Body Lift vs. Suspension Lift vs. Spring Over
 

some of the folks in the local 4WD club were kicking around body lift,
suspension lifts, and switching the leaf springs to the top of the diff
housing from the normal position below. i thought i would toss this
out this group for discussion. i certainly know what the various ways
to increase clearance for larger tires and the ground.

So what are the advantages and disadvantages both initial and
operational, costs for parts, effort to install (labor and special tools
and equipment) and results, etc. for say a 4inch body lift, a 4 inch
suspension lift, and the spring over?

Assume the target is a nice stock CJ7, or whatever if it helps the
discussion.

Offloading around here (east TN) includes mudding, rock climbing, and
hill climbing...

Thanks for the discussion,
~steve

Re: Body Lift vs. Suspension Lift vs. Spring Over
 

SOA is the best bang for the buck IMHO. Requires some welding though
(perches and shock mounts).

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

"River Horse" wrote in message ...
> some of the folks in the local 4WD club were kicking around body lift,
> suspension lifts, and switching the leaf springs to the top of the diff
> housing from the normal position below. i thought i would toss this
> out this group for discussion. i certainly know what the various ways
> to increase clearance for larger tires and the ground.
>
> So what are the advantages and disadvantages both initial and
> operational, costs for parts, effort to install (labor and special tools
> and equipment) and results, etc. for say a 4inch body lift, a 4 inch
> suspension lift, and the spring over?
>
> Assume the target is a nice stock CJ7, or whatever if it helps the
> discussion.
>
> Offloading around here (east TN) includes mudding, rock climbing, and
> hill climbing...
>
> Thanks for the discussion,
> ~steve

Re: Body Lift vs. Suspension Lift vs. Spring Over
 

SOA is the best bang for the buck IMHO. Requires some welding though
(perches and shock mounts).

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

"River Horse" wrote in message ...
> some of the folks in the local 4WD club were kicking around body lift,
> suspension lifts, and switching the leaf springs to the top of the diff
> housing from the normal position below. i thought i would toss this
> out this group for discussion. i certainly know what the various ways
> to increase clearance for larger tires and the ground.
>
> So what are the advantages and disadvantages both initial and
> operational, costs for parts, effort to install (labor and special tools
> and equipment) and results, etc. for say a 4inch body lift, a 4 inch
> suspension lift, and the spring over?
>
> Assume the target is a nice stock CJ7, or whatever if it helps the
> discussion.
>
> Offloading around here (east TN) includes mudding, rock climbing, and
> hill climbing...
>
> Thanks for the discussion,
> ~steve

Re: Body Lift vs. Suspension Lift vs. Spring Over
 

SOA is the best bang for the buck IMHO. Requires some welding though
(perches and shock mounts).

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

"River Horse" wrote in message ...
> some of the folks in the local 4WD club were kicking around body lift,
> suspension lifts, and switching the leaf springs to the top of the diff
> housing from the normal position below. i thought i would toss this
> out this group for discussion. i certainly know what the various ways
> to increase clearance for larger tires and the ground.
>
> So what are the advantages and disadvantages both initial and
> operational, costs for parts, effort to install (labor and special tools
> and equipment) and results, etc. for say a 4inch body lift, a 4 inch
> suspension lift, and the spring over?
>
> Assume the target is a nice stock CJ7, or whatever if it helps the
> discussion.
>
> Offloading around here (east TN) includes mudding, rock climbing, and
> hill climbing...
>
> Thanks for the discussion,
> ~steve

Re: Body Lift vs. Suspension Lift vs. Spring Over
 

Hi Steve,
There are many problems that come with a Spring Over Axle:
http://www.dehesa4x4.com/osburn/tech/soa.htm Re-arch the springs to
gain height, we don't need the clearance at the wheels.
Have you ever seen a four inch body lift? At one inch makes me want
to put a cattle guard on it.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

River Horse wrote:
>
> some of the folks in the local 4WD club were kicking around body lift,
> suspension lifts, and switching the leaf springs to the top of the diff
> housing from the normal position below. i thought i would toss this
> out this group for discussion. i certainly know what the various ways
> to increase clearance for larger tires and the ground.
>
> So what are the advantages and disadvantages both initial and
> operational, costs for parts, effort to install (labor and special tools
> and equipment) and results, etc. for say a 4inch body lift, a 4 inch
> suspension lift, and the spring over?
>
> Assume the target is a nice stock CJ7, or whatever if it helps the
> discussion.
>
> Offloading around here (east TN) includes mudding, rock climbing, and
> hill climbing...
>
> Thanks for the discussion,
> ~steve

Re: Body Lift vs. Suspension Lift vs. Spring Over
 

Hi Steve,
There are many problems that come with a Spring Over Axle:
http://www.dehesa4x4.com/osburn/tech/soa.htm Re-arch the springs to
gain height, we don't need the clearance at the wheels.
Have you ever seen a four inch body lift? At one inch makes me want
to put a cattle guard on it.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

River Horse wrote:
>
> some of the folks in the local 4WD club were kicking around body lift,
> suspension lifts, and switching the leaf springs to the top of the diff
> housing from the normal position below. i thought i would toss this
> out this group for discussion. i certainly know what the various ways
> to increase clearance for larger tires and the ground.
>
> So what are the advantages and disadvantages both initial and
> operational, costs for parts, effort to install (labor and special tools
> and equipment) and results, etc. for say a 4inch body lift, a 4 inch
> suspension lift, and the spring over?
>
> Assume the target is a nice stock CJ7, or whatever if it helps the
> discussion.
>
> Offloading around here (east TN) includes mudding, rock climbing, and
> hill climbing...
>
> Thanks for the discussion,
> ~steve

Re: Body Lift vs. Suspension Lift vs. Spring Over
 

Hi Steve,
There are many problems that come with a Spring Over Axle:
http://www.dehesa4x4.com/osburn/tech/soa.htm Re-arch the springs to
gain height, we don't need the clearance at the wheels.
Have you ever seen a four inch body lift? At one inch makes me want
to put a cattle guard on it.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

River Horse wrote:
>
> some of the folks in the local 4WD club were kicking around body lift,
> suspension lifts, and switching the leaf springs to the top of the diff
> housing from the normal position below. i thought i would toss this
> out this group for discussion. i certainly know what the various ways
> to increase clearance for larger tires and the ground.
>
> So what are the advantages and disadvantages both initial and
> operational, costs for parts, effort to install (labor and special tools
> and equipment) and results, etc. for say a 4inch body lift, a 4 inch
> suspension lift, and the spring over?
>
> Assume the target is a nice stock CJ7, or whatever if it helps the
> discussion.
>
> Offloading around here (east TN) includes mudding, rock climbing, and
> hill climbing...
>
> Thanks for the discussion,
> ~steve

Re: Body Lift vs. Suspension Lift vs. Spring Over
 

A FOUR INCH BODY LIFT?!?!
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Re: Body Lift vs. Suspension Lift vs. Spring Over
 

A FOUR INCH BODY LIFT?!?!
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Re: Body Lift vs. Suspension Lift vs. Spring Over
 

A FOUR INCH BODY LIFT?!?!
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