You need to do a LOT more research. First of all, about body lifts.

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I've found that this entails quite a bit more fab-work than I have the capability of doing in my garage. And I'm not sure, at this point, that I feel up to going through the work to get that look.


If a body lift is too much work then you're screwed. I don't like the way they look but that might be your best choice for a temporary way to fit 31's. Second, A SOA conversion on a YJ is probably the most expensive, and challenging technically and fab wise, lift you can do.

A shackle lift is by far the cheapest and easiest but will screw up your front end alignment while wears out the shackle bushings and you'll end up with a Jeep that's hard to steer straight.

I suggest (besides continuing research) setting your sights on a Good quality suspention lift kit and start saving your money and do it right. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />