Longer shocks and maybe more lift

[89 MJ]

My MJ currently has the engine out, so the front end was up a little bit from that, but when we removed my front shocks, we noticed that they were maxed out height wise. I have about 3 inches of lift in my truck on all 4 corners. Are there any vehicles that the shocks will fit from or do I need to order shocks for a lift?

 

Also, I have longer LCAs (from a 5 inch lift for an XJ) that are already on my truck, but I want to add more lift. Does anyone have any recommendations for leaf springs and longer front springs? I am thinking around 4.5 inches of lift.

[derf]

Hell creek has some 4.5" lift springs for the rear.  Everyone and their brother makes XJ springs in that range for the front.

 

[89 MJ]

4 minutes ago, derf said:

Hell creek has some 4.5" lift springs for the rear.  Everyone and their brother makes XJ springs in that range for the front.

 

Thanks. I am familiar with the Hell Creek springs, I'm just not sure if there is a particularly good brand of front spring. The only think I know for 100% sure is don't buy Rough Country.

[Pete M]

I do believe Rustys also sells 4.5 leafpacks.  not sure about General Spring.  but those are the 3 big names in on-the-shelf MJ leafs so that's where you should look.  

[89 MJ]

1 minute ago, Pete M said:

I do believe Rustys also sells 4.5 leafpacks.  not sure about General Spring.  but those are the 3 big names in on-the-shelf MJ leafs so that's where you should look.  

Thanks!

[JMO413]

Good one to read through about shocks. I measured mine and bought Bilstein using the chart above. Best money I've spent on mine.

And I know everyone hate's Rusty's but mine are doing just fine.

 

[89 MJ]

 

43 minutes ago, JMO413 said:

Good one to read through about shocks. I measured mine and bought Bilstein using the chart above. Best money I've spent on mine.

And I know everyone hate's Rusty's but mine are doing just fine.

 

Thank you!

[JMO413]

56 minutes ago, 89 MJ said:

 

Thank you!

Welcome. I have referred back to that chart way to many times. 

[ghetdjc320]

I run 5125’s on my mj. Just consider what valving you’ll need. Front and rear valving will typically be different 

[89 MJ]

6 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said:

I run 5125’s on my mj. Just consider what valving you’ll need. Front and rear valving will typically be different 

Thank you. I’ll look into that. 

[ghetdjc320]

Just in case you want to spring for some shocks specifically setup for your rig I’ve heard great things about these guys: https://accutuneoffroad.com

[89 MJ]

19 minutes ago, ghetdjc320 said:

Just in case you want to spring for some shocks specifically setup for your rig I’ve heard great things about these guys: https://accutuneoffroad.com

Hmmm. Thanks for the link!