1" or 2" Lift
12-21-2003, 10:22 PM
#1
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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?
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?
12-21-2003, 11:05 PM
#2
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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?
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?
12-21-2003, 11:05 PM
#3
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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?
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?
12-21-2003, 11:05 PM
#4
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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?
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?
12-22-2003, 08:22 AM
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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?
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?
12-22-2003, 08:22 AM
#6
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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?
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?
12-22-2003, 08:22 AM
#7
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Posts: n/a
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?
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?
12-22-2003, 08:28 AM
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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?
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?
12-22-2003, 08:28 AM
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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?
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?
12-22-2003, 08:28 AM
#10
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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?
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?