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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: mikesknives on June 15, 2008, 04:45:04 PM

Title: XJ noob-lift advice
Post by: mikesknives on June 15, 2008, 04:45:04 PM

Just got an Xj given to me thats worth a bit of work.  I've got a lot to do underneath, new brake pipes and anti rollbar bushes exhaust and other bit's.  So while it up in the air as the springs are saggy what's the reccomendation for a lift kit?  I'm going to be 95% on road and still want to use the power for A road overtakes not bothered about massive lift just 2-2.5 inches what do you reccomend should I even bother and just stick to new stock bit's.

Price is a consideration don't want budget but not got an open cheque.

Who and where to start is what I'd like to know please.

Mike

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Post by: Bishops Finger on June 15, 2008, 09:05:39 PM

XJ diesel rear springs for sure

make sure you source a tranny case skid plate and front and rear recovery points..XJ dudes will be alomg in a while with more info for sure

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Post by: Dave69 on June 15, 2008, 09:18:12 PM

the diesel springs (rear) are only 1" higher than the std petrol ones.

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Post by: scrw on June 15, 2008, 09:19:04 PM

OME, the best, have them on mine, comfy, flex well and aren't soggy on the road














oh and a set for sale  

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Post by: tim_aka_tim on June 16, 2008, 12:59:15 AM

For decent overtaking, it's the tyre size that's an issue. 31s are a bit big and mess the gearing too much. 235s are OK though. 2" of lift would look ok on 235s.

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Post by: JamesH on June 16, 2008, 08:41:33 AM

1-2" of lift and 235s would be good. Definitely get a transfer case skid plate if you are going to offroad (plus recovery points).

Old Man Emu is very good and I miss the comfort of it now I've gone bigger. Alternatively you could go for diesel springs. As standard they are only 1" higher than petrol ones but as yours are sagged they'll probably lift yours up 2-3".

I'd suggest avoiding Pro-comp, their rear springs have issues  

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Post by: mikesknives on June 16, 2008, 08:48:14 AM

thanks guys

I shall price up some OME then.

As for wheel/tyre combo I have a spare set off the other jeep and I was going to fit some offroad tyres to those and swap on the odd day that I'd go out.

Whose the best OME dealer in the UK for Jeep stuff?

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Post by: Bishops Finger on June 16, 2008, 12:59:50 PM

Frog Island in Oxford were highly rated

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Post by: scrw on June 16, 2008, 11:52:56 PM

look in the for sale section!!!

good thing about 235's is you can flex the rear with standard bump stops and not remove the arches
http://www.offroading.net/forum/viewtop ... f=2&t=3621 (http://www.offroading.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3621)

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Post by: mikesknives on June 18, 2008, 01:51:41 PM

Who's Cherokee is that?  That pretty much what I'm after.  What size are the rims?

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Post by: scrw on June 18, 2008, 06:26:21 PM

Mine! Its on 16" KJ sport alloys

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Post by: Dave69 on June 18, 2008, 08:24:21 PM

have a look at the prices of a rubicon express lift kit for comparison. cant fault mine, i have a set of skyjacker dampers all round yes they work but they creak like hell which is annoying. will be swapping to the RE twin wall dampers when funds allow

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Post by: mikesknives on June 18, 2008, 08:57:26 PM

Anyone have experience with TJM stuff?