Re: 2in XJ Old Man Emu questions
 

I had a 2" on another XJ a long time ago. I would not go with a full 2"
kit, as it will not be enough. I find the stock ride of an XJ to be pretty
plush. If all you want is 2", go with a budget boost (2" spacer up front,
and .5" block and 1.5" shackle for the rear). This can be had for $150 from
www.rocky-road.com. A 2" OME kit is very expensive, and in the long run,
most XJ owners aren't satisfied with a 2". A YJ/CJ owner can get away with a
2.5" b/c they can run 33's with that, but an XJ.. 2" just isn't enough.

If you want all new springs, my advice is to go with a 3.5" Rubicon kit. You
can get the 3.5 Super-ride kit for $604 including shocks from
www.offroadtoystore.com .That includes new rear springs. It rides very well
and will clear a 31" tire very well. You may need a 1" t-case drop.

http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/carlsaiyed/ You can see how it looks
installed at that link on the green XJ and the red XJ. No driveline vibes at
70mph on either, with 1" t-case drop. Red on was a '91, Green one is a 2000.
Both with NP242.


As always, YMMV.

Carl

"bman" <brianhubley001@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1185049760.188464.320240@r34g2000hsd.googlegr oups.com...
> Have a 96 4.0 XJ Sport.
>
> I will be ordering a OME 2in suspension lift shortly, have done alot
> of research online and found a few questions i can't get a consistant
> answer on.
>
>
> 1. Do the heavy duty springs have the same comfortable spring rate as
> the standard ones? Have seen posting claiming they are just a hair
> longer and with the 4.0 weight if you want to get full 2" get the
> heavy duty version? Could this be true?
>
> 2. Found postings and blogs that people have had problems with 31"
> tires rubbing control arms and or flexing too much and hitting wheel
> wells? True? 30" be easier?
>
> 3. Have seen postings where no drive line vibrations issues have been
> found? True or will i have to shim the rear to get proper driveline
> alignment? in some cases the transfercase lowering kit need not be
> installed?
>
> lastly if anyone has the heavy duty kit do you need EMU heavy duty
> shocks too? Find the ride comfortable?
>
> If anyone has any input or advice related or unrealated to my
> questions i would appreciate it greatly.
>
> -Bman
>

Re: 2in XJ Old Man Emu questions
 

I had a 2" on another XJ a long time ago. I would not go with a full 2"
kit, as it will not be enough. I find the stock ride of an XJ to be pretty
plush. If all you want is 2", go with a budget boost (2" spacer up front,
and .5" block and 1.5" shackle for the rear). This can be had for $150 from
www.rocky-road.com. A 2" OME kit is very expensive, and in the long run,
most XJ owners aren't satisfied with a 2". A YJ/CJ owner can get away with a
2.5" b/c they can run 33's with that, but an XJ.. 2" just isn't enough.

If you want all new springs, my advice is to go with a 3.5" Rubicon kit. You
can get the 3.5 Super-ride kit for $604 including shocks from
www.offroadtoystore.com .That includes new rear springs. It rides very well
and will clear a 31" tire very well. You may need a 1" t-case drop.

http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/carlsaiyed/ You can see how it looks
installed at that link on the green XJ and the red XJ. No driveline vibes at
70mph on either, with 1" t-case drop. Red on was a '91, Green one is a 2000.
Both with NP242.


As always, YMMV.

Carl

"bman" <brianhubley001@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1185049760.188464.320240@r34g2000hsd.googlegr oups.com...
> Have a 96 4.0 XJ Sport.
>
> I will be ordering a OME 2in suspension lift shortly, have done alot
> of research online and found a few questions i can't get a consistant
> answer on.
>
>
> 1. Do the heavy duty springs have the same comfortable spring rate as
> the standard ones? Have seen posting claiming they are just a hair
> longer and with the 4.0 weight if you want to get full 2" get the
> heavy duty version? Could this be true?
>
> 2. Found postings and blogs that people have had problems with 31"
> tires rubbing control arms and or flexing too much and hitting wheel
> wells? True? 30" be easier?
>
> 3. Have seen postings where no drive line vibrations issues have been
> found? True or will i have to shim the rear to get proper driveline
> alignment? in some cases the transfercase lowering kit need not be
> installed?
>
> lastly if anyone has the heavy duty kit do you need EMU heavy duty
> shocks too? Find the ride comfortable?
>
> If anyone has any input or advice related or unrealated to my
> questions i would appreciate it greatly.
>
> -Bman
>

Re: 2in XJ Old Man Emu questions
 

I had a 2" on another XJ a long time ago. I would not go with a full 2"
kit, as it will not be enough. I find the stock ride of an XJ to be pretty
plush. If all you want is 2", go with a budget boost (2" spacer up front,
and .5" block and 1.5" shackle for the rear). This can be had for $150 from
www.rocky-road.com. A 2" OME kit is very expensive, and in the long run,
most XJ owners aren't satisfied with a 2". A YJ/CJ owner can get away with a
2.5" b/c they can run 33's with that, but an XJ.. 2" just isn't enough.

If you want all new springs, my advice is to go with a 3.5" Rubicon kit. You
can get the 3.5 Super-ride kit for $604 including shocks from
www.offroadtoystore.com .That includes new rear springs. It rides very well
and will clear a 31" tire very well. You may need a 1" t-case drop.

http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/carlsaiyed/ You can see how it looks
installed at that link on the green XJ and the red XJ. No driveline vibes at
70mph on either, with 1" t-case drop. Red on was a '91, Green one is a 2000.
Both with NP242.


As always, YMMV.

Carl

"bman" <brianhubley001@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1185049760.188464.320240@r34g2000hsd.googlegr oups.com...
> Have a 96 4.0 XJ Sport.
>
> I will be ordering a OME 2in suspension lift shortly, have done alot
> of research online and found a few questions i can't get a consistant
> answer on.
>
>
> 1. Do the heavy duty springs have the same comfortable spring rate as
> the standard ones? Have seen posting claiming they are just a hair
> longer and with the 4.0 weight if you want to get full 2" get the
> heavy duty version? Could this be true?
>
> 2. Found postings and blogs that people have had problems with 31"
> tires rubbing control arms and or flexing too much and hitting wheel
> wells? True? 30" be easier?
>
> 3. Have seen postings where no drive line vibrations issues have been
> found? True or will i have to shim the rear to get proper driveline
> alignment? in some cases the transfercase lowering kit need not be
> installed?
>
> lastly if anyone has the heavy duty kit do you need EMU heavy duty
> shocks too? Find the ride comfortable?
>
> If anyone has any input or advice related or unrealated to my
> questions i would appreciate it greatly.
>
> -Bman
>

Re: 2in XJ Old Man Emu questions
 

BTW, a 2" will most likey not clear an XJ with 31's. I have pics of my '89
with a 2" on 30's. They barely fit when stuffed.

Carl

"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:f7CdnQEx9tP_4jjbnZ2dnUVZ_gudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I had a 2" on another XJ a long time ago. I would not go with a full 2"
>kit, as it will not be enough. I find the stock ride of an XJ to be pretty
>plush. If all you want is 2", go with a budget boost (2" spacer up front,
>and .5" block and 1.5" shackle for the rear). This can be had for $150 from
>www.rocky-road.com. A 2" OME kit is very expensive, and in the long run,
>most XJ owners aren't satisfied with a 2". A YJ/CJ owner can get away with
>a 2.5" b/c they can run 33's with that, but an XJ.. 2" just isn't enough.
>
> If you want all new springs, my advice is to go with a 3.5" Rubicon kit.
> You can get the 3.5 Super-ride kit for $604 including shocks from
> www.offroadtoystore.com .That includes new rear springs. It rides very
> well and will clear a 31" tire very well. You may need a 1" t-case drop.
>
> http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/carlsaiyed/ You can see how it looks
> installed at that link on the green XJ and the red XJ. No driveline vibes
> at 70mph on either, with 1" t-case drop. Red on was a '91, Green one is a
> 2000. Both with NP242.
>
>
> As always, YMMV.
>
> Carl
>
> "bman" <brianhubley001@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1185049760.188464.320240@r34g2000hsd.googlegr oups.com...
>> Have a 96 4.0 XJ Sport.
>>
>> I will be ordering a OME 2in suspension lift shortly, have done alot
>> of research online and found a few questions i can't get a consistant
>> answer on.
>>
>>
>> 1. Do the heavy duty springs have the same comfortable spring rate as
>> the standard ones? Have seen posting claiming they are just a hair
>> longer and with the 4.0 weight if you want to get full 2" get the
>> heavy duty version? Could this be true?
>>
>> 2. Found postings and blogs that people have had problems with 31"
>> tires rubbing control arms and or flexing too much and hitting wheel
>> wells? True? 30" be easier?
>>
>> 3. Have seen postings where no drive line vibrations issues have been
>> found? True or will i have to shim the rear to get proper driveline
>> alignment? in some cases the transfercase lowering kit need not be
>> installed?
>>
>> lastly if anyone has the heavy duty kit do you need EMU heavy duty
>> shocks too? Find the ride comfortable?
>>
>> If anyone has any input or advice related or unrealated to my
>> questions i would appreciate it greatly.
>>
>> -Bman
>>
>
>

Re: 2in XJ Old Man Emu questions
 

BTW, a 2" will most likey not clear an XJ with 31's. I have pics of my '89
with a 2" on 30's. They barely fit when stuffed.

Carl

"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:f7CdnQEx9tP_4jjbnZ2dnUVZ_gudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I had a 2" on another XJ a long time ago. I would not go with a full 2"
>kit, as it will not be enough. I find the stock ride of an XJ to be pretty
>plush. If all you want is 2", go with a budget boost (2" spacer up front,
>and .5" block and 1.5" shackle for the rear). This can be had for $150 from
>www.rocky-road.com. A 2" OME kit is very expensive, and in the long run,
>most XJ owners aren't satisfied with a 2". A YJ/CJ owner can get away with
>a 2.5" b/c they can run 33's with that, but an XJ.. 2" just isn't enough.
>
> If you want all new springs, my advice is to go with a 3.5" Rubicon kit.
> You can get the 3.5 Super-ride kit for $604 including shocks from
> www.offroadtoystore.com .That includes new rear springs. It rides very
> well and will clear a 31" tire very well. You may need a 1" t-case drop.
>
> http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/carlsaiyed/ You can see how it looks
> installed at that link on the green XJ and the red XJ. No driveline vibes
> at 70mph on either, with 1" t-case drop. Red on was a '91, Green one is a
> 2000. Both with NP242.
>
>
> As always, YMMV.
>
> Carl
>
> "bman" <brianhubley001@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1185049760.188464.320240@r34g2000hsd.googlegr oups.com...
>> Have a 96 4.0 XJ Sport.
>>
>> I will be ordering a OME 2in suspension lift shortly, have done alot
>> of research online and found a few questions i can't get a consistant
>> answer on.
>>
>>
>> 1. Do the heavy duty springs have the same comfortable spring rate as
>> the standard ones? Have seen posting claiming they are just a hair
>> longer and with the 4.0 weight if you want to get full 2" get the
>> heavy duty version? Could this be true?
>>
>> 2. Found postings and blogs that people have had problems with 31"
>> tires rubbing control arms and or flexing too much and hitting wheel
>> wells? True? 30" be easier?
>>
>> 3. Have seen postings where no drive line vibrations issues have been
>> found? True or will i have to shim the rear to get proper driveline
>> alignment? in some cases the transfercase lowering kit need not be
>> installed?
>>
>> lastly if anyone has the heavy duty kit do you need EMU heavy duty
>> shocks too? Find the ride comfortable?
>>
>> If anyone has any input or advice related or unrealated to my
>> questions i would appreciate it greatly.
>>
>> -Bman
>>
>
>

Re: 2in XJ Old Man Emu questions
 

BTW, a 2" will most likey not clear an XJ with 31's. I have pics of my '89
with a 2" on 30's. They barely fit when stuffed.

Carl

"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:f7CdnQEx9tP_4jjbnZ2dnUVZ_gudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I had a 2" on another XJ a long time ago. I would not go with a full 2"
>kit, as it will not be enough. I find the stock ride of an XJ to be pretty
>plush. If all you want is 2", go with a budget boost (2" spacer up front,
>and .5" block and 1.5" shackle for the rear). This can be had for $150 from
>www.rocky-road.com. A 2" OME kit is very expensive, and in the long run,
>most XJ owners aren't satisfied with a 2". A YJ/CJ owner can get away with
>a 2.5" b/c they can run 33's with that, but an XJ.. 2" just isn't enough.
>
> If you want all new springs, my advice is to go with a 3.5" Rubicon kit.
> You can get the 3.5 Super-ride kit for $604 including shocks from
> www.offroadtoystore.com .That includes new rear springs. It rides very
> well and will clear a 31" tire very well. You may need a 1" t-case drop.
>
> http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/carlsaiyed/ You can see how it looks
> installed at that link on the green XJ and the red XJ. No driveline vibes
> at 70mph on either, with 1" t-case drop. Red on was a '91, Green one is a
> 2000. Both with NP242.
>
>
> As always, YMMV.
>
> Carl
>
> "bman" <brianhubley001@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1185049760.188464.320240@r34g2000hsd.googlegr oups.com...
>> Have a 96 4.0 XJ Sport.
>>
>> I will be ordering a OME 2in suspension lift shortly, have done alot
>> of research online and found a few questions i can't get a consistant
>> answer on.
>>
>>
>> 1. Do the heavy duty springs have the same comfortable spring rate as
>> the standard ones? Have seen posting claiming they are just a hair
>> longer and with the 4.0 weight if you want to get full 2" get the
>> heavy duty version? Could this be true?
>>
>> 2. Found postings and blogs that people have had problems with 31"
>> tires rubbing control arms and or flexing too much and hitting wheel
>> wells? True? 30" be easier?
>>
>> 3. Have seen postings where no drive line vibrations issues have been
>> found? True or will i have to shim the rear to get proper driveline
>> alignment? in some cases the transfercase lowering kit need not be
>> installed?
>>
>> lastly if anyone has the heavy duty kit do you need EMU heavy duty
>> shocks too? Find the ride comfortable?
>>
>> If anyone has any input or advice related or unrealated to my
>> questions i would appreciate it greatly.
>>
>> -Bman
>>
>
>

Re: 2in XJ Old Man Emu questions
 

BTW, a 2" will most likey not clear an XJ with 31's. I have pics of my '89
with a 2" on 30's. They barely fit when stuffed.

Carl

"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:f7CdnQEx9tP_4jjbnZ2dnUVZ_gudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I had a 2" on another XJ a long time ago. I would not go with a full 2"
>kit, as it will not be enough. I find the stock ride of an XJ to be pretty
>plush. If all you want is 2", go with a budget boost (2" spacer up front,
>and .5" block and 1.5" shackle for the rear). This can be had for $150 from
>www.rocky-road.com. A 2" OME kit is very expensive, and in the long run,
>most XJ owners aren't satisfied with a 2". A YJ/CJ owner can get away with
>a 2.5" b/c they can run 33's with that, but an XJ.. 2" just isn't enough.
>
> If you want all new springs, my advice is to go with a 3.5" Rubicon kit.
> You can get the 3.5 Super-ride kit for $604 including shocks from
> www.offroadtoystore.com .That includes new rear springs. It rides very
> well and will clear a 31" tire very well. You may need a 1" t-case drop.
>
> http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/carlsaiyed/ You can see how it looks
> installed at that link on the green XJ and the red XJ. No driveline vibes
> at 70mph on either, with 1" t-case drop. Red on was a '91, Green one is a
> 2000. Both with NP242.
>
>
> As always, YMMV.
>
> Carl
>
> "bman" <brianhubley001@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1185049760.188464.320240@r34g2000hsd.googlegr oups.com...
>> Have a 96 4.0 XJ Sport.
>>
>> I will be ordering a OME 2in suspension lift shortly, have done alot
>> of research online and found a few questions i can't get a consistant
>> answer on.
>>
>>
>> 1. Do the heavy duty springs have the same comfortable spring rate as
>> the standard ones? Have seen posting claiming they are just a hair
>> longer and with the 4.0 weight if you want to get full 2" get the
>> heavy duty version? Could this be true?
>>
>> 2. Found postings and blogs that people have had problems with 31"
>> tires rubbing control arms and or flexing too much and hitting wheel
>> wells? True? 30" be easier?
>>
>> 3. Have seen postings where no drive line vibrations issues have been
>> found? True or will i have to shim the rear to get proper driveline
>> alignment? in some cases the transfercase lowering kit need not be
>> installed?
>>
>> lastly if anyone has the heavy duty kit do you need EMU heavy duty
>> shocks too? Find the ride comfortable?
>>
>> If anyone has any input or advice related or unrealated to my
>> questions i would appreciate it greatly.
>>
>> -Bman
>>
>
>