How to lift it

scuba4321 · #1 02-21-2005, 07:59 PM

i am buying a 2" lift with shackle and spacer. Can someone email my directions on how to do this the correct way.

gtmud · #2 02-21-2005, 11:11 PM

Scuba,
I have a 2" lift(coil spacer, add-a-leaf) would recommend a 3" lift, you'll be happier.

92XJDEVIL · #3 02-23-2005, 02:32 PM

What year is your xj? I have a 92 and it is lifted with the spacer shackle method. I believe I still have the instructions somewhere. One thing to please, please remember is that the upper bolt for the rear shackle is welded on the inside of the psuedo frame rail. If the weld breaks on that nut, there is some work involved to repair it. Main thing, take your time and go slow.

scuba4321 · #4 02-23-2005, 07:21 PM

Mine is a 1993, did you have any driveability issues?

gtmud · #5 02-24-2005, 08:35 AM

After even a 2" LIFT YOU WILL NEED AN ALIGNMENT! That should be the only thing you should notice.

mx52nv · #6 02-24-2005, 01:12 PM

hey Scuba, I have a pair of stock ZJ coils you may want. they will give you 1in lift over stock and combine them with the spacers to give you more. they also flex better than the XJ coils.

92XJDEVIL · #7 02-25-2005, 09:49 AM

Scuba, to be honest, the ride has actually improved believe it or not. I am very pleased with the outcome. I need to trim the exhaust. the bottom bolt on the shackle hits the exhaust tip. Other than that all is well.

scuba4321 · #8 02-25-2005, 06:12 PM

devil,was it hard to do? what size tires do you have

92XJDEVIL · #9 03-01-2005, 11:23 AM

No, it was not hard at all. The hardest thing for me was taking my time on the rear. It helps a lot to have some help with you, more muscle than brains as far as the help goes. Just being careful and not rushing you can make it through pretty easy. I could not find my instructions, but i know they are posted on the net somewhere, once I find them, I'll post the link for you. Right now, I have 31 x 10.50 on stock 95 Wrangler rims. Given the mountain like terrain in Houston, Tx (lol) they wor fine.

scuba4321 · #10 03-02-2005, 04:48 PM

Just ordered my lift today,will be here friday, Already got my pro-comp 31's in my garage on Jeep Classic wheels, can not wait!

thinmints · #11 03-03-2005, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 92XJDEVIL

No, it was not hard at all. The hardest thing for me was taking my time on the rear. It helps a lot to have some help with you, more muscle than brains as far as the help goes. Just being careful and not rushing you can make it through pretty easy. I could not find my instructions, but i know they are posted on the net somewhere, once I find them, I'll post the link for you. Right now, I have 31 x 10.50 on stock 95 Wrangler rims. Given the mountain like terrain in Houston, Tx (lol) they wor fine.

With the bigger tires do you have any issues with the speedo being out of wack?

92XJDEVIL · #12 03-04-2005, 11:36 AM

thinmints,

yes, any time you change tires/gears it is good to have your speedo calibrated. When I finished with the lift etc, I had to change the gear in the tranny. I used this article as a guide and it was easy

http://www.jeepin.com/features/speedogear/index.asp

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