lift kit

well looks like ill be installing a lift on this 53 flatty. karge said that skyjacker doesn't make a lift for the older short springed jeeps, said they ride to rough. he also told me i could try a rancho 2&1/2 lift and take all the springs out but two to get the lift and a better ride. any one tried this, if not what types of lifts is ever one using, and are you happy with them.

 

I am thinking this is a good topic to search here.
I know for me, I am buying BDS yj springs with a 3 inch lift .But will be modifing my hangers, and there location. For bolt on I saw an artical in JP about this they were ranchos. for a 55

 

Superlift is what you want! Read this!
http://www.film.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Tech/Springs.html

 

I use the superlift and have been very happy.

 

i have superlift springs with poly bushings all around. the springs are a 2.5" lift and the shackles i have probably bring it up to 3 or 3.5".

Some people find them too stiff, but i absolutely love them.

 

What about Holbrook long springs?

 

Holbrook long leafs on my 3a. Really like them. ridden on several other makers and they due not compare. Only YJ Wranglers do. I am not a fan of spring overs. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2451568

 

I've used the Rancho 2 1/2 lift for years on my 2A. Soft, flexy. Will replace with the same.

Ken

 

i ran rancho 2&1/2 on the front of my 55 M38A1 for 4 years, with 2&1/2 shackles on the rear and it worked great. by the time i went to buy the rears the price had gone up so much, and i got a deal on trailmaster 4 inch, but the trailmaster are really stiff. im thinking about removing some leafs to see what that will do. checker has the 2&1/2 ranchos for the older jeeps.