6 months. Go with a Bilstein, and call it good!

x2!! (again)

Grab some 5100's or 5150's if you get a good price and run with it. I would call Bilstein and ask what they recommend for 3" over stock suspension. They would be the best guess. I ran 10" 7100's with a RE5.5" and they fit great so maybe a 8"???

Remember, you will need either a shock with upper stud mount or the adapter to run the standard type shock but that will take away from up travel.

 

[Ryands650x]

Sweet, looks like ill give bilstein a call! I had them on the back of my Titan and they worked pretty well.

 

[Billy1911]

Why get rid of the XJ? More vehicles the better.
To the XJ being cheaper I have been pricing it out for new parts and its a little cheaper but not much cheaper in the big scheme of things. Broncos bigger needs bigger parts transmission, motor, axles and tires( I run 35's). Generally more expensive. Im also one to stretch a dollar when it comes to builds you guys from FSB know that.

The shocks actually change length wise manufacture to manufacture. The shaft length is close but the body length I let to I let is different. Also depends on how you mount the shocks.

 

[dakineJ]

These are the part#'s for an XJ w/2-3" of lift:Bilstein 5100 Front;BE5-6255-H5 Rear;BE5-6256-H5
More apps here http://www.bilsteinus.com/305bilsteinapplicationguide.pdf

 

[xcm]

OR... OR... get a smokin deal on 2.0s/2.5's, and hope the economy goes up, and re-sell them when your done with them. a non rebuildable shock is basically scrap after a year or so.

i run oem fox 2.0, 10" travel shocks f/r on an xj running the rc 3"...


as far as the rc 3", ive had a blast in the last 2 years w/ a rc 3" and good shocks.... its no jeepspeed, but it goes.

that being said, im mid way thru the purchases to go a little taller, as well as polishing out the lift.
2.5 bypasses, antirock, and hydraulic bumpstops are all in my future! the rc 3 leaves you wanting MOOOOARR!

 

[Ryands650x]

i think im gonna go with the 2.0's There are crazy deals out there right now. Im gonna go check out FOA too. I just went to there web site and the are only 3 miles from my house so im gonna go talk with them and see what they have too.

 

[tcm glx]

Hey Ryan,
This is a smokin deal, and might work since your only going to do a 3" lift.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/1427217236.html

 

[dakineJ]

Man, if I could just get 2 of those, but then they would need to be revalved,oh well.