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Height Difference

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Boyink, Aug 18, 2005.

  1. Aug 18, 2005
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    MsBoyink and the kids kept saying how much taller SSDutch is than Dutch. I didn't think it was that much, until I compared these pics.

    Keep in mind...Dutch has a 1" spring lift, and SSDutch has stock springs with a 1" shackle lift. Same wheels and tires.

    Ignore the fenderflares - compare where the bottom of the tub lines up on the rear wheel:

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    Gives some idea just how bad the body was on Dutch.
     
    Boyink, Aug 18, 2005
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  2. Aug 18, 2005
    Jeepenstein

    Jeepenstein Me like Jeep.. 2024 Sponsor

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    Hey what's that puddle under there?? haha...


    BUBBA
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Big one is old...shiny is fresh..;)
     
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    speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

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    There's a big difference in height. Hard to believe...

    Speaking of the puddle, I can't drive speedy to anyone's house that has a concrete drive :rofl: I have a message into Herm right now. I'm solving that problem :D
     
    speedbuggy, Aug 18, 2005
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Wow! Interesting.
     
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    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

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    interesting.
     
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    dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

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    I was under the impression that if there wasn't a puddle underneath that was a problem.
     
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    ljspop

    ljspop Lurking Bronco Dude

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    Yeah, Lee has had to come up with some interesting climbing techniques since I put the new springs on the flattie.
     
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    Mojave

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    Looks like a good solid couple of inches difference. I'm curious now how much higher "Lizzy" (66 CJ6 T.P.) will be after we install the 2.5 inch BDS kit we picked up at Off Road Ent. today. I think we are starting out at about -2.0 on the stock springs!
     
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    Mojave

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    Forgot to mention - My flattie ("Jezebel") is a "self-drainer", too. Makes changing oil and gear lube a breeze - just add, add, add, and never open the drain plugs! Seriously, I have kits for both the trans and transfer, but want to limit the down time, so we're waiting for next week, and our pre-hunting season engine rebuild. "Kill 2 birds with 1 stone".
     
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  11. Aug 19, 2005
    BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

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    Does seem to sit taller.
     
    BlueFlu, Aug 19, 2005
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