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Pics finally! 2 1/2" or 4" lift?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Buddha44, May 29, 2014.

  1. Buddha44

    Buddha44 Member

  2. Buddha44

    Buddha44 Member

  3. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Gotta be 4" or more, IMHO.
     
  4. 3"? Looks like a 33" would be perfect
     
  5. 68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

    Gotta be 3inches if not more. If your rig is really light that can be a factor. Same goes for being heavy.
     
  6. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    I agree with the above. My 70 CJ has 2.5" BDS springs & 31" tires, and yours looks an inch or two higher.
     
  7. noahlon

    noahlon Old Fart

    This is a 2 1/2" lift with 32x11.50X15's. Springs from Skyjacker.

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  8. Buddha44

    Buddha44 Member

    Thanks guys.
    I want it to sit just a bit nose high , so maybe I'll replace the rear leafs with new 2 1/2" springs. That, combined with old saggy 4" springs in front might b perfect!
    Also, if PO put the 4" lift on, would he have needed to lengthen either axle?
    Thanks.
     
  9. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Do you mean driveshaft(s)?
     
  10. Buddha44

    Buddha44 Member

    Whoops. Yes, "driveshafts"
     
  11. Buddha44

    Buddha44 Member

    PeteL, the reason I asked:

    i grew up in rear wheel drive Hotrod family, transfer cases new to me .

    second, PO did mention one time when he was off roading the front axle almost came thru floorboard. Then I saw this under my jeep (see pic). If the transfer case rises 4" (with a lift) and axle stays in the same place, wouldn't the driveshaft now become shorter? Maybe causing his incident? Maybe he was unaware and driveshaft shop made it longer to prevent it from happening again.

    then, if I go back to a smaller lift do I have to worry about the opposite...driveshaft now too long?
    http://imageshack.com/a/img841/9647/w8l6.jpg
     
  12. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I'm not an expert on this, but you have the right thoughts about the geometry. All depends how much stroke (travel) you have in the slip-joint splines, in your set-up, at the limits of suspension travel.

    One way is just to measure stuff in the driveway, and eyeball the wear patterns. Or maybe give Tom Woods a call. http://www.4xshaft.com/
     
    Last edited: May 30, 2014