1" or 2" Lift
 

I'm getting bored here and have a bunch of time off coming up.

I want to give my sagging Jeep a bit of lift but not something
extreme, I plan on getting new leaf springs next spring but in the
mean time I was thinking of lifting my body 1 or 2 inches.

Does anyone here have any insight on doing a lift?
Will I be happy with a 1" lift.... are the effects noticable?
1" or 2"...what would you guys suggest?

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

Here's how it's done.
http://www.4x4xplor.com/bl.html

I have 1.25" on my TJ. I wouldn't go higher than that for looks (the huge,
unsightly gap it creates) or safety (lifting the body away from the frame
multiplies forces on the bolts holding them together when you start twisting
things up on the trails) not to mention changes in your enter of gravity.

I've found my added 1.25 inches is very noticable and I'm happy with it.

Nathan

"Jeepster" <yj_driver_NO_SPAM@excite.com> wrote in message
news:9kocuvoc692bui1v2h7prans4jodi0ffof@4ax.com...
> I'm getting bored here and have a bunch of time off coming up.
>
> I want to give my sagging Jeep a bit of lift but not something
> extreme, I plan on getting new leaf springs next spring but in the
> mean time I was thinking of lifting my body 1 or 2 inches.
>
> Does anyone here have any insight on doing a lift?
> Will I be happy with a 1" lift.... are the effects noticable?
> 1" or 2"...what would you guys suggest?

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

Here's how it's done.
http://www.4x4xplor.com/bl.html

I have 1.25" on my TJ. I wouldn't go higher than that for looks (the huge,
unsightly gap it creates) or safety (lifting the body away from the frame
multiplies forces on the bolts holding them together when you start twisting
things up on the trails) not to mention changes in your enter of gravity.

I've found my added 1.25 inches is very noticable and I'm happy with it.

Nathan

"Jeepster" <yj_driver_NO_SPAM@excite.com> wrote in message
news:9kocuvoc692bui1v2h7prans4jodi0ffof@4ax.com...
> I'm getting bored here and have a bunch of time off coming up.
>
> I want to give my sagging Jeep a bit of lift but not something
> extreme, I plan on getting new leaf springs next spring but in the
> mean time I was thinking of lifting my body 1 or 2 inches.
>
> Does anyone here have any insight on doing a lift?
> Will I be happy with a 1" lift.... are the effects noticable?
> 1" or 2"...what would you guys suggest?

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

Here's how it's done.
http://www.4x4xplor.com/bl.html

I have 1.25" on my TJ. I wouldn't go higher than that for looks (the huge,
unsightly gap it creates) or safety (lifting the body away from the frame
multiplies forces on the bolts holding them together when you start twisting
things up on the trails) not to mention changes in your enter of gravity.

I've found my added 1.25 inches is very noticable and I'm happy with it.

Nathan

"Jeepster" <yj_driver_NO_SPAM@excite.com> wrote in message
news:9kocuvoc692bui1v2h7prans4jodi0ffof@4ax.com...
> I'm getting bored here and have a bunch of time off coming up.
>
> I want to give my sagging Jeep a bit of lift but not something
> extreme, I plan on getting new leaf springs next spring but in the
> mean time I was thinking of lifting my body 1 or 2 inches.
>
> Does anyone here have any insight on doing a lift?
> Will I be happy with a 1" lift.... are the effects noticable?
> 1" or 2"...what would you guys suggest?

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

Hi Jeepster,

Body lift pros and cons:

Pros:
Make some things easier to get to and work on (power steering box, gas
sender, shift linkage)
Clear bigger tires
In-expensive

Cons:
Unsightly gaps
Additional body stress
Gear shifts and clutch linkage can require modification.

I have a 2" body lift on mine that was there when I bought the Jeep, so I
have no experience with installation. The only problem I would foresee is
original bolts being seized up. I have considered reducing mine to 1" or
even back to stock because I don't need any additional lift with my SOA.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R


"Jeepster" <yj_driver_NO_SPAM@excite.com> wrote in message
news:9kocuvoc692bui1v2h7prans4jodi0ffof@4ax.com...
> I'm getting bored here and have a bunch of time off coming up.
>
> I want to give my sagging Jeep a bit of lift but not something
> extreme, I plan on getting new leaf springs next spring but in the
> mean time I was thinking of lifting my body 1 or 2 inches.
>
> Does anyone here have any insight on doing a lift?
> Will I be happy with a 1" lift.... are the effects noticable?
> 1" or 2"...what would you guys suggest?

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

Hi Jeepster,

Body lift pros and cons:

Pros:
Make some things easier to get to and work on (power steering box, gas
sender, shift linkage)
Clear bigger tires
In-expensive

Cons:
Unsightly gaps
Additional body stress
Gear shifts and clutch linkage can require modification.

I have a 2" body lift on mine that was there when I bought the Jeep, so I
have no experience with installation. The only problem I would foresee is
original bolts being seized up. I have considered reducing mine to 1" or
even back to stock because I don't need any additional lift with my SOA.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R


"Jeepster" <yj_driver_NO_SPAM@excite.com> wrote in message
news:9kocuvoc692bui1v2h7prans4jodi0ffof@4ax.com...
> I'm getting bored here and have a bunch of time off coming up.
>
> I want to give my sagging Jeep a bit of lift but not something
> extreme, I plan on getting new leaf springs next spring but in the
> mean time I was thinking of lifting my body 1 or 2 inches.
>
> Does anyone here have any insight on doing a lift?
> Will I be happy with a 1" lift.... are the effects noticable?
> 1" or 2"...what would you guys suggest?

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

Hi Jeepster,

Body lift pros and cons:

Pros:
Make some things easier to get to and work on (power steering box, gas
sender, shift linkage)
Clear bigger tires
In-expensive

Cons:
Unsightly gaps
Additional body stress
Gear shifts and clutch linkage can require modification.

I have a 2" body lift on mine that was there when I bought the Jeep, so I
have no experience with installation. The only problem I would foresee is
original bolts being seized up. I have considered reducing mine to 1" or
even back to stock because I don't need any additional lift with my SOA.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R


"Jeepster" <yj_driver_NO_SPAM@excite.com> wrote in message
news:9kocuvoc692bui1v2h7prans4jodi0ffof@4ax.com...
> I'm getting bored here and have a bunch of time off coming up.
>
> I want to give my sagging Jeep a bit of lift but not something
> extreme, I plan on getting new leaf springs next spring but in the
> mean time I was thinking of lifting my body 1 or 2 inches.
>
> Does anyone here have any insight on doing a lift?
> Will I be happy with a 1" lift.... are the effects noticable?
> 1" or 2"...what would you guys suggest?

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

The first thing you have to think about is "why do I want to lift it?". The
second thing is "what kind of lift will achieve my needs?".

--
Jim

"Jeepster" <yj_driver_NO_SPAM@excite.com> wrote in message
news:9kocuvoc692bui1v2h7prans4jodi0ffof@4ax.com...
> I'm getting bored here and have a bunch of time off coming up.
>
> I want to give my sagging Jeep a bit of lift but not something
> extreme, I plan on getting new leaf springs next spring but in the
> mean time I was thinking of lifting my body 1 or 2 inches.
>
> Does anyone here have any insight on doing a lift?
> Will I be happy with a 1" lift.... are the effects noticable?
> 1" or 2"...what would you guys suggest?

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

The first thing you have to think about is "why do I want to lift it?". The
second thing is "what kind of lift will achieve my needs?".

--
Jim

"Jeepster" <yj_driver_NO_SPAM@excite.com> wrote in message
news:9kocuvoc692bui1v2h7prans4jodi0ffof@4ax.com...
> I'm getting bored here and have a bunch of time off coming up.
>
> I want to give my sagging Jeep a bit of lift but not something
> extreme, I plan on getting new leaf springs next spring but in the
> mean time I was thinking of lifting my body 1 or 2 inches.
>
> Does anyone here have any insight on doing a lift?
> Will I be happy with a 1" lift.... are the effects noticable?
> 1" or 2"...what would you guys suggest?

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

The first thing you have to think about is "why do I want to lift it?". The
second thing is "what kind of lift will achieve my needs?".

--
Jim

"Jeepster" <yj_driver_NO_SPAM@excite.com> wrote in message
news:9kocuvoc692bui1v2h7prans4jodi0ffof@4ax.com...
> I'm getting bored here and have a bunch of time off coming up.
>
> I want to give my sagging Jeep a bit of lift but not something
> extreme, I plan on getting new leaf springs next spring but in the
> mean time I was thinking of lifting my body 1 or 2 inches.
>
> Does anyone here have any insight on doing a lift?
> Will I be happy with a 1" lift.... are the effects noticable?
> 1" or 2"...what would you guys suggest?

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

Thanks I was leaning towards the 1" lift and what you say makes
perfect sense, I just wanted a bit of extra room for when I have to
get new tires next fall.

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 04:05:26 GMT, "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net>
wrote:

>Here's how it's done.
>http://www.4x4xplor.com/bl.html
>
>I have 1.25" on my TJ. I wouldn't go higher than that for looks (the huge,
>unsightly gap it creates) or safety (lifting the body away from the frame
>multiplies forces on the bolts holding them together when you start twisting
>things up on the trails) not to mention changes in your enter of gravity.
>
>I've found my added 1.25 inches is very noticable and I'm happy with it.
>
>Nathan
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver_NO_SPAM@excite.com> wrote in message
>news:9kocuvoc692bui1v2h7prans4jodi0ffof@4ax.com.. .
>> I'm getting bored here and have a bunch of time off coming up.
>>
>> I want to give my sagging Jeep a bit of lift but not something
>> extreme, I plan on getting new leaf springs next spring but in the
>> mean time I was thinking of lifting my body 1 or 2 inches.
>>
>> Does anyone here have any insight on doing a lift?
>> Will I be happy with a 1" lift.... are the effects noticable?
>> 1" or 2"...what would you guys suggest?
>

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

Thanks I was leaning towards the 1" lift and what you say makes
perfect sense, I just wanted a bit of extra room for when I have to
get new tires next fall.

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 04:05:26 GMT, "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net>
wrote:

>Here's how it's done.
>http://www.4x4xplor.com/bl.html
>
>I have 1.25" on my TJ. I wouldn't go higher than that for looks (the huge,
>unsightly gap it creates) or safety (lifting the body away from the frame
>multiplies forces on the bolts holding them together when you start twisting
>things up on the trails) not to mention changes in your enter of gravity.
>
>I've found my added 1.25 inches is very noticable and I'm happy with it.
>
>Nathan
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver_NO_SPAM@excite.com> wrote in message
>news:9kocuvoc692bui1v2h7prans4jodi0ffof@4ax.com.. .
>> I'm getting bored here and have a bunch of time off coming up.
>>
>> I want to give my sagging Jeep a bit of lift but not something
>> extreme, I plan on getting new leaf springs next spring but in the
>> mean time I was thinking of lifting my body 1 or 2 inches.
>>
>> Does anyone here have any insight on doing a lift?
>> Will I be happy with a 1" lift.... are the effects noticable?
>> 1" or 2"...what would you guys suggest?
>

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

Thanks I was leaning towards the 1" lift and what you say makes
perfect sense, I just wanted a bit of extra room for when I have to
get new tires next fall.

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 04:05:26 GMT, "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net>
wrote:

>Here's how it's done.
>http://www.4x4xplor.com/bl.html
>
>I have 1.25" on my TJ. I wouldn't go higher than that for looks (the huge,
>unsightly gap it creates) or safety (lifting the body away from the frame
>multiplies forces on the bolts holding them together when you start twisting
>things up on the trails) not to mention changes in your enter of gravity.
>
>I've found my added 1.25 inches is very noticable and I'm happy with it.
>
>Nathan
>
>"Jeepster" <yj_driver_NO_SPAM@excite.com> wrote in message
>news:9kocuvoc692bui1v2h7prans4jodi0ffof@4ax.com.. .
>> I'm getting bored here and have a bunch of time off coming up.
>>
>> I want to give my sagging Jeep a bit of lift but not something
>> extreme, I plan on getting new leaf springs next spring but in the
>> mean time I was thinking of lifting my body 1 or 2 inches.
>>
>> Does anyone here have any insight on doing a lift?
>> Will I be happy with a 1" lift.... are the effects noticable?
>> 1" or 2"...what would you guys suggest?
>

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

I'm thinking 1" might be the way to go....thanks

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 08:22:14 -0500, "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com>
wrote:

>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Body lift pros and cons:
>
>Pros:
>Make some things easier to get to and work on (power steering box, gas
>sender, shift linkage)
>Clear bigger tires
>In-expensive
>
>Cons:
>Unsightly gaps
>Additional body stress
>Gear shifts and clutch linkage can require modification.
>
>I have a 2" body lift on mine that was there when I bought the Jeep, so I
>have no experience with installation. The only problem I would foresee is
>original bolts being seized up. I have considered reducing mine to 1" or
>even back to stock because I don't need any additional lift with my SOA.

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

I'm thinking 1" might be the way to go....thanks

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 08:22:14 -0500, "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com>
wrote:

>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Body lift pros and cons:
>
>Pros:
>Make some things easier to get to and work on (power steering box, gas
>sender, shift linkage)
>Clear bigger tires
>In-expensive
>
>Cons:
>Unsightly gaps
>Additional body stress
>Gear shifts and clutch linkage can require modification.
>
>I have a 2" body lift on mine that was there when I bought the Jeep, so I
>have no experience with installation. The only problem I would foresee is
>original bolts being seized up. I have considered reducing mine to 1" or
>even back to stock because I don't need any additional lift with my SOA.

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

I'm thinking 1" might be the way to go....thanks

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 08:22:14 -0500, "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com>
wrote:

>Hi Jeepster,
>
>Body lift pros and cons:
>
>Pros:
>Make some things easier to get to and work on (power steering box, gas
>sender, shift linkage)
>Clear bigger tires
>In-expensive
>
>Cons:
>Unsightly gaps
>Additional body stress
>Gear shifts and clutch linkage can require modification.
>
>I have a 2" body lift on mine that was there when I bought the Jeep, so I
>have no experience with installation. The only problem I would foresee is
>original bolts being seized up. I have considered reducing mine to 1" or
>even back to stock because I don't need any additional lift with my SOA.

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

I just wanted a bit of extra room for when I have to get new tires
next fall (I want to go a bit taller this time) and to give the Jeep a
look like it isn't getting old and sagging.
Thanks

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 08:28:19 -0500, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com>
wrote:

>The first thing you have to think about is "why do I want to lift it?". The
>second thing is "what kind of lift will achieve my needs?".

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

I just wanted a bit of extra room for when I have to get new tires
next fall (I want to go a bit taller this time) and to give the Jeep a
look like it isn't getting old and sagging.
Thanks

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 08:28:19 -0500, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com>
wrote:

>The first thing you have to think about is "why do I want to lift it?". The
>second thing is "what kind of lift will achieve my needs?".

Re: 1" or 2" Lift
 

I just wanted a bit of extra room for when I have to get new tires
next fall (I want to go a bit taller this time) and to give the Jeep a
look like it isn't getting old and sagging.
Thanks

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 08:28:19 -0500, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com>
wrote:

>The first thing you have to think about is "why do I want to lift it?". The
>second thing is "what kind of lift will achieve my needs?".