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Re: CJ Body lift question / Rear Disc Brake question / Bill H. ??????

Charles,

One inch won't change your center of gravity enough to be substantial.
Once you do one side, you'll be committed because most of the bolts will
have been broken off, unless you are lucky enough to live in the southwest
US where rust isn't an issue. A body lift is no huge project untill bolts
start breaking, then it becomes a PITA. Hit 'em with PB blaster every day
for a week or so and that will help.

At 1" , the hoses, wiring, steering, and shifting linkage isn't an issue.
You will see a gap between the grille and bumper/frame in the front, and the
tub/tailgate in the back, but again, at 1" this isn't too bad. At 2 or 3",
it nearly makes me cry it is so damn ugly.

Carl

"Charles Ervin" <charleserv@charter.net> wrote in message
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> Rich,
> Thanks for the input.
> I think I'm going to opt for the 1" lift. I have no fan shroud so that
> shouldn't be an issue.
> The center of gravity thing I will consider. Think I'll lift one side and
> see what it looks like before I commit to do doing it.
> Brakes.. I have power brakes now but you raise some excellent points. I
> think you may be right and I should probably buy a kit that addresses all
> those issues.
> Thanks again
> Charles
>
> "Rich" <harrisfam1988@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:RLawh.3432$Tz4.503@trndny06...
>> Charles,
>> Your going to have clearance issues with your fan and the shroud. Don't
>> dump the shroud, move it down the same amount you lift the body. Body
>> lifts are usually easy but depending on your particular Jeep, you may or
>> may not have wiring harness trouble. My 1" body lift was minimal enough
>> to be very little trouble. As far as stability goes, you lift it, you
>> also raise your center of balance. Everytime you corner or avoid
>> something in the road, or brake hard your Jeep will behave different than
>> before. Is it dangerous? That depends on the driver. I've been driving
>> lifted CJ's for 20 years, I have alot of experience with them and you
>> have to drive with Center of Balance in mind. You can't take the exit
>> ramps off interstate whatever at 20mph over the limit anymore. But
>> offroad you've improved your capability. If that is your goal, good. If
>> not, I suggest you don't lift it. My opinion FWIW.
>>
>> As far as the brakes, I recommend you go with a kit that is designed for
>> it. Think about this. When you shift from drum to disk brakes, you'll
>> need to change the master cylinder (rear claipers need bigger reservoirs
>> than drums), the proportioning valve, E-brake actuation will have to be
>> modified, and brackets need to be fab'd. I've heard of guys using lincoln
>> rear calipers on CJ's. if you insist on doing it be careful, it's your
>> life depending on those brakes. An easier way to decrease stopping
>> distance and power would be to add power brakes, much easier to do.
>>
>>
>> Rich Harris
>> 1986 CJ7 4.0l head w/MOPAR MPFI, Tom Woods driveshaft, 4:10 w/Detroits
>> F/R, 33" BFG MT's, Rubicon Express springs, ProComp MX6 shocks, revolver
>> shackles, and a couple more fun tricks.
>>
>> "Charles Ervin" <charleserv@charter.net> wrote in message
>> news:q0awh.83$y31.19@newsfe02.lga...
>>> Hey Group,
>>> I have a 84 CJ 7 (4.2, T-5, 31/10.50/15) that is very easy to
>>> highway @ 70 mph. I'm wanting to do a 2 inch body lift ( as opposed to
>>> frame lift). Other than Steering Column and Clutch linkage issues, is
>>> there anything else I should be considering before doing this? Are there
>>> any stability / suspension / steering / drivetrain issues I need to
>>> think about?
>>> And while I have your attention... I'd like to put disc brakes on the
>>> rear. Has anyone out there cobbled together a home version of rear disc
>>> brakes with any success? I feel sure I can fabricate the Caliper
>>> brackets and (since I run an auto Parts Store) believe that I can
>>> procure calipers and rotors at a reasonable cost. If anyone has done
>>> this I'd like to find out what the applications are for the calipers and
>>> rotors that you used.
>>> Thanks in advance for your help.
>>> Charles E.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: CJ Body lift question / Rear Disc Brake question / Bill H. ??????

Hi Rich,
Yup, most have kill filed me, though.
You take care, sounds like you be going back pretty soon.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
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"Rich" <harrisfam1988@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Hi Bill,
> Good to see you're still about.
>
> --
> Rich Harris
> 1986 CJ7 4.0l head w/MOPAR MPFI, Tom Woods driveshaft, 4:10 w/Detroits
F/R,
> 33" BFG MT's, Rubicon Express springs, ProComp MX6 shocks, revolver
> shackles, and a couple more fun tricks.

Re: CJ Body lift question / Rear Disc Brake question / Bill H. ??????

Nope, Retire in October, I'm going fishing, on top of a mountain somewhere!

--
Rich Harris
1986 CJ7 4.0l head w/MOPAR MPFI, Tom Woods driveshaft, 4:10 w/Detroits F/R,
33" BFG MT's, Rubicon Express springs, ProComp MX6 shocks, revolver
shackles, and a couple more fun tricks.
"L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
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> Hi Rich,
> Yup, most have kill filed me, though.
> You take care, sounds like you be going back pretty soon.
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> "Rich" <harrisfam1988@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:KPbwh.6286$yB5.2188@trndny03...
>> Hi Bill,
>> Good to see you're still about.
>>
>> --
>> Rich Harris
>> 1986 CJ7 4.0l head w/MOPAR MPFI, Tom Woods driveshaft, 4:10 w/Detroits
> F/R,
>> 33" BFG MT's, Rubicon Express springs, ProComp MX6 shocks, revolver
>> shackles, and a couple more fun tricks.
>
>

Re: CJ Body lift question / Rear Disc Brake question / Bill H. ??????

Good luck, Richard.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Rich" <harrisfam1988@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:85cwh.6287$yB5.1499@trndny03...
> Nope, Retire in October, I'm going fishing, on top of a mountain
somewhere!
>
> --
> Rich Harris
> 1986 CJ7 4.0l head w/MOPAR MPFI, Tom Woods driveshaft, 4:10 w/Detroits
F/R,
> 33" BFG MT's, Rubicon Express springs, ProComp MX6 shocks, revolver
> shackles, and a couple more fun tricks.