Lift/BB question

BB98xj

BB98xj

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I have a 3.5" lift on my 98 xj, Could i also but a BB on there together?
 
yeah you can. might cause some problems on the front end but it should be fine. would help to have adjustable control arms. but yeah go for it it should be just fine if its around the 2 inch range or less
 
Yeah im just trying to fit 33s without cutting or rubbing. So i should be able to get away with an inch and a half. Will i need to buy longer shocks or anything? Or just the BB?
 
Well in the front, putting the spacers on will bring your front tires back some unless you have adjustable arms and you will end up rubbing still, I had that issue on mine. But you should be fine with the shocks you have on it, you can always get shock extenders for the front and bar pin eliminators for the rear to make them a little longer.
 
Yeah or you could just get a set of longer fixed control arms, but either way longer control arms will be needed unless you are willing to trim some. There is a way to move the stock control arm mount forward some but I don't know if its worth the trouble for the small distance it gives you.
 
rough country arms are reasonably priced and work well, but I'd keep an eye out in the for sale ads on here and check craigslist. About how much lift will you have overall with the spacers and coils?
 
Okay, I have 3.5 now, so around 5. I will need that SYE and a steering stablizer right?
 
Well I have a set of Rusty's Offroad fixed control arms for a 4.5" lift that need new bushings I could part with for cheap if you're interested?
And you should be fine with out either of those. I have a steering stabilizer but honestly couldn't really tell the difference. And I'm about 6.5" of lift without a SYE, I do get some driveline vibrations but not enough to shell out the money for a SYE. They are recommended for anything over 4.5" of lift but it every Jeep is different on how much it vibrates.
 
How much ya want? Dang, I don't blame you on not doing it. Did you stack your lift, or is it one?
 
I'd like to get $45 for them, it's only the lowers and like I said they need bushings. They take OEM replacement bushings for regular XJ control arms, here's one link to where you can get the bushings http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RC-BH830&Category_Code=ARMS but you may be able to find them cheaper elsewhere.
It's a stacked lift, I have Rusty's 4.5" coils and leaf springs with 1.75" coil spacers up front and 2" extended shackles in the rear. And I have Rough Country adjustable upper and lower arms.
 
Ill take em if they fit. So I need uppers too? And if I have blocks in the back is that going to be a problem?
 
Yeah im afraid they are going to break...This is my plan..ditch the blocks get a 3" AAL and 2.5" shackles in the back, and then the front is already at 3.5" so just throw in some 2.5" spacers, and get some control arms. Does that sound legit?
 
Okay I'll PM you my number. And no you don't need uppers, they're kinda like a SYE, you do not have to upgrade to that yet if you don't want to.
But yeah the blocks in the back aren't the greatest idea, I'd definitely go with a longer shackle and an AAL or larger leafs.
 
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