best lift for a 2001 XJ?

[chadsmith1211]

wanting to put a lift on my 2001 xj without breaking the bank, whats the best lift I can get the bang for my buck

[FreemansXJ]

How big of a tire are you wanting to run? What will you be using the Jeep for (DD, extreme off roading, etc)? I can offer some random suggestions, but it would be better to have an idea of what you are wanting first.

:)

John

[chadsmith1211]

it will be my DD, nothing to extreme with the off roading yet, im new to the jeep scene, I will be doing some trails and a few other things, I plan on 3.5 inch lift, but ive seen some pricey kits out there for them , also tires will be 33's

[JeepN4kc]

Daily driver I'd stick with 3" and 32s.

[FreemansXJ]

it will be my DD, nothing to extreme with the off roading yet, im new to the jeep scene, I will be doing some trails and a few other things, I plan on 3.5 inch lift, but ive seen some pricey kits out there for them , also tires will be 33's

Anything over a 3" lift on that year XJ, you are looking at lowering the t-case or spending additional money on a SYE. I am running a 3" lift and 32's. I did some trimming of the front and rear fenders to make sure everything clears. I am running a locker in the back and truthfully, I am very happy with how well it does off road. I drive it to all the events I attend and the road manners are very good. I would suggest any of the name brands such as Skyjacker, Rubicon Express, Rough Country, etc...just make sure and spend the extra money on rear springs and not blocks.

John

[FreemansXJ]

Here is my 97 with 32's and trimmed fenders. I also cut down the stock flares to mimick the flat flared look.



John

[KC SCOTT]

Here is my 97 with 32's and trimmed fenders. I also cut down the stock flares to mimick the flat flared look.



John

I like it! I'm 87gn on KCSR. I wish I could have made it to Frostbite.

[jervitm]

If you're on a budget, you can add spacer in the front and shackle for the rear. And if you want a better kit, rough country is a good choice.