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Post by jeepguy on Nov 2, 2006 17:50:03 GMT -3
Hello everyone,
I have been lurking around on this board for quite some time. I am finally ready to lift my 97 XJ. I was thinking of going with the Rustys Full Spring Kit due to the great price. The truth is that I have no clue as to how to install the thing. I have to admit that I have no wrenching experience. I do love my Jeep, and would love to wheel it. So anyway, I called a 4WD shop to ask about installation. They told me to go with a BDS kit for 800 bucks, and another 800 to install it. Ouch! I cant justify that. I paid 5000 for the Jeep. Bought it with 60K on it. (Pretty proud of the deal!) Anyway, can anyone suggest a good kit at a fair price? Also, I cant do the install and feel bad about imposing on guys on this board for help. I would be willing to pay a shop to do it, but 800 is steep for me. Does anyone know of a good shop that could do the install for less money? Thanks in advance for any input.
David
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Post by axle on Nov 2, 2006 18:03:15 GMT -3
Where do you live? I may be able to help you.
Bob
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Post by jeepguy on Nov 2, 2006 18:10:55 GMT -3
I live in North Andover, MA.
David
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Post by mmagnumpi9 on Nov 2, 2006 18:12:56 GMT -3
What lift were you going to install 3inch rustys?
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Post by jeepguy on Nov 2, 2006 18:32:40 GMT -3
I was planning to go with the 3'' Rustys Full Spring Pack. The guy at the 4WD shop said it was a POS, and that I should go with a BDS for 800 bucks. (That price did include the ubolts and the drop pitman arm) Then another 800 to install. Any thoughts?
D.
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Post by Tooch on Nov 2, 2006 18:35:14 GMT -3
Well I'm in boston and if you need some hands, let me know and I'll see if I can help. As far as which lift, I don't have a XJ so I'm no help, but I'll gladly help install it.
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Post by hunna on Nov 2, 2006 18:42:35 GMT -3
idk but i had the Rusty's 3" kit in my old jeep and it was pretty nice fr the price. i have his 4.5" kit in my jeep now and don't really have to many complaints about it other then the track bar and it would be nice if the u&l arms were a little longer.
but if i was you, I'd spend the money on the most complete kit you can afford then find a friend to help install it.
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Post by 2000Cherokee on Nov 2, 2006 22:22:00 GMT -3
i have the rustys 3" spring pack kit and i like it. i have done minor wheeling with it and it is alright...
theres extra stuff you should buy thats not included in the kit. just do your research before you buy.. installing a lift isnt that hard. i installed mine and prior to that i hadnt done much wrenching.
i may be able to help you install it as well. depending on what day
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Post by Twisty on Nov 2, 2006 22:54:50 GMT -3
I was planning to go with the 3'' Rustys Full Spring Pack. The guy at the 4WD shop said it was a POS, and that I should go with a BDS for 800 bucks. (That price did include the ubolts and the drop pitman arm) Then another 800 to install. Any thoughts? D. u bolts are cheap (like $8 each with nuts, and washers) and i dont think you need a drop pitman arm on an XJ with only 3" of lift. what about looking at the RE 3.5 SuperFlex it from jeepinoutfitters.com www.jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=120 ? If you get the AAL, you could hunt for some usex XJ packs, and do it rock lizard style www.rocklizardfabrications.com/home_brew_budget_boost.htm add 1 or 2 more leafs then the guide, put a 1" lift shackle on and you're set. for $150 more then rustys (gotta pay shipping for rustys remember) you get LCA's, front discos, and a brake line (and free shipping). just an option. Oh yeah, and you can get a 5% discount from jeepinoutfitters if you add JFM05 into the discount code box. sorry to semi hi-jack. |
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Post by 2000Cherokee on Nov 2, 2006 23:05:24 GMT -3
he could even go with the super ride and save some extra coin
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Post by Twisty on Nov 2, 2006 23:11:39 GMT -3
if he wheels at all, he will want the SF tho. but if its a road rig, then mike is right about the SR.
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Post by 2000Cherokee on Nov 2, 2006 23:13:50 GMT -3
either way it RE makes good stuff.
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Post by jps4jeep on Nov 3, 2006 14:23:38 GMT -3
I was planning to go with the 3'' Rustys Full Spring Pack. The guy at the 4WD shop said it was a POS, and that I should go with a BDS for 800 bucks. (That price did include the ubolts and the drop pitman arm) Then another 800 to install. Any thoughts? D. Let me guess, Joe over at East Coast? Great guy, hates (and I mean absolutly hates rusty's) Put what ever you want on it. once you get more into the hobby, you will start mixing and matching what you like, parts that fit your driving style. Depending on when you want to install, I too could help. I get paid in beer, and I consume during the install. |
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Post by ayoung on Nov 4, 2006 1:34:27 GMT -3
twisted, ubolts are not cheap, they are 40 bucks for a set, too me those are very expensive damn bolts, especially when you can only use them once
I have rustys three inch packs with a second leaf off a stock pack thrown in and a RE shackle, works decent...nothing special about it
I have his 4.5" front coils, they are pretty soft but also work fine
There might be kits that run nicer on the road or off road, but i never expected my jeep to drive very well on the road and it does fine offroad for what i do with it
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Post by dsgray16 on Nov 4, 2006 12:35:19 GMT -3
Rustys really isnt that bad as long as he send you the right parts  Whatever you do dont pay somebody to instal the lift, somebody will help you, including my self, if need be. I work for beer and pizza! |
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