Need some advice.

[95GranZJ]

I have been approached by a friend who just got a Jeep XJ. she wants a lift. I have a ZJ, so coming from coils all around to coils up front and leafs out back is a little different. I have a RE 3.5"SF kit for mine. she just wants something that gives it the offroading "stance" and mild capabilities. such as a few mud holes and some hills. Nothing like major. I have told her about rough country's 3" with add-a-leafs. I have a XJ too. Did some research when i was buying a lift for that. I have herd that add-a-leafs are a waste of money because they tend to sag after a while. to upgrade to the full packs its almost double the $$$... I suggested a RE 2" BB and just buy 2" blocks and sell the AAL's. need some opinions, details, or even recommendations.
sorry it was so long!

 

[Joe J.]

I think you can run 31's with a 2"bb, prolly wont need any other mods either, but I am no xjpert.

 

[95GranZJ]

yeah, 31's will do great, but she isnt buying tires just yet. Im trying to see if add-a-leafs are worth it

 

[fishgutz]

Iron Rock has some nice choices from a little to a lot for the XJ.
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=IROR&Category_Code=PFX
I wouldn't mind being able to put their 6.5" long arm kit on my XJ.

 

[XJfreakHO]

You can find random lift parts all over the forums, I think I have a pair of coils that would give about 3-4 inches of lift sitting around somewhere. Find someone with rear leafs or a 3" rear shackle and be done with it for cheap.

 

[C.Berry]

Shackles on rear and spacers up front, my opinion she wouldnt need anything more than that...

 

[NickMaul]

Add a leafs are worth it. Need to pairs of hands to install but I did it on my jeep and looks and functions fine. Plus saved me about 200 greenbacks

 

[Black Bear]

The issue with add-a-leafs is the increased spring rate. They can make the rear fairly stiff, when compared to stock leafs..