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oogee · 02-26-2003, 10:21 PM

I have a 96 XJ with upCountry package. I wanted to do a budget lift on it. Rocky Mountain Outfitters has a 2" kit, using 1.5" shackles and 1/2" spacer in the rear, and 2" poly spacers up front.

My questions are:
Will this affect my driveline, i.e. will it vibrate and need shim/adjustments?
Will I need different shocks due to the longer reach required?
(I am currently using RS9000 (9129s) in the rear, stock up front)
Do I need a 4 wheel alignment when it's all done?

Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks!

'OG'

XJ Sean · 02-27-2003, 04:36 AM

Actually the correct answer is it belongs here: PBB Newbie General 4x4 discussion

but to answer:

It's very unlikely that it will afftect your driveline
You don't NEED different shocks.
No such thing as a 4 wheel alignment on a Jeep, nothing to adjust in the back. The front will need a toe-in adjustment which takes 5 minutes with a tape measure and pipe wrench. It's unlikely that 2" will noticably affect your caster

james west · 02-27-2003, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by XJ Sean
Actually the correct answer is it belongs here: PBB Newbie General 4x4 discussion

i thought thats where we were?

XJ Sean · 02-27-2003, 09:57 AM

It was moved here from Jeep tech

(my response made more sense before the flame posts were emoved)

resqdvr90 · 02-27-2003, 01:24 PM

my brother runs about 3" lift on his. he has no driveline problems. it has been on for about 6years now. you probably will need longer shocks. shops always recommend alighnment after lifting. you could probably get by without it.

Krawwler · 02-27-2003, 01:45 PM

i haven't heard anyone complain about driveline probs with a 2", you should be o.k.

02-26-2003, 10:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
oogee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17392 Location: Alaska Posts: 1	2" Budget lifts I have a 96 XJ with upCountry package. I wanted to do a budget lift on it. Rocky Mountain Outfitters has a 2" kit, using 1.5" shackles and 1/2" spacer in the rear, and 2" poly spacers up front. My questions are: Will this affect my driveline, i.e. will it vibrate and need shim/adjustments? Will I need different shocks due to the longer reach required? (I am currently using RS9000 (9129s) in the rear, stock up front) Do I need a 4 wheel alignment when it's all done? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks! 'OG'

02-27-2003, 04:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
XJ Sean Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15612 Location: CT Posts: 117	Actually the correct answer is it belongs here: PBB Newbie General 4x4 discussion but to answer: It's very unlikely that it will afftect your driveline You don't NEED different shocks. No such thing as a 4 wheel alignment on a Jeep, nothing to adjust in the back. The front will need a toe-in adjustment which takes 5 minutes with a tape measure and pipe wrench. It's unlikely that 2" will noticably affect your caster __________________ Just Excreted Eaten Peanuts [quote] How tall exactly do I have to make the spacer to get 2" of lift out of it? [/quote]

02-27-2003, 09:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
XJ Sean Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15612 Location: CT Posts: 117	It was moved here from Jeep tech (my response made more sense before the flame posts were emoved) __________________ Just Excreted Eaten Peanuts [quote] How tall exactly do I have to make the spacer to get 2" of lift out of it? [/quote] Last edited by XJ Sean; 02-27-2003 at 09:58 AM.

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02-27-2003, 01:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
resqdvr90 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11322 Location: fresno ca Posts: 57	my brother runs about 3" lift on his. he has no driveline problems. it has been on for about 6years now. you probably will need longer shocks. shops always recommend alighnment after lifting. you could probably get by without it.

02-27-2003, 01:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Krawwler Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17174 Location: Saginaw Texas Posts: 373	i haven't heard anyone complain about driveline probs with a 2", you should be o.k.