Got an XJ for FREE!! Ideas?
04-12-2011 | 03:31 PM
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Re: Got an XJ for FREE!! Ideas?
Sounds good, nothing wrong with that!
Yeah, your axles under it now will be fine. I just suggest changing the fluids if they haven't been in a while. Also if the rear has a limited slip or any other traction aid, factory or not, you'll wanna do that on a regular. (change fluids)
They ca be fun! I would still consider the purchase of no more than the 3.5" lift or you'll get into paying big prices for stuff you won't ever need or use. 2, 3, 3.5" will do it pretty good with the 31/ 32"ers.
Yeah, your axles under it now will be fine. I just suggest changing the fluids if they haven't been in a while. Also if the rear has a limited slip or any other traction aid, factory or not, you'll wanna do that on a regular. (change fluids)
They ca be fun! I would still consider the purchase of no more than the 3.5" lift or you'll get into paying big prices for stuff you won't ever need or use. 2, 3, 3.5" will do it pretty good with the 31/ 32"ers.
Look around on craigslist and local forums and piece a lift together. I pieced my lift together and got everything either brand new or with less than 1000 miles on it, then got wheels and tires and all for about $1000 and it's all quality parts. RE, rustys, n RC stuff.
People say the D35 is weak but I've had no issues with mine turning the 33s and it'll do a mean burnout.
I've got some procomp springs kickin around if you want them. i think they are a 3.5" lift for the front. $50
here's my rig on a 5.5-6" lift and 33x12.5"s
People say the D35 is weak but I've had no issues with mine turning the 33s and it'll do a mean burnout.
I've got some procomp springs kickin around if you want them. i think they are a 3.5" lift for the front. $50
here's my rig on a 5.5-6" lift and 33x12.5"s
04-12-2011 | 04:54 PM
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Re: Got an XJ for FREE!! Ideas?
from what I'm seeing online procomp springs are 3". what you can do ( n what i did) if u wanna a lil more lift for cheap is go on ebay and buy a spring spacer n shckle kit for under $100. spacer is like 1.5" and shackle is adjustable either 1.5 or 2". then u can repack you rear leafs and have a 4.5-5" lift all around for decently cheap.
at that point you're gonna need some front swaybar quick-disco's and some LCA's. I'd recommend an adjustable trac-bar too and a longer rear brake line (yj one is perfect n cheap)
at that point you're gonna need some front swaybar quick-disco's and some LCA's. I'd recommend an adjustable trac-bar too and a longer rear brake line (yj one is perfect n cheap)
04-12-2011 | 04:55 PM
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Re: Got an XJ for FREE!! Ideas?
hell since im not 100% sure of the lift give me $30 n they're yours. oh and at minimum you'll want a t-case drop kit to get rid of bad vibes.
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04-12-2011 | 06:36 PM
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Re: Got an XJ for FREE!! Ideas?
This has the whole dakota "add-some-leafs' type deal you were talking about with the rear and gives me part numbers to the cheaper compatible parts from other models. Sound legit? It looks it to me, not to mention he bags on the nay-sayers. As I searched I found more and more people doing this except with subtle differences here and there.
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04-12-2011 | 09:47 PM
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Re: Got an XJ for FREE!! Ideas?
how bout those and a poly thats an inch bigger? Take a quick look at this link-(you too Over Easy)http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...udget_Lift.htm
This has the whole dakota "add-some-leafs' type deal you were talking about with the rear and gives me part numbers to the cheaper compatible parts from other models. Sound legit? It looks it to me, not to mention he bags on the nay-sayers. As I searched I found more and more people doing this except with subtle differences here and there.
This has the whole dakota "add-some-leafs' type deal you were talking about with the rear and gives me part numbers to the cheaper compatible parts from other models. Sound legit? It looks it to me, not to mention he bags on the nay-sayers. As I searched I found more and more people doing this except with subtle differences here and there.
04-13-2011 | 05:01 AM
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Re: Got an XJ for FREE!! Ideas?
Don't be. It's not without it's problems. The harmonic balancer is coming apart but I've got another on the way. My brother rigged a toggle switch to the e-fan instead of replacing the sensor. Other than that just little typical/stupid shit like the hatch-struts are gassed, needs a good cleaning, and is in desperate need of some tires. Hopefully gonna "2 birds with 1 stone" the tire prob if B sells me those wheels/tires.
LOL. Your Explorer is sex though. Probably time to change the sig to "Fully 'BLOWN' 4.0 OHV v6" though. :P
LOL. Your Explorer is sex though. Probably time to change the sig to "Fully 'BLOWN' 4.0 OHV v6" though. :P
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