Body lift installed today.
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Re: Body lift installed today.
travis wrote:
>
> On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 14:47:35 -0500, Mike Romain
> <romainm@sympatico.ca> shared the following:
>
> >You can just cut the gas filler hoses and use a chunk of copper pipe
> >with a couple hose clamps in the middle to extend them.
>
> HA! I *just* did that with a spare piece of exhaust pipe I had laying
> around! Picture:
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/5.jpg
> I had the exact same idea. :-)
> Travis
>
LOL!
Just a note for you, condensation will soon kill that piece of exhaust
pipe. Find a plumber and get a chunk of copper drain pipe, it will last
longer. Even a couple plumbing fittings would work, you can get 2" long
coupling or a male female one to solder together with a coupling to get
longer.
Stainless exhaust pipe would work too.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 14:47:35 -0500, Mike Romain
> <romainm@sympatico.ca> shared the following:
>
> >You can just cut the gas filler hoses and use a chunk of copper pipe
> >with a couple hose clamps in the middle to extend them.
>
> HA! I *just* did that with a spare piece of exhaust pipe I had laying
> around! Picture:
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/5.jpg
> I had the exact same idea. :-)
> Travis
>
LOL!
Just a note for you, condensation will soon kill that piece of exhaust
pipe. Find a plumber and get a chunk of copper drain pipe, it will last
longer. Even a couple plumbing fittings would work, you can get 2" long
coupling or a male female one to solder together with a coupling to get
longer.
Stainless exhaust pipe would work too.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
#52
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Re: Body lift installed today.
travis wrote:
>
> On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 14:47:35 -0500, Mike Romain
> <romainm@sympatico.ca> shared the following:
>
> >You can just cut the gas filler hoses and use a chunk of copper pipe
> >with a couple hose clamps in the middle to extend them.
>
> HA! I *just* did that with a spare piece of exhaust pipe I had laying
> around! Picture:
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/5.jpg
> I had the exact same idea. :-)
> Travis
>
LOL!
Just a note for you, condensation will soon kill that piece of exhaust
pipe. Find a plumber and get a chunk of copper drain pipe, it will last
longer. Even a couple plumbing fittings would work, you can get 2" long
coupling or a male female one to solder together with a coupling to get
longer.
Stainless exhaust pipe would work too.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 14:47:35 -0500, Mike Romain
> <romainm@sympatico.ca> shared the following:
>
> >You can just cut the gas filler hoses and use a chunk of copper pipe
> >with a couple hose clamps in the middle to extend them.
>
> HA! I *just* did that with a spare piece of exhaust pipe I had laying
> around! Picture:
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/5.jpg
> I had the exact same idea. :-)
> Travis
>
LOL!
Just a note for you, condensation will soon kill that piece of exhaust
pipe. Find a plumber and get a chunk of copper drain pipe, it will last
longer. Even a couple plumbing fittings would work, you can get 2" long
coupling or a male female one to solder together with a coupling to get
longer.
Stainless exhaust pipe would work too.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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You have asked about two piece axles and how to tell if they are on the
vehicle. You have them.
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
> shared the following:
>
> >
> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the clutch
> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift... ugh... I
> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
> >:
> >
> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you would
have
> >had if they didn't!
> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
> >-Brian
> >
> >
> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of the
> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust the
> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose thingie
> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course they
> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
vehicle. You have them.
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
> shared the following:
>
> >
> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the clutch
> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift... ugh... I
> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
> >:
> >
> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you would
have
> >had if they didn't!
> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
> >-Brian
> >
> >
> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of the
> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust the
> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose thingie
> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course they
> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
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You have asked about two piece axles and how to tell if they are on the
vehicle. You have them.
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
> shared the following:
>
> >
> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the clutch
> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift... ugh... I
> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
> >:
> >
> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you would
have
> >had if they didn't!
> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
> >-Brian
> >
> >
> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of the
> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust the
> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose thingie
> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course they
> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
vehicle. You have them.
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
> shared the following:
>
> >
> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the clutch
> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift... ugh... I
> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
> >:
> >
> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you would
have
> >had if they didn't!
> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
> >-Brian
> >
> >
> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of the
> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust the
> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose thingie
> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course they
> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
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You have asked about two piece axles and how to tell if they are on the
vehicle. You have them.
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
> shared the following:
>
> >
> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the clutch
> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift... ugh... I
> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
> >:
> >
> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you would
have
> >had if they didn't!
> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
> >-Brian
> >
> >
> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of the
> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust the
> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose thingie
> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course they
> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
vehicle. You have them.
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
> shared the following:
>
> >
> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the clutch
> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift... ugh... I
> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
> >:
> >
> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you would
have
> >had if they didn't!
> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
> >-Brian
> >
> >
> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of the
> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust the
> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose thingie
> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course they
> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
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Re: Body lift installed today. - with pictures
You installed 3 inches of body lift?
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On 23 Nov 2003 14:28:17 -0800, carrollcaboodle@netzero.com
> (TrailMarker) shared the following:
>
> >travis <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:<u1e1svsdh8kggfvk5ha49fpi8cdg14d64f@4ax.com>. ..
> >> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
> >> shared the following:
> >>
> >> >
> >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
> >> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the clutch
> >> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift... ugh... I
> >> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
> >> >:
> >> >
> >> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you would
have
> >> >had if they didn't!
> >> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
> >> >-Brian
> >> >
> >> >
> >> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
> >> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of the
> >> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust the
> >> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose thingie
> >> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course they
> >> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
> >
> >
> >How much body lift did you install? I'm wondering how much lift it
> >takes to require changing things like clutch linkages & filler hoses.
> >Did you have to adjust your radiator shroud? Anything else?
> >Thanks.
> >TrailMarker.
>
> 3". Yes, also had to reposition the radiator and shroud. Still need
> to bend the shifter for the transfer case so that I can engage 4-High.
> It's *almost* together now. After adjusting the clutch today I'm very
> happy with how it's coming out. I think it would be a good idea if
> "Performance Accessories," the company that makes the body lift I
> installed, would at least mention the fact that you have to do
> something for the gas tank filler hose and maybe include something for
> the clutch linkage so that you don't have to fab up something like my
> friend and I did. Also the emergency brake cable was stretched to the
> max... I also had to cut behind the tranny shifter and hammer the
> metal to the back to be able to engage 1st and 3rd gear, but the
> instructions sort-of mentioned that. Also had to mess with the
> steering shaft to lengthen it some, but that was no big deal. The
> biggest thing was the clutch linkage. The kit came with a bracket
> that I used, but even after installing it the rod that's connected to
> the clutch pedal indirectly was about 2-3 inches too short for obvious
> reasons. It was no fun, but I'm looking forward to some meatier tires
> now. :-)
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On 23 Nov 2003 14:28:17 -0800, carrollcaboodle@netzero.com
> (TrailMarker) shared the following:
>
> >travis <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:<u1e1svsdh8kggfvk5ha49fpi8cdg14d64f@4ax.com>. ..
> >> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
> >> shared the following:
> >>
> >> >
> >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
> >> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the clutch
> >> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift... ugh... I
> >> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
> >> >:
> >> >
> >> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you would
have
> >> >had if they didn't!
> >> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
> >> >-Brian
> >> >
> >> >
> >> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
> >> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of the
> >> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust the
> >> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose thingie
> >> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course they
> >> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
> >
> >
> >How much body lift did you install? I'm wondering how much lift it
> >takes to require changing things like clutch linkages & filler hoses.
> >Did you have to adjust your radiator shroud? Anything else?
> >Thanks.
> >TrailMarker.
>
> 3". Yes, also had to reposition the radiator and shroud. Still need
> to bend the shifter for the transfer case so that I can engage 4-High.
> It's *almost* together now. After adjusting the clutch today I'm very
> happy with how it's coming out. I think it would be a good idea if
> "Performance Accessories," the company that makes the body lift I
> installed, would at least mention the fact that you have to do
> something for the gas tank filler hose and maybe include something for
> the clutch linkage so that you don't have to fab up something like my
> friend and I did. Also the emergency brake cable was stretched to the
> max... I also had to cut behind the tranny shifter and hammer the
> metal to the back to be able to engage 1st and 3rd gear, but the
> instructions sort-of mentioned that. Also had to mess with the
> steering shaft to lengthen it some, but that was no big deal. The
> biggest thing was the clutch linkage. The kit came with a bracket
> that I used, but even after installing it the rod that's connected to
> the clutch pedal indirectly was about 2-3 inches too short for obvious
> reasons. It was no fun, but I'm looking forward to some meatier tires
> now. :-)
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
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Re: Body lift installed today. - with pictures
You installed 3 inches of body lift?
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On 23 Nov 2003 14:28:17 -0800, carrollcaboodle@netzero.com
> (TrailMarker) shared the following:
>
> >travis <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:<u1e1svsdh8kggfvk5ha49fpi8cdg14d64f@4ax.com>. ..
> >> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
> >> shared the following:
> >>
> >> >
> >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
> >> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the clutch
> >> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift... ugh... I
> >> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
> >> >:
> >> >
> >> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you would
have
> >> >had if they didn't!
> >> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
> >> >-Brian
> >> >
> >> >
> >> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
> >> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of the
> >> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust the
> >> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose thingie
> >> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course they
> >> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
> >
> >
> >How much body lift did you install? I'm wondering how much lift it
> >takes to require changing things like clutch linkages & filler hoses.
> >Did you have to adjust your radiator shroud? Anything else?
> >Thanks.
> >TrailMarker.
>
> 3". Yes, also had to reposition the radiator and shroud. Still need
> to bend the shifter for the transfer case so that I can engage 4-High.
> It's *almost* together now. After adjusting the clutch today I'm very
> happy with how it's coming out. I think it would be a good idea if
> "Performance Accessories," the company that makes the body lift I
> installed, would at least mention the fact that you have to do
> something for the gas tank filler hose and maybe include something for
> the clutch linkage so that you don't have to fab up something like my
> friend and I did. Also the emergency brake cable was stretched to the
> max... I also had to cut behind the tranny shifter and hammer the
> metal to the back to be able to engage 1st and 3rd gear, but the
> instructions sort-of mentioned that. Also had to mess with the
> steering shaft to lengthen it some, but that was no big deal. The
> biggest thing was the clutch linkage. The kit came with a bracket
> that I used, but even after installing it the rod that's connected to
> the clutch pedal indirectly was about 2-3 inches too short for obvious
> reasons. It was no fun, but I'm looking forward to some meatier tires
> now. :-)
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On 23 Nov 2003 14:28:17 -0800, carrollcaboodle@netzero.com
> (TrailMarker) shared the following:
>
> >travis <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:<u1e1svsdh8kggfvk5ha49fpi8cdg14d64f@4ax.com>. ..
> >> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
> >> shared the following:
> >>
> >> >
> >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
> >> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the clutch
> >> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift... ugh... I
> >> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
> >> >:
> >> >
> >> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you would
have
> >> >had if they didn't!
> >> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
> >> >-Brian
> >> >
> >> >
> >> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
> >> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of the
> >> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust the
> >> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose thingie
> >> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course they
> >> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
> >
> >
> >How much body lift did you install? I'm wondering how much lift it
> >takes to require changing things like clutch linkages & filler hoses.
> >Did you have to adjust your radiator shroud? Anything else?
> >Thanks.
> >TrailMarker.
>
> 3". Yes, also had to reposition the radiator and shroud. Still need
> to bend the shifter for the transfer case so that I can engage 4-High.
> It's *almost* together now. After adjusting the clutch today I'm very
> happy with how it's coming out. I think it would be a good idea if
> "Performance Accessories," the company that makes the body lift I
> installed, would at least mention the fact that you have to do
> something for the gas tank filler hose and maybe include something for
> the clutch linkage so that you don't have to fab up something like my
> friend and I did. Also the emergency brake cable was stretched to the
> max... I also had to cut behind the tranny shifter and hammer the
> metal to the back to be able to engage 1st and 3rd gear, but the
> instructions sort-of mentioned that. Also had to mess with the
> steering shaft to lengthen it some, but that was no big deal. The
> biggest thing was the clutch linkage. The kit came with a bracket
> that I used, but even after installing it the rod that's connected to
> the clutch pedal indirectly was about 2-3 inches too short for obvious
> reasons. It was no fun, but I'm looking forward to some meatier tires
> now. :-)
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
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Re: Body lift installed today. - with pictures
You installed 3 inches of body lift?
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:9bm2svs282fltt1sal49hl3g6gdf20kjok@4ax.com...
> On 23 Nov 2003 14:28:17 -0800, carrollcaboodle@netzero.com
> (TrailMarker) shared the following:
>
> >travis <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:<u1e1svsdh8kggfvk5ha49fpi8cdg14d64f@4ax.com>. ..
> >> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
> >> shared the following:
> >>
> >> >
> >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
> >> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the clutch
> >> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift... ugh... I
> >> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
> >> >:
> >> >
> >> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you would
have
> >> >had if they didn't!
> >> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
> >> >-Brian
> >> >
> >> >
> >> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
> >> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of the
> >> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust the
> >> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose thingie
> >> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course they
> >> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
> >
> >
> >How much body lift did you install? I'm wondering how much lift it
> >takes to require changing things like clutch linkages & filler hoses.
> >Did you have to adjust your radiator shroud? Anything else?
> >Thanks.
> >TrailMarker.
>
> 3". Yes, also had to reposition the radiator and shroud. Still need
> to bend the shifter for the transfer case so that I can engage 4-High.
> It's *almost* together now. After adjusting the clutch today I'm very
> happy with how it's coming out. I think it would be a good idea if
> "Performance Accessories," the company that makes the body lift I
> installed, would at least mention the fact that you have to do
> something for the gas tank filler hose and maybe include something for
> the clutch linkage so that you don't have to fab up something like my
> friend and I did. Also the emergency brake cable was stretched to the
> max... I also had to cut behind the tranny shifter and hammer the
> metal to the back to be able to engage 1st and 3rd gear, but the
> instructions sort-of mentioned that. Also had to mess with the
> steering shaft to lengthen it some, but that was no big deal. The
> biggest thing was the clutch linkage. The kit came with a bracket
> that I used, but even after installing it the rod that's connected to
> the clutch pedal indirectly was about 2-3 inches too short for obvious
> reasons. It was no fun, but I'm looking forward to some meatier tires
> now. :-)
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:9bm2svs282fltt1sal49hl3g6gdf20kjok@4ax.com...
> On 23 Nov 2003 14:28:17 -0800, carrollcaboodle@netzero.com
> (TrailMarker) shared the following:
>
> >travis <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:<u1e1svsdh8kggfvk5ha49fpi8cdg14d64f@4ax.com>. ..
> >> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
> >> shared the following:
> >>
> >> >
> >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
> >> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the clutch
> >> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift... ugh... I
> >> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
> >> >:
> >> >
> >> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you would
have
> >> >had if they didn't!
> >> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
> >> >-Brian
> >> >
> >> >
> >> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
> >> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of the
> >> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust the
> >> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose thingie
> >> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course they
> >> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
> >
> >
> >How much body lift did you install? I'm wondering how much lift it
> >takes to require changing things like clutch linkages & filler hoses.
> >Did you have to adjust your radiator shroud? Anything else?
> >Thanks.
> >TrailMarker.
>
> 3". Yes, also had to reposition the radiator and shroud. Still need
> to bend the shifter for the transfer case so that I can engage 4-High.
> It's *almost* together now. After adjusting the clutch today I'm very
> happy with how it's coming out. I think it would be a good idea if
> "Performance Accessories," the company that makes the body lift I
> installed, would at least mention the fact that you have to do
> something for the gas tank filler hose and maybe include something for
> the clutch linkage so that you don't have to fab up something like my
> friend and I did. Also the emergency brake cable was stretched to the
> max... I also had to cut behind the tranny shifter and hammer the
> metal to the back to be able to engage 1st and 3rd gear, but the
> instructions sort-of mentioned that. Also had to mess with the
> steering shaft to lengthen it some, but that was no big deal. The
> biggest thing was the clutch linkage. The kit came with a bracket
> that I used, but even after installing it the rod that's connected to
> the clutch pedal indirectly was about 2-3 inches too short for obvious
> reasons. It was no fun, but I'm looking forward to some meatier tires
> now. :-)
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
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Re: Body lift installed today. - with pictures
Mike, you are correct... when travis mentioned e-brake cable problems I
immediately thought of my problem (which is actually caused by my SOA) and
pictured the Y-bracket mounted to the body - I stand corrected. He will
probably be able to adjust his problem (assuming the length from the peddle
to the frame bracket is OK).
JimG
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:3FC286B1.EDA3E8E4@sympatico.ca...
> Ok, so what am I missing?
>
> How does a body lift mess with the e-brake cable droop? The length,
> maybe, but that is why there is that adjusting bolt in the middle. From
> there back the droop is by the length of the cable case. That goes from
> the frame to the back plate.
>
> Now putting a spring lift on, then you have to be careful.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> travis wrote:
> >
> > On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 21:21:36 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> shared the
> > following:
> >
> > >Hi travis,
> > >
> > >You better fix them e-brake cables... when you flex down your brakes
will
> > >lock-up!
> >
> > Ooh. Good point. I hadn't thought of that. For now I just loosened
> > them way up until I have a chance to mess with them.
> >
> > > For the clutch rod, I cut the OEM one in the middle and welded in
> > >an appropriate bolt (with head cut off) to extend it.
> >
> > Hey, good idea using a bolt. Just out of curiosity did your lift kit
> > come with instructions that mentioned that the clutch rod would have
> > to be extended?
> >
> > > I have heard of
> > >others that used a piece threaded stock for the extension. My
bell-crank
> > >was done similar to yours. Give your shifters plenty of clearance so
when
> > >you flex and twist it won't get knocked out of gear.
> >
> > Will do. Thanks for the tips.
> >
> > --
> > Travis
> > http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> > The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> > :wq!
immediately thought of my problem (which is actually caused by my SOA) and
pictured the Y-bracket mounted to the body - I stand corrected. He will
probably be able to adjust his problem (assuming the length from the peddle
to the frame bracket is OK).
JimG
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:3FC286B1.EDA3E8E4@sympatico.ca...
> Ok, so what am I missing?
>
> How does a body lift mess with the e-brake cable droop? The length,
> maybe, but that is why there is that adjusting bolt in the middle. From
> there back the droop is by the length of the cable case. That goes from
> the frame to the back plate.
>
> Now putting a spring lift on, then you have to be careful.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> travis wrote:
> >
> > On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 21:21:36 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> shared the
> > following:
> >
> > >Hi travis,
> > >
> > >You better fix them e-brake cables... when you flex down your brakes
will
> > >lock-up!
> >
> > Ooh. Good point. I hadn't thought of that. For now I just loosened
> > them way up until I have a chance to mess with them.
> >
> > > For the clutch rod, I cut the OEM one in the middle and welded in
> > >an appropriate bolt (with head cut off) to extend it.
> >
> > Hey, good idea using a bolt. Just out of curiosity did your lift kit
> > come with instructions that mentioned that the clutch rod would have
> > to be extended?
> >
> > > I have heard of
> > >others that used a piece threaded stock for the extension. My
bell-crank
> > >was done similar to yours. Give your shifters plenty of clearance so
when
> > >you flex and twist it won't get knocked out of gear.
> >
> > Will do. Thanks for the tips.
> >
> > --
> > Travis
> > http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> > The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> > :wq!
#60
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Re: Body lift installed today. - with pictures
Mike, you are correct... when travis mentioned e-brake cable problems I
immediately thought of my problem (which is actually caused by my SOA) and
pictured the Y-bracket mounted to the body - I stand corrected. He will
probably be able to adjust his problem (assuming the length from the peddle
to the frame bracket is OK).
JimG
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:3FC286B1.EDA3E8E4@sympatico.ca...
> Ok, so what am I missing?
>
> How does a body lift mess with the e-brake cable droop? The length,
> maybe, but that is why there is that adjusting bolt in the middle. From
> there back the droop is by the length of the cable case. That goes from
> the frame to the back plate.
>
> Now putting a spring lift on, then you have to be careful.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> travis wrote:
> >
> > On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 21:21:36 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> shared the
> > following:
> >
> > >Hi travis,
> > >
> > >You better fix them e-brake cables... when you flex down your brakes
will
> > >lock-up!
> >
> > Ooh. Good point. I hadn't thought of that. For now I just loosened
> > them way up until I have a chance to mess with them.
> >
> > > For the clutch rod, I cut the OEM one in the middle and welded in
> > >an appropriate bolt (with head cut off) to extend it.
> >
> > Hey, good idea using a bolt. Just out of curiosity did your lift kit
> > come with instructions that mentioned that the clutch rod would have
> > to be extended?
> >
> > > I have heard of
> > >others that used a piece threaded stock for the extension. My
bell-crank
> > >was done similar to yours. Give your shifters plenty of clearance so
when
> > >you flex and twist it won't get knocked out of gear.
> >
> > Will do. Thanks for the tips.
> >
> > --
> > Travis
> > http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> > The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> > :wq!
immediately thought of my problem (which is actually caused by my SOA) and
pictured the Y-bracket mounted to the body - I stand corrected. He will
probably be able to adjust his problem (assuming the length from the peddle
to the frame bracket is OK).
JimG
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:3FC286B1.EDA3E8E4@sympatico.ca...
> Ok, so what am I missing?
>
> How does a body lift mess with the e-brake cable droop? The length,
> maybe, but that is why there is that adjusting bolt in the middle. From
> there back the droop is by the length of the cable case. That goes from
> the frame to the back plate.
>
> Now putting a spring lift on, then you have to be careful.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> travis wrote:
> >
> > On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 21:21:36 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> shared the
> > following:
> >
> > >Hi travis,
> > >
> > >You better fix them e-brake cables... when you flex down your brakes
will
> > >lock-up!
> >
> > Ooh. Good point. I hadn't thought of that. For now I just loosened
> > them way up until I have a chance to mess with them.
> >
> > > For the clutch rod, I cut the OEM one in the middle and welded in
> > >an appropriate bolt (with head cut off) to extend it.
> >
> > Hey, good idea using a bolt. Just out of curiosity did your lift kit
> > come with instructions that mentioned that the clutch rod would have
> > to be extended?
> >
> > > I have heard of
> > >others that used a piece threaded stock for the extension. My
bell-crank
> > >was done similar to yours. Give your shifters plenty of clearance so
when
> > >you flex and twist it won't get knocked out of gear.
> >
> > Will do. Thanks for the tips.
> >
> > --
> > Travis
> > http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> > The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> > :wq!