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Hello, I am new here and I have been searching the threads quite a bit to try not to ask a question that has been answered 100 times, though I think that is unavoidable with someone as new as me.
I recently purchased a 99 XJ 4x4 that is basically stock except that it has at least a 3" lift on it, maybe 3.5". The lift (front to back) consists of springs/shocks, SB disconnects, lower control arms, t-case drop, lift blocks/shocks. I am 98% sure that it's an RE lift, except that I thought it was strange to see blocks in the rear. I don't know if it has an AAL. Riding on 31's. I'm a trail type, less of a rock crawler type, the thing doesn't have to be nuclear proof, but it has to be dependable. I am also not a wealthy person.. so budget is paramount.
The ISSUE: I have 31's, 3 of the tires are crap, 20-50% thread. I don't want to buy 31's because I want to go up to 35's. So I plan to modify OR replace what I already to have to achieve 6" of lift to fit 35's. I'll cut fenders if I need to. Also, can I use the t-case drop with a 6" lift until I can put an SYE + CV shaft in?
The following is open for validation or correction:
In order of priority my plan goes like this:
1. Rear disc brake conversion / longer brake lines
2. Rear detroit locker
3. Rear 4.56 gears (I would go 4.88 but I understand 4.56 is the highest available for the 8.25, still true?); Is this a difficult install, should I have a gear shop do it for me?
4. Rear 1541h alloy shafts
I will have to take a break in the build here due to financial reasons.
5. REAR 4.5" leafs (best manufacturer?) / 1.5" shackles ( might need shims here, 2-4deg probably)
6. Rear bar pin eliminator + shocks (any suggestion to length?)
7. FRONT END here is where I have no idea what to do next; I want to get 6" springs, longer shocks/bar pin eliminator, and I have read that over knuckle steering is best, so I would like to do that too, but I am really lost when it comes to the technical aspects of the front end. Ie: Do I need new upper/lower control arms? Drop pitman arm? Steering, etc?
8. 4.56 gears up front. I don't want to swap my front axle, will I need a new carrier for the Dana 30?
9. Should I put a locker up front to?
Thank you for your time,
I recently purchased a 99 XJ 4x4 that is basically stock except that it has at least a 3" lift on it, maybe 3.5". The lift (front to back) consists of springs/shocks, SB disconnects, lower control arms, t-case drop, lift blocks/shocks. I am 98% sure that it's an RE lift, except that I thought it was strange to see blocks in the rear. I don't know if it has an AAL. Riding on 31's. I'm a trail type, less of a rock crawler type, the thing doesn't have to be nuclear proof, but it has to be dependable. I am also not a wealthy person.. so budget is paramount.
The ISSUE: I have 31's, 3 of the tires are crap, 20-50% thread. I don't want to buy 31's because I want to go up to 35's. So I plan to modify OR replace what I already to have to achieve 6" of lift to fit 35's. I'll cut fenders if I need to. Also, can I use the t-case drop with a 6" lift until I can put an SYE + CV shaft in?
The following is open for validation or correction:
In order of priority my plan goes like this:
1. Rear disc brake conversion / longer brake lines
2. Rear detroit locker
3. Rear 4.56 gears (I would go 4.88 but I understand 4.56 is the highest available for the 8.25, still true?); Is this a difficult install, should I have a gear shop do it for me?
4. Rear 1541h alloy shafts
I will have to take a break in the build here due to financial reasons.
5. REAR 4.5" leafs (best manufacturer?) / 1.5" shackles ( might need shims here, 2-4deg probably)
6. Rear bar pin eliminator + shocks (any suggestion to length?)
7. FRONT END here is where I have no idea what to do next; I want to get 6" springs, longer shocks/bar pin eliminator, and I have read that over knuckle steering is best, so I would like to do that too, but I am really lost when it comes to the technical aspects of the front end. Ie: Do I need new upper/lower control arms? Drop pitman arm? Steering, etc?
8. 4.56 gears up front. I don't want to swap my front axle, will I need a new carrier for the Dana 30?
9. Should I put a locker up front to?
Thank you for your time,