Another xj question and build

Jody Treadway said:
If it were mine and I was doing 35s:
-Keep the LP30. The strength diff between them IMO isn't worth the hassle. Properly setup, you'll break joints first anyway
-Lunchbox lock the front and selectable rear with 4.88 gears. Personally, I'd swap in an 8.8 over the 8.25. Plus the ARB is maintenance free in an 8.8 where the 8.25 can require frequent preload adjustments.
-Plate the frame at least to the transfer case area
-Long arm the front with an Ironman4x4 Fab kit. No doubt about it.
-Keep the rear simple and utilize good quality leafs with good shackles as well. Read: Ironman4x4 Fab
-Beef up the steering link(s) and add a steering box brace

Remember what makes an XJ perform so well. Lightweight and simple. Do your best to keep both of those a part of the build.
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Thanks @Jody Treadway appreciate the input, I need to put together a list of lift items as I know my lift will be pieced together but need to figure out which components I need, I know 3link need to find rear leaf springs at proper lift height to do 35s which I will have to trim, fine front coils and of course get 1/2 inch taller or so to accommodate for bumper and winch things like that, so now with everyone’s input need to piece everything together to come up with a good dependable and reliable set up that won’t hurt me or others around so quality is a must.
 
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