Need info about 6" lift!

[iamtherealseven]

I have a 91 XL stock and want to get 6" of lift out of it. It will be for trail riding and not looking to spend alot of money. I need to know what I need to do. will a 3" body lift and bigger tires get me to 6" of lift? What are some things I will need to address? Bare with me as I have never lifted a vehicle and want to know what I need to do. This is not my daily driver and want to have a little fun with it.

Any info is greatly appreciated.

 

[j602]

One way you could go would be to do a 3" body lift, coil spring spacers and shackles, and 32's or 33's. That'll get you about 6" over stock. 3" body lift, 2" suspension lift, then a couple inches with the bigger tires. Later.

 

[Chew_12]

Just go with a 5.5" SuperLift. It comes with everything and it wont get that complicated. Also try using the search feature, there is tons of information on this.

 

[iamtherealseven]

Thanks for all the info. So the super lift is all I will need? I won't have to do anything else? I know the speedo will be out but it will all work with just this kit?

 

[unclemeat]

Speedometer correction is simple. Superlift is a simple kit. Spring over axle conversion on rear, and drop brakets for the front. You will need extended brake lines. You may even find a kit for sale on this site.

 

[iamtherealseven]

I won't have any problems with the drive shafts or transfer case? Sorry if these questions are stupid....I want to know all surprises I may encounter. I am on a limited budget and don't wnat to start this project to find I have to spend a tonne of money on something I didn't expect. As for doing a search, the machine I normally use will not load this forum, so I am stuck using a boat anchor for accessing this forum and there is so much info and diferent situations here that it just confuses me.

So far my shopping list would be:
5.5" Super lift
32-35" tires
Extended break lines.

 

[kenr74]

One way you could go would be to do a 3" body lift, coil spring spacers and shackles, and 32's or 33's. That'll get you about 6" over stock. 3" body lift, 2" suspension lift, then a couple inches with the bigger tires.

That is what I did with my 94. Total cost not including the new tires was right at $300 for parts. I have pics in the link in my sig.

 

[iamtherealseven]

Kenr74.....did you have to get new shocks?

 

[kenr74]

No, my stock shocks worked because it was only 2" of suspension.

 

[unclemeat]

You can spend a ton of money if you want to. If you want to run a tire wider than 11.5 then you will need wheels 15x8 (3.75" backspacing). Depending on you axle gear ratio you may need to regear if you increase tire size ($ 500 to 600 per axle). You may also want to add traction devices (lockers or limited slip). Regear can be done at a later time. For most people a lift and bigger tires is just the beginning. Your driving habits are important to consider when making modifications.

Cheapest route is body lift, shackels and spacers with a 32x11.5 tire.