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Cheap lift.. if there is one

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by bnrboy775, Jun 30, 2005.

  1. Jun 30, 2005
    bnrboy775

    bnrboy775 New Member

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    im looking for a cheaper way to lift my jeep, i think i would only go like 2.5 in. im not going to be doing to much hardcore fourwheeling to need much more then that.. where is a good place to get one anyone know?
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    bnrboy775, Jun 30, 2005
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  2. Jun 30, 2005
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    You can do about 1" to about 1.5" with a shackle lift, but you may induce a bad "death wobble" if your front end isn't nice and tight in all respects due to the change in the castor angle up front.

    A better bet all around is a 1" "add-a leaf" kit, or a complete set of springs all around. You might be amazed at what a new set of stock springs will do for the ride attitude of a Jeep, and for not much more you can go with a 2.5" lift kit. The best buys seem to be a kit with the shocks included, since the stock shocks won't cut it with a 2.5" lift. A lot of guys here have dealt with Bob Supplee out in OK and have been very pleased with both his service and prices. YMMV. ;)
     
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  3. Jul 1, 2005
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Cheaper than what?

    IMHO a spring lift is the only way. If you can't afford it, wait till you can.

    You can do *alot* of four wheeling with a stock-height Jeep. Way more than the 4WD magazines would have you believe.
     
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  4. Jul 1, 2005
    weedy

    weedy Member

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    4Wheelparts has a 2.5" for less than $700. I had a shackle lift and it made the jeep unstable. A spring lift is the way to go because it does not change your front end geometry. Check your TOE after installing the lift.
     
    weedy, Jul 1, 2005
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  5. Jul 1, 2005
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    4WDH has their brand of 2" lift for $549.
     
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    Gixx

    Gixx Member

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    Check with Bob,

    I just got a BDS 2.5 lift with shocks from him for around $500. The ride quality difference is amazing. The stock 10-leaf springs would shake your teeth out. I'm running 33's with it and have not seen any rubbing yet.
     
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  7. Jul 1, 2005
    $ sink

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    about a year ago I found a guy selling a set of 1" lift springs and a shackle reverse kit that had been installed but never driven, he had given up on the project. picked up all for $200
     
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    sasquatch

    sasquatch I'm big in Japan.

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    Ummmm.....
     
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  9. Jul 1, 2005
    bnrboy775

    bnrboy775 New Member

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    thanks guys, i know i can go many places with my jeep at stock height, ive taken it through a few ditches and other things and it had no problem, just wanting a lil more mainly for bigger tires
     
    bnrboy775, Jul 1, 2005
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