(slight repost, thought better to put this in a technical forum)

Just picked up a cheap 96 XJ Country with the typical run of equipment. Nothing special and all stock. Body is good, drivetrain is solid if not leaky. Will be chasing an oilfilter adapter o-ring set and perhaps some seals here and there. But whatever. She runs and hasn't got much rust. I'm good with that.

What I need the opinions on is budget lifts. Say a conservative 3" or thereabouts that won't affect handling unrealistically. I'm relatively apt mechanically and work at a shop, so easy access to tools and expertise. Have looked at the rocky road ones but customer reviews seem less than lovely, and don't know where else to really look.

SO, what say you from experience and knowledge?

i think skyjacker makes stuff for xj's , seeing your in Leduc try Lite Ind. in red deer, if not call modern motors 403-253-0664

Groovy. I've also been looking at some Rubicon express stuff. But, would prefer to buy locally if possible. I would gather that cause I have the "country" edition I'm already an inch up so the most I can do without a slip yoke eliminator would be around 2" eh?

Hi, I own a '96 XJ also. Put on a Tomken 4" lift in '97, and have had no regrets. No need for a SLE. Use the 1" transfer case cross member spacers included in the kit, and your driveline angles will be fine. I'm running Super Swamper 9.5 x 32 Boggers, and have finished in the top 3 in Street class the last 4 times out. Regards, Terry