If it's already sagging, I would get the full leaf replacement. Cost wise it isn't that much more.
The hardest part on my Cow Beast was the right rear upper shock bolts both snapped as we were installing the last shock on.
First MOD - Gas Tank skid. Not all XJ's came with them.
Second mod - Oil pan armor. Don't know how it sits in the 4.0l's, but that should be the first mod. My Cow's 2.8l was protected by the axle. For a rock to reach it I would have had to snap the axle housing.
Third mod - Rock rails
What rear axle is it? If D35, find yourself a 8.25 or D44 to swap in from another XJ. D35 can be done, just limits you in some ways.
Lifts, if your not worried about ride comfort and what not, look at Rough Country 4.5" for price. I think Diego is a dealer for them nowadays. I got mine through Jeff at Adrealaine Off-Road there in Burtonsville, MD. 1 1/2 ago it cost me around $500 I think, Georgia would know the exact price.
I ran 32" BFG M/T's with a lot of trimming on it.
Really depends how stock you want to stay.
You can pick up 31's rather cheap from someone in a YJ/TJ that is going to 33's. Bolt patterns are the same. Also you can look at Ford Rangers. The newer ones have the same bolt patterns as well I belive. Some F150's as well.
All and all my Cow Beast was a $3k build to include purchase, lift, wheels, tires, new carb. So XJ's are great for budget building.
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