I've got an 88 YJ 4 banger with a 4" pro-comp lift and 31" tires. Power
isn't really a problem except out on the freeway when running uphill or with
a strong headwind. Even then, I just have to forget about 5th gear, but I
can keep up in 4th.

One warning on the pro-comp lift; my YJ rides like a lumber wagon down the
road, so I'd strongly recommend checking around before deciding on the brand
of spring lift.

Tim
"somebody" <scope_addict@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:wOAld.1904$BX4.1656@trnddc08...
> RoyJ,
> thanks,
> are the spring-lifts a stiffer ride on the highway?
> been looking at the Rubicon
> RE5505 STANDARD 2.5INCH suspension system
>
> or the same in the 4 inch but ive only got 30inch tires right now,
> ive heard 31's with a fourbanger but pushin it,
>
> and im keeping my 2.5 four-mouse-banger motor,
>
> advice willingly accepted,,grin,,,
>
>
> johnp
>
>
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:yxwld.25812$KJ6.16759@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
>> 2.5" shackle lift WILL mess up your caster significantly, enough to make
>> it a real stinker to drive in a straight line on the highway. You
>> wouldn't notice it in the woods. If you survive that, the longer
>> shackles tend to bend over if you push your off road trips.
>>
>> If you are just looking for some tire clearance, a 1" body lift runs
>> around the same $80, works fine. 2" body lift is ok but you will need to
>> do some fiddling with the shift lever, radiator mount, and possibly the
>> brake lines. 3" body lift is a big NO!
>>
>> Net: If you want to do it right, do the full spring lift.
>>
>> somebody wrote:
>> > hello, ive a question,
>> > is it better to do a full spring lift,,2.5 inches
>> > for 500.00
>> >
>> > or a shackle lift,,2.5 inches,,,for 80.00
>> > ,
>> > 90 percent time on highway, 10 percent in the woods,
>> >
>> > thanks,
>> > john
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>
>

 

I've got an 88 YJ 4 banger with a 4" pro-comp lift and 31" tires. Power
isn't really a problem except out on the freeway when running uphill or with
a strong headwind. Even then, I just have to forget about 5th gear, but I
can keep up in 4th.

One warning on the pro-comp lift; my YJ rides like a lumber wagon down the
road, so I'd strongly recommend checking around before deciding on the brand
of spring lift.

Tim
"somebody" <scope_addict@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:wOAld.1904$BX4.1656@trnddc08...
> RoyJ,
> thanks,
> are the spring-lifts a stiffer ride on the highway?
> been looking at the Rubicon
> RE5505 STANDARD 2.5INCH suspension system
>
> or the same in the 4 inch but ive only got 30inch tires right now,
> ive heard 31's with a fourbanger but pushin it,
>
> and im keeping my 2.5 four-mouse-banger motor,
>
> advice willingly accepted,,grin,,,
>
>
> johnp
>
>
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:yxwld.25812$KJ6.16759@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
>> 2.5" shackle lift WILL mess up your caster significantly, enough to make
>> it a real stinker to drive in a straight line on the highway. You
>> wouldn't notice it in the woods. If you survive that, the longer
>> shackles tend to bend over if you push your off road trips.
>>
>> If you are just looking for some tire clearance, a 1" body lift runs
>> around the same $80, works fine. 2" body lift is ok but you will need to
>> do some fiddling with the shift lever, radiator mount, and possibly the
>> brake lines. 3" body lift is a big NO!
>>
>> Net: If you want to do it right, do the full spring lift.
>>
>> somebody wrote:
>> > hello, ive a question,
>> > is it better to do a full spring lift,,2.5 inches
>> > for 500.00
>> >
>> > or a shackle lift,,2.5 inches,,,for 80.00
>> > ,
>> > 90 percent time on highway, 10 percent in the woods,
>> >
>> > thanks,
>> > john
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>
>

 

I've got an 88 YJ 4 banger with a 4" pro-comp lift and 31" tires. Power
isn't really a problem except out on the freeway when running uphill or with
a strong headwind. Even then, I just have to forget about 5th gear, but I
can keep up in 4th.

One warning on the pro-comp lift; my YJ rides like a lumber wagon down the
road, so I'd strongly recommend checking around before deciding on the brand
of spring lift.

Tim
"somebody" <scope_addict@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:wOAld.1904$BX4.1656@trnddc08...
> RoyJ,
> thanks,
> are the spring-lifts a stiffer ride on the highway?
> been looking at the Rubicon
> RE5505 STANDARD 2.5INCH suspension system
>
> or the same in the 4 inch but ive only got 30inch tires right now,
> ive heard 31's with a fourbanger but pushin it,
>
> and im keeping my 2.5 four-mouse-banger motor,
>
> advice willingly accepted,,grin,,,
>
>
> johnp
>
>
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:yxwld.25812$KJ6.16759@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
>> 2.5" shackle lift WILL mess up your caster significantly, enough to make
>> it a real stinker to drive in a straight line on the highway. You
>> wouldn't notice it in the woods. If you survive that, the longer
>> shackles tend to bend over if you push your off road trips.
>>
>> If you are just looking for some tire clearance, a 1" body lift runs
>> around the same $80, works fine. 2" body lift is ok but you will need to
>> do some fiddling with the shift lever, radiator mount, and possibly the
>> brake lines. 3" body lift is a big NO!
>>
>> Net: If you want to do it right, do the full spring lift.
>>
>> somebody wrote:
>> > hello, ive a question,
>> > is it better to do a full spring lift,,2.5 inches
>> > for 500.00
>> >
>> > or a shackle lift,,2.5 inches,,,for 80.00
>> > ,
>> > 90 percent time on highway, 10 percent in the woods,
>> >
>> > thanks,
>> > john
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>
>