jeeplover88 Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 Hey Guys, I'm new to the whole idea of lifting my manche. Could someone explain what exactly will be required? and possibly some steps? Thanks a million!
cracker Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 Hey Guys,I'm new to the whole idea of lifting my manche. Could someone explain what exactly will be required? and possibly some steps? Thanks a million! Hello Your answer really depends on what you want to acheive in a lift ;) Could you narrow it down a little?
jeeplover88 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Posted January 7, 2010 yeah I'm thinking probably a 3'? is that enough info lol?
cracker Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 yeah I'm thinking probably a 3'? is that enough info lol? Totally. With a 3" lift, most quality kits will provide you new coils, new front brake lines, lower control arms and maybe a new track bar (or relocate the axle mounting hole). The rear would probably get a new (extended) shackle and an Add-A-Leaf (AAL). It will take about four hours if you have never done it before and would require a front end alignment (I just use a tape measure). As far as steps...........your lift would come with specific instructions but basically unbolt all the OEM stuff and replace it with the new AM stuff.
jeeplover88 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Posted January 7, 2010 Thanks alot! That makes a lot more sense now!
Pete M Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 what do you want out of your truck in the end? looks? light trails?
WBKrazy Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 yeah I'm thinking probably a 3'? is that enough info lol? Totally. With a 3" lift, most quality kits will provide you new coils, new front brake lines, lower control arms and maybe a new track bar (or relocate the axle mounting hole). The rear would probably get a new (extended) shackle and an Add-A-Leaf (AAL). It will take about four hours if you have never done it before and would require a front end alignment (I just use a tape measure). As far as steps...........your lift would come with specific instructions but basically unbolt all the OEM stuff and replace it with the new AM stuff. :hijack: what 3 inch kits come with front brake lines? i'm gonna be going with a 3inch, most likely a rough country kit paired with hell creek rear leafs, and i've been looking at all the major company's kits (rough country, skyjacker, crusty's, hell creek, etc) and i've yet to find one that comes with front lines, hell most of the ones ive seen don't even have the rear extended line... maybe i'm looking for lift in all the wrong places... :dunno:
jeeplover88 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Posted January 7, 2010 yeah I'm looking for looks and some light trails. nothing to big, but gotts keep the costs down which is definately making it harder
92xjcowboy Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 yeah I'm thinking probably a 3'? is that enough info lol? Totally. With a 3" lift, most quality kits will provide you new coils, new front brake lines, lower control arms and maybe a new track bar (or relocate the axle mounting hole). The rear would probably get a new (extended) shackle and an Add-A-Leaf (AAL). It will take about four hours if you have never done it before and would require a front end alignment (I just use a tape measure). As far as steps...........your lift would come with specific instructions but basically unbolt all the OEM stuff and replace it with the new AM stuff. :hijack: what 3 inch kits come with front brake lines? i'm gonna be going with a 3inch, most likely a rough country kit paired with hell creek rear leafs, and i've been looking at all the major company's kits (rough country, skyjacker, crusty's, hell creek, etc) and i've yet to find one that comes with front lines, hell most of the ones ive seen don't even have the rear extended line... maybe i'm looking for lift in all the wrong places... :dunno: I think Rubicon Express comes with lines but they might be rear lines. (I'm also thinking XJ kit MJ might be different)
92xjcowboy Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 yeah I'm looking for looks and some light trails. nothing to big, but gotts keep the costs down which is definately making it harder If you don't mind a slightly stiffer ride (the spring rate is 10lbs or so heavier) then I would recommend the Rough country 3" kit. which one you go with is up to you, I have the stage 1 with the AAL's and I love it. I would go with a full leaf pack next time though if I could get the money together. I know that Rough country gives a 10% discount to members of Jeepforum but I don't know about this forum.
Pete M Posted January 8, 2010 Posted January 8, 2010 2" spacers and chevy shackles and you're done. :thumbsup: Each inch up from there requires more and more stuff.
akamcbird Posted January 8, 2010 Posted January 8, 2010 the re kit comes with a rear extended brake line for the xj, it is the same as stock length mj. the front brake lines can be moved down carefully
james750 Posted January 8, 2010 Posted January 8, 2010 The rear line can be moved down easily too if you change the bracket holding the line to the same type that clamps on the lines that most front extended lines come with.
DJM/78 Posted January 8, 2010 Posted January 8, 2010 I used the 2" Rubicon Express lift kit , came with the pucks and the ad-a-leaf in the rear . Didn't need a new brake line or at least until I go past three inches . I also used the RE lift shocks and am working on RE drop brackets , w/ new ZJ V8 springs in the front . I rides better than it did stock ! Here is my shiz !
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