88pioneer Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I've been looking into lift kits, and i think i've decided on Hellcreek. But now i'm stuck on how high i want to go. I am looking at both the 4.5" and the 6" and was wondering if anyone is running either of these and how they like them. I would also like to do a spring over, but i could live with the spring under for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Sorry I'm no help 2 ya, but I'm also intrested in Hell creek kits, Ive got my mind set on there 4.5" kit since its only a few dollars more over the 3". :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd44889 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 first ? is how big of tire do u want to run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 second ? thought about gears yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 the gears is what i was thinking about, not looking to change those yet, and thats why i was kinda leaning towards the 4.5 and running a 32 or a 33. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 3.07s are painful with bigger tires. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I have 3.55s and plan on 31s.....I planned orgionally just a 3" lift but their 4.5" kit is tempting :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellCreek Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Hi, I just thought that y'all ought to know that our XJ and MJ kits are made up of our rear springs and Rough Country front parts. The 6 inch kits are 100% Rough Country. They have good parts; that's why we use them, but I don't like surprises, and I treat my customers the same way. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Hi, I just thought that y'all ought to know that our XJ and MJ kits are made up of our rear springs and Rough Country front parts. The 6 inch kits are 100% Rough Country. They have good parts; that's why we use them, but I don't like surprises, and I treat my customers the same way. Tom ...and thats why we choose you over that :hmm: rusted company! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Hi, I just thought that y'all ought to know that our XJ and MJ kits are made up of our rear springs and Rough Country front parts. The 6 inch kits are 100% Rough Country. They have good parts; that's why we use them, but I don't like surprises, and I treat my customers the same way. Tom Thanks for being honest enough to post that. I know personally if I ordered a lift from you and received RC parts for the front I would be PISSED that I hadn't know that up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 I've heard good things about rough country. Would anyone happen to know what the gearing might be on my 87 2wd with the 35. When i do my 4x4 swap i will most likely swap a 44 in but just in case it would be nice to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 All the info I have would put your '87 5sp 4.0 Dana 35 into the same category as my '88 was when I got it - '88 5sp 4.0 Dana 35, with 3.07 gears. I didn't even mess with re-gearing it, I took it out and it never came back. There are enough guys out there (at least up here) trying to get rid of their MJ Dana 35s that are geared at a much more desirable ratio. You could probably go pick one of them up CHEAP and just swap it in for a short term solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 I also found a 29 spline 8.25 on CL out of a cherokee. Its got a powertrax in it too. $400 bucks for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 what ratio in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 o yeah, forgot that part. 3.55's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 o yeah, forgot that part. 3.55's 3.55's and 33's are pretty much sucky.. and I live where its relatively flat.. If we had many hills at all.. That combo would REALLY suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 With stock gears being 3.07, 3.55 puts you close to stock ratio with 33" tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I'm running that combo right now and I have been doing it for the last few years. It's been pretty good on gas, but I'm sick of it. 4.10's are coming next year when I install lockers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 Yea i think i'll either look for a 35 someone is getting rid of or if i can find a 44 with a good ratio in it. Not too worried yet. Gotta get it running before i can lift it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 8.8s are pretty common in 4.10, frequently with posi (but don't get posi if you want a lunchbox locker instead). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 I also have my other MJ that i'm tearing apart and taking the front axle from. I'm not sure what the gearing is on that. 88 4.0 5spd 4x4 with a 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 And i just found a 35 out of a 92 cherokee for sale, got 3.73 gears, guy says make an offer on it. Hes also got an aw4 and a np231 from it for sale if any ones interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 4.0 +5SPD = 3.07 3.73 gears are fairly hard to find in an XJ dana 30. don't buy a rear without getting your hands on a front (unless the truck will remain 2wd of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemsee Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 But the 3.73 was fairly common in ZJ's with the factory tow package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 tru dat. semi-common in TJs too. but both models are low pinion (and ZJs sometimes came with CV joints) I guess it all depends on what you want to do with the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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