csr_011
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lincoln, NE
Ok, now once again I am questioning a decision i have made on a future project on my 87 XJ.
The suspension is factory and im guessing all original at 260K, shocks about a year old. Steering is tight and fine, suspension however is shaky at times and really rough on the slightest unsmooth pavement. Now, I know its not a new Mercedes, but i would like a nicer ride in my 4X4 with increased suspension performance.
The question is: Do I do the Rusty's 3" spring pack lift that I have been looking at for quite some time, or do i just replace the leafs, coils, and buy some really high quality shocks?
I want this for my huntin/fishin rig, requires some mild offroading and sometimes some serious mud. I want a bit more clearance which will be added with 31 x 10.50, 15, when and if i do the lift.
What are your opinions on this decision? Lift or no lift? Like i said i want some increased suspension performance as well as a nice ride, a little rough is fine, but i dont want a road howling, bump jumping, and vibrating cruiser on the way to my hunting and fishing locations. Some of which are 200 plus miles away.
Oh, i will pull a 19 foot Starcraft in and out of the river ocasionally, rarely down the highway. Will be buying a boat soon too, so need to take that into consideration. I am trying to save $1k for this suspension project.
So what do you all think, i welcome any and all opinions, the more the better!
Thanks,
Cory
The suspension is factory and im guessing all original at 260K, shocks about a year old. Steering is tight and fine, suspension however is shaky at times and really rough on the slightest unsmooth pavement. Now, I know its not a new Mercedes, but i would like a nicer ride in my 4X4 with increased suspension performance.
The question is: Do I do the Rusty's 3" spring pack lift that I have been looking at for quite some time, or do i just replace the leafs, coils, and buy some really high quality shocks?
I want this for my huntin/fishin rig, requires some mild offroading and sometimes some serious mud. I want a bit more clearance which will be added with 31 x 10.50, 15, when and if i do the lift.
What are your opinions on this decision? Lift or no lift? Like i said i want some increased suspension performance as well as a nice ride, a little rough is fine, but i dont want a road howling, bump jumping, and vibrating cruiser on the way to my hunting and fishing locations. Some of which are 200 plus miles away.
Oh, i will pull a 19 foot Starcraft in and out of the river ocasionally, rarely down the highway. Will be buying a boat soon too, so need to take that into consideration. I am trying to save $1k for this suspension project.
So what do you all think, i welcome any and all opinions, the more the better!
Thanks,
Cory