Thank you. Soon it'll have a bumper and tire carrier, that'll make it squat an inch or soGood looking XJ! Seems like you have it sitting about perfect now
1999 Jeep XJ
- Thread starter Chapman87
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Enthusiast II
Thumbs up on the XJ, I've loved mine. I'm on my second and am also just starting some upgrades on this one. I wanted to try out the Quadratec 3" lift, which at $219 with reasonable shocks is a steal. Install was good, but they left out leaf spring retaining clips and a shock mounting bushing crushed on install. Clearance in the front was maybe more than 3" and the rear right at. I fit 31x10.50 wth 2" spacers and get some rub on full lock. I was expecting that, so will trim the fenders and do Bushwackers next. I might need a helper spring or a new rear pack when fully loaded and the weight of a new rear bumper. I have a full write up and will be detailing the build .
Enthusiast II
Yeah, I had a RE setup on my last rig, but doing a experiment on budget systems to see what the limits are. I'll be be bumping to a 4" lift and 33" tires in the spring prior to a Rubicon run.
BTW, two easy upgrades that have been nice is some new LED headlights and interior light package. Stock lights are abysmal and both of the following were 3x better at a reasonable price.
Headlights Beam pattern isn't perfect, but acceptable. About $500 cheaper than something noticeably better.
Interior LED pack
Member III
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Looks great love the XJ'sQuadratec is awesome and swapped my springs for 4886186AA. Which I wanted him the beginning but their descriptions suck. Wasn't totally their fault because if you read close you can get the right ones. But they helped me out anyway!
here it is with the correct springs. Much better. (Still has 2" lift shackles)
Great looking XJ, makes me miss the 2 I use to own. I've secretly been looking for another one shhhh don't tell the wife!
