Hello All,
I've spent a great deal of time reading posts and I've come up with what I think is a plan for a "budget" lift on my LJ. I'm asking to have my thinking verified.
The Jeep.
06 LJ Rubi - auto trans. Stock except for tires, amazingly rust-free for a New England Jeep. Previous owner put 265/75R16's on there, yes, they rub everywhere. They measure 31.8ish.
The use.
Trails that require lockers and probably a winch buddy, I'll add my own winch later. I'm wheeling with a group and toting three kids, this is more about getting the kids out than impressing my friends with acts of daring.
The restriction.
I have a rule - roof and doors off April until October - so it HAS to fit in the garage. Pretty much keeps me below the 4"/33" line. I'm thinking ~3"/31"
My thinking.
I came here thinking Rubicon Express 3.5" Standard but from what I've read, the Zone 3" looks like the answer, quite a bit cheaper too. Both have (very different) upgrade paths which is nice.
My questions.
Seems smart if I go with the Zone to buy an adjustable track bar, I'm not interested in drilling that hole (seems risky, not the drilling, but the fact it is drilled) Which track bar? What size?
Transfer case drop - Should I drop it? Should I leave it? Slip Yoke Eliminator? What transfer case is in the Rubi anyway?
I have about 86k on it, should I just install new u-joints right off?
What is up with this adjustable cam-thing? Do I need that or will an alignment shop have them?
Those are my questions for now - I'm open to all suggestions.
Thanks!
I've spent a great deal of time reading posts and I've come up with what I think is a plan for a "budget" lift on my LJ. I'm asking to have my thinking verified.
The Jeep.
06 LJ Rubi - auto trans. Stock except for tires, amazingly rust-free for a New England Jeep. Previous owner put 265/75R16's on there, yes, they rub everywhere. They measure 31.8ish.
The use.
Trails that require lockers and probably a winch buddy, I'll add my own winch later. I'm wheeling with a group and toting three kids, this is more about getting the kids out than impressing my friends with acts of daring.
The restriction.
I have a rule - roof and doors off April until October - so it HAS to fit in the garage. Pretty much keeps me below the 4"/33" line. I'm thinking ~3"/31"
My thinking.
I came here thinking Rubicon Express 3.5" Standard but from what I've read, the Zone 3" looks like the answer, quite a bit cheaper too. Both have (very different) upgrade paths which is nice.
My questions.
Seems smart if I go with the Zone to buy an adjustable track bar, I'm not interested in drilling that hole (seems risky, not the drilling, but the fact it is drilled) Which track bar? What size?
Transfer case drop - Should I drop it? Should I leave it? Slip Yoke Eliminator? What transfer case is in the Rubi anyway?
I have about 86k on it, should I just install new u-joints right off?
What is up with this adjustable cam-thing? Do I need that or will an alignment shop have them?
Those are my questions for now - I'm open to all suggestions.
Thanks!