Rough Country 3in

[paulsenior]

I am putting on a 3 inch lift, I would like to ask for any information as to what to expect during the lift process. Where is the best jack location, I was told right behind the control arms? How to remove/Install the clamp that olds the Leaf spring together. How much work will I need to do to put 32's on???? Any help that you can offer would be greatly appreciate it. The lift I bought has front coils and read helper springs and blocks.
I have a 91 XJ sport

[scuba4321]

I am thinking about doing mine too, I was told it is an easy job, just takes awhile! Let us know how it goes! If it is a pain I may rethink my plans...lol.

[MagicRat]

It depends on how rusty the bolts are. If all the fasteners come off easily its a lot easier.
Make sure you have instructions. The most difficlt part I had was driving out the old bolts in the stock control arms. They were really stuck.
It helps a lot if you have some air tools (impact gun and air chisel) and know how to use them.
Make sure you use longer flex lines for the brake lines. The old ones are too short and you will damage them off road when you get some serious suspension articulation. If new ones are not in the kit, Jeep YJ lines will usually do just fine and are direct replacements for the old ones.
IMHO installing the lines and bleeding them is the trickiest part for the novice mechanic.

[paulsenior]

I just finished my lift last night. Got the hook up with some 32's, was a bit nervious about putting them on. Much to my surprise they fit with room to spare. They do rub a little when the wheel is cranked completly over. the sway bar is in the way. Other than that it was easy to install, but was just time consuming. The kit that I installed was a rough country 3 inch, that with the 32's gave me a what I am guessing is a 4-5 inch lift. . If anyone is considering doing a lift for the first time and have questions let me know, I will be more than happy to share my experience.

[altenburgpj]

Originally Posted by paulsenior

I just finished my lift last night. Got the hook up with some 32's, was a bit nervious about putting them on. Much to my surprise they fit with room to spare. They do rub a little when the wheel is cranked completly over. the sway bar is in the way. Other than that it was easy to install, but was just time consuming. The kit that I installed was a rough country 3 inch, that with the 32's gave me a what I am guessing is a 4-5 inch lift. . If anyone is considering doing a lift for the first time and have questions let me know, I will be more than happy to share my experience.

I put the Rough Country into my 93 four years ago, rear first, then the front. It went smoothly and took me about 7 hours. I think most people agree that 32s don't fit on a 3" lift. I was told that 31x10.5R15 are the largest tire that won't rub under all but the most extreme articulation.

Looking at theBFG web site the 32s are 32x11.5R15 which makes them very wide, and pretty much garanteed to rub on a 3" lift

I noted that with my 30x9.5R15 BFGs the road noise is higher, so I have to play the radio loud above 40 MPH. Trying to talk on a two hour trip will leave your voice horse. Other than that the truck has been a success.

Did you change (heighten) bump stops, to prevent the tires from moving up to high in the fender wells? I have heard conflicting ideas about this.

Enjoy

[Jay83LeSabre]

They do rub a little when the wheel is cranked completly over

This is easy to fix. There is a bolt on the front of the knuckle that act's as a steering stop ( 1 on each knuckle) . Remove the bolt I think it was a 14mm or so, and put a couple washers under it and put it back in.

[altenburgpj]

Originally Posted by Jay83LeSabre

This is easy to fix. There is a bolt on the front of the knuckle that act's as a steering stop ( 1 on each knuckle) . Remove the bolt I think it was a 14mm or so, and put a couple washers under it and put it back in.

True but it also reduces the very tight turning radius that Jeep is known for.

[Jay83LeSabre]

Originally Posted by altenburgpj

True but it also reduces the very tight turning radius that Jeep is known for.

I knew somebody was going to say that.

If you crank the wheels and the tires hit the lower control arm what do you do? You back off the wheel a little. True? So your wonderful turning radius is decreased anyway. Why not "fix" it and not have to hassle with the tire hitting?

[paulsenior]

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[paulsenior]

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