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Car Forum / Jeep / April 2007

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Lift question

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jerryg - 03 Apr 2007 23:34 GMT
Can someone direct me in the right direction here. I want to put a
lift on my YJ. At least 2 inches. What are my options. What would be
the most effective, yet the most economical. I don't want to go crazy,
just want a little more clearance. I have 30" tires and think I'm
going to stay in that range. I don't need the best, just something
that works and won't ley me down.

Thanks,

Greg
The Merg - 04 Apr 2007 02:54 GMT
Go to www.naxja.com and search around.  there is an absolute ton of info
on this there.  (btw, don't create a new post there, just use the search
function.  Someone new asks this question everyday and the answers are
pretty much the same every time.)
Also, look here:
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/home_brew_budget_boost.htm
This is the route I'll be going on my XJ soon (with a bunch of fender
trimming :) for extra tire clearance)

Avoid blocks like the plague, there are plenty of good ways to get lift
without ruining your springs in the process.

> Can someone direct me in the right direction here. I want to put a
> lift on my YJ. At least 2 inches. What are my options. What would be
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jerryg - 04 Apr 2007 03:20 GMT
> Go towww.naxja.comand search around.  there is an absolute ton of info
> on this there.  (btw, don't create a new post there, just use the search
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Hey thanks alot!

Greg
RoyJ - 04 Apr 2007 04:14 GMT
LOTS of back posts on the subject:

4 choices: body lift 1" is fine (purists don't like them), 2" is ok, has
some issues with radiator mounts and shift lever, 3" will cave in the
body mounts if you go off road. Shackle lifts are cheap, anything over
the minimum 1-1/4" lift will stress the mounts and screw up the caster
(won't steer right). New springs are spendy when you add the shocks,
most sets are really harsh riding. Spring over has about 6" as the
minimum lift, can be an issue if not done right.

> Can someone direct me in the right direction here. I want to put a
> lift on my YJ. At least 2 inches. What are my options. What would be
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> Greg
jerryg - 04 Apr 2007 04:27 GMT
> LOTS of back posts on the subject:
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I will look back.

Thanks,

Greg
Carl S - 04 Apr 2007 04:39 GMT
Rubicon 2.5" spring lift is your best bet. Total replacement of all springs,
good ride, decent off road. Probably won't need a slip-yoke kit.

Carl

> Can someone direct me in the right direction here. I want to put a
> lift on my YJ. At least 2 inches. What are my options. What would be
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> Greg
L.W. (Bill) Hughes III - 04 Apr 2007 05:15 GMT
If you like your ride, have your springs re-arced, or add a leaf if you
want to jump off higher cliffs. Just stay away from the temporary lift, and
de arc, longer shackles, as in:  http://www.billhughes.com/93-YJ-2.jpg
       God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:LWHughes3rd@aol.com

> Can someone direct me in the right direction here. I want to put a
> lift on my YJ. At least 2 inches. What are my options. What would be
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> Greg

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engineer - 04 Apr 2007 16:05 GMT
>    If you like your ride, have your springs re-arced, or add a leaf if you
> want to jump off higher cliffs. Just stay away from the temporary lift,
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>> Greg

My son used a Rubicon Express and love the ride and lift.
 
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