Add-a-leaf and lift blocks vs.

[greenjeep]

I am going to be lifting my XJ soon, and I think I want to get the Rubicon Express 4.5" kit. One kit offers new rear leaf springs, the other offers add-a-leaf and lift blocks. I'm sure new springs would be better, but is it worth the extra $200? This is a DD and will see very limited trail use (I also have a CJ-7 and Commando), but it sees a lot of highway miles. I only plan on running 31s, is this a good choice on kits.

Lots of questions, I know, but I want to make the right choice.

 

[SAMI]

YES!!!!! for a good kit!!!!

my buddy runs this kit, with the add-a-poos.... ....however, his XJ has the sweetest flex for anything on 31's i've seen!....rides great, depending on tires...of course....

i say go for it this second! .... he doesn't wheel his anymore due to a new paint job ....you might know him on here as McJeep....hehehe...hope he doesn't see this inbetween selling churros and hotdogs to the Disney fans

great kit, never had any issues...

 

[mbryson]

I started with an RE 4.5 kit. That is probably the best configuration of my XJ to date, and I was running add-a-leaf. I ran 32 inch MT/R's and 4.11 gears. I'd do the leaf springs. Mine rides a little stiff.

 

[DorkAlert]

Well...I don't like blocks...so I would go with the new leafs...but seeing as how its a DD what ever you feel more comfortable with...

 

[Herzog]

Definately stay away from blocks at all costs.

 

[95jeepgrndchke]

blocks are good for when they dont make a spring big enough for you lift, so in my opinion dont go block

 

[JeepTJ38]

Avoid blocks ! Worse case scenario make up the extra lift with a shakle. But thats just my view

 

[RWH]

It's Completely wrth the 200 to do it the right way the first time and get the actual springs, they perform a lot better and don't sag near as quickly. an added plus is if later you want to go bigger you can always add some generic blocks and front spacer for pretty cheap and add a few incheson top of that. but that's when you start running into Control arm angles that are just unnaceptable.