Skyjacker ?

So who likes their Skyjacker Soft Ride 4" lift?

My rear fenders can't take it anymore. The 33 x 12.5 have been dealin' them a beating and I finally got some extra $ to get a new lift.

Been reading mixed reviews.

Thanks

 

That's something I'll need to consider as I have a rack on the back with a 2 5 gallon cans and a 35" spare on a steel wheel.

 

Was wonderin'. I guess the best way to go about it would be to install the lift first, then decide on shackle length?

 

Thanks Lynn

 

I've had two jeeps with the 2.5" I liked them...

 

I had a 2.5" in my previous Jeep and I really liked it. Instructions were really good. They make a good product. I would assume the 4" is just as good.

1971 CJ5 :v6: w/HEI
1994 Tucker Sno-Cat T1000
2005 GMC 2500HD duramax diesel

 

Anybody have the 2.5 with 33x12.5? Any rubbing issues?

 

rubbage on the inner rear wheel wheel well with 12.50 x 33'bout it....

 

No fender rub behind the rear wheels?

I ask cause I'd rather go with the 2.5 to keep the CG lower, but not if I keep whackin' the fenders.

 

I dunno about 33" tires but I run a skyjacker 4" lift, 4" shackle lift, Reversed front shackles, and 35x12.50 swampers on my '74. check out the link in my sig.
IMO, the 4" is a scary thing on the street or any sidehill. Leans WAAYY more than it should. Rides really good, compared to what Ive had as stock suspension on other CJ's.
I need it put on stiffer shocks than the SkyJacker shocks that came with it. Might try some RS9000 air adjustables.

As for rubbing, I (with 35x12.50 tires) had to cut the front and rear sheetmetal to the max to keep the rubbing to a minimum. Installed TJ rear flares to cover the cuts.

 

I've got the 2.5" Skyjacker Softride and it really works well - good flex and good quality. My old springs were really sagged out so I actually got a lot more than 2.5". I've been running 33 x 12.50 super swampers for years and there's enough room but not a lot extra. I put 5/16" spacers from NAPA on the rear to make room for tire chains. The width and backspacing on the wheels can make all the difference.

I would go longer shackles and/or body lift before I would go 4" lift.

 

now that you mention it may have some can't remember for sure, I know it did before the lift trying to remember after......

 

Thanks Guys!

I've decided to go with the 2.5" and help keep the CG lower.

Tire rub doesn't mean $h!* if I roll over cause I'm sittin' to high.