If I had a 'Back East' body, IE, rusty, I wouldn't hesitate in the least to cut, whack, chop, bang, slam,etc, to it. I ain't choppin a rust free one. A mild lift, 3-4 inches I wouldn't mind. What brought this question on is I got a '88 XJ with brand new tires on it and I wanted to get some use out of them.I could have, and I'm going to now, is just go try it. Last night I just figured it was easier to type than to jack. The XJ has a mild lift and 8" rims.