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?".