Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

I've got a question that will sound stupid. I've got a 1990 Jeep
Wrangler Islander with a 2" body lift on it and running 31" tires. How
can i tell if its also has a suspension lift or not? I'm just trying
to determine what it has but without taking it somewhere and sounding
stupid I figured i'd post a question here and sound stupid instead.

Thanks, a few responses to my previous post helped a lot.

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Are the springs flat? Are you able to take a picture? I'm guessing you don't
have a lift.

Carl




"NewbieJeepGuy" <ndittoo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1160539969.633479.95110@b28g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> I've got a question that will sound stupid. I've got a 1990 Jeep
> Wrangler Islander with a 2" body lift on it and running 31" tires. How
> can i tell if its also has a suspension lift or not? I'm just trying
> to determine what it has but without taking it somewhere and sounding
> stupid I figured i'd post a question here and sound stupid instead.
>
> Thanks, a few responses to my previous post helped a lot.
>

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Are the springs flat? Are you able to take a picture? I'm guessing you don't
have a lift.

Carl




"NewbieJeepGuy" <ndittoo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1160539969.633479.95110@b28g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> I've got a question that will sound stupid. I've got a 1990 Jeep
> Wrangler Islander with a 2" body lift on it and running 31" tires. How
> can i tell if its also has a suspension lift or not? I'm just trying
> to determine what it has but without taking it somewhere and sounding
> stupid I figured i'd post a question here and sound stupid instead.
>
> Thanks, a few responses to my previous post helped a lot.
>

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Are the springs flat? Are you able to take a picture? I'm guessing you don't
have a lift.

Carl




"NewbieJeepGuy" <ndittoo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1160539969.633479.95110@b28g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> I've got a question that will sound stupid. I've got a 1990 Jeep
> Wrangler Islander with a 2" body lift on it and running 31" tires. How
> can i tell if its also has a suspension lift or not? I'm just trying
> to determine what it has but without taking it somewhere and sounding
> stupid I figured i'd post a question here and sound stupid instead.
>
> Thanks, a few responses to my previous post helped a lot.
>

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Does it have the CJ arc to the springs:
http://www.----------.com/93-YJ-2.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

NewbieJeepGuy wrote:
>
> I've got a question that will sound stupid. I've got a 1990 Jeep
> Wrangler Islander with a 2" body lift on it and running 31" tires. How
> can i tell if its also has a suspension lift or not? I'm just trying
> to determine what it has but without taking it somewhere and sounding
> stupid I figured i'd post a question here and sound stupid instead.
>
> Thanks, a few responses to my previous post helped a lot.

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Does it have the CJ arc to the springs:
http://www.----------.com/93-YJ-2.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

NewbieJeepGuy wrote:
>
> I've got a question that will sound stupid. I've got a 1990 Jeep
> Wrangler Islander with a 2" body lift on it and running 31" tires. How
> can i tell if its also has a suspension lift or not? I'm just trying
> to determine what it has but without taking it somewhere and sounding
> stupid I figured i'd post a question here and sound stupid instead.
>
> Thanks, a few responses to my previous post helped a lot.

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Does it have the CJ arc to the springs:
http://www.----------.com/93-YJ-2.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

NewbieJeepGuy wrote:
>
> I've got a question that will sound stupid. I've got a 1990 Jeep
> Wrangler Islander with a 2" body lift on it and running 31" tires. How
> can i tell if its also has a suspension lift or not? I'm just trying
> to determine what it has but without taking it somewhere and sounding
> stupid I figured i'd post a question here and sound stupid instead.
>
> Thanks, a few responses to my previous post helped a lot.

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Measure the distance from the top of the front axle tube to the bottom
of the rubber snubber mounted on the frame. Brand new stock springs
measure about 2-1/2", decent springs for that age will measure about
1-1/2", less than that is quite common.

NewbieJeepGuy wrote:
> I've got a question that will sound stupid. I've got a 1990 Jeep
> Wrangler Islander with a 2" body lift on it and running 31" tires. How
> can i tell if its also has a suspension lift or not? I'm just trying
> to determine what it has but without taking it somewhere and sounding
> stupid I figured i'd post a question here and sound stupid instead.
>
> Thanks, a few responses to my previous post helped a lot.
>

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Measure the distance from the top of the front axle tube to the bottom
of the rubber snubber mounted on the frame. Brand new stock springs
measure about 2-1/2", decent springs for that age will measure about
1-1/2", less than that is quite common.

NewbieJeepGuy wrote:
> I've got a question that will sound stupid. I've got a 1990 Jeep
> Wrangler Islander with a 2" body lift on it and running 31" tires. How
> can i tell if its also has a suspension lift or not? I'm just trying
> to determine what it has but without taking it somewhere and sounding
> stupid I figured i'd post a question here and sound stupid instead.
>
> Thanks, a few responses to my previous post helped a lot.
>

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Measure the distance from the top of the front axle tube to the bottom
of the rubber snubber mounted on the frame. Brand new stock springs
measure about 2-1/2", decent springs for that age will measure about
1-1/2", less than that is quite common.

NewbieJeepGuy wrote:
> I've got a question that will sound stupid. I've got a 1990 Jeep
> Wrangler Islander with a 2" body lift on it and running 31" tires. How
> can i tell if its also has a suspension lift or not? I'm just trying
> to determine what it has but without taking it somewhere and sounding
> stupid I figured i'd post a question here and sound stupid instead.
>
> Thanks, a few responses to my previous post helped a lot.
>

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Bill,

Its more like the bottom picture on the link you posted there... so i'm
assuming it doesn't have a suspension lift to it, just the 2" body
lift. The 2" does give it a little bit of height I noticed but I'm
thinking of adding around a 2" suspension (no more than 3") to it now
since it seems I don't have a suspension lift and I need new shocks
etc... etc...

Would that be a pretty good idea? I don't want to get all crazy where
I need a ladder to get into it by any means. And I don't really want
to go up in tire size at all. So if I add a 2 - 3" suspension lift
does anyone see anything wrong with that? And any recommendations on a
reasonable Kit (w/shocks) to get into without spending the whole piggy
bank?

Thanks again to all. I will try and post a link to pics of my jeep
soon.

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Bill,

Its more like the bottom picture on the link you posted there... so i'm
assuming it doesn't have a suspension lift to it, just the 2" body
lift. The 2" does give it a little bit of height I noticed but I'm
thinking of adding around a 2" suspension (no more than 3") to it now
since it seems I don't have a suspension lift and I need new shocks
etc... etc...

Would that be a pretty good idea? I don't want to get all crazy where
I need a ladder to get into it by any means. And I don't really want
to go up in tire size at all. So if I add a 2 - 3" suspension lift
does anyone see anything wrong with that? And any recommendations on a
reasonable Kit (w/shocks) to get into without spending the whole piggy
bank?

Thanks again to all. I will try and post a link to pics of my jeep
soon.

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Bill,

Its more like the bottom picture on the link you posted there... so i'm
assuming it doesn't have a suspension lift to it, just the 2" body
lift. The 2" does give it a little bit of height I noticed but I'm
thinking of adding around a 2" suspension (no more than 3") to it now
since it seems I don't have a suspension lift and I need new shocks
etc... etc...

Would that be a pretty good idea? I don't want to get all crazy where
I need a ladder to get into it by any means. And I don't really want
to go up in tire size at all. So if I add a 2 - 3" suspension lift
does anyone see anything wrong with that? And any recommendations on a
reasonable Kit (w/shocks) to get into without spending the whole piggy
bank?

Thanks again to all. I will try and post a link to pics of my jeep
soon.

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Aside from potential drive line problems and the steering getting all whacky
on you, no, I don't see any problems with a 2" suspension lift. None that
money can't fix, anyway.

;^)

Earle

"NewbieJeepGuy" <ndittoo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1160621295.471284.282080@e3g2000cwe.googlegro ups.com...
> Bill,
>
> Its more like the bottom picture on the link you posted there... so i'm
> assuming it doesn't have a suspension lift to it, just the 2" body
> lift. The 2" does give it a little bit of height I noticed but I'm
> thinking of adding around a 2" suspension (no more than 3") to it now
> since it seems I don't have a suspension lift and I need new shocks
> etc... etc...
>
> Would that be a pretty good idea? I don't want to get all crazy where
> I need a ladder to get into it by any means. And I don't really want
> to go up in tire size at all. So if I add a 2 - 3" suspension lift
> does anyone see anything wrong with that? And any recommendations on a
> reasonable Kit (w/shocks) to get into without spending the whole piggy
> bank?
>
> Thanks again to all. I will try and post a link to pics of my jeep
> soon.
>



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Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Aside from potential drive line problems and the steering getting all whacky
on you, no, I don't see any problems with a 2" suspension lift. None that
money can't fix, anyway.

;^)

Earle

"NewbieJeepGuy" <ndittoo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1160621295.471284.282080@e3g2000cwe.googlegro ups.com...
> Bill,
>
> Its more like the bottom picture on the link you posted there... so i'm
> assuming it doesn't have a suspension lift to it, just the 2" body
> lift. The 2" does give it a little bit of height I noticed but I'm
> thinking of adding around a 2" suspension (no more than 3") to it now
> since it seems I don't have a suspension lift and I need new shocks
> etc... etc...
>
> Would that be a pretty good idea? I don't want to get all crazy where
> I need a ladder to get into it by any means. And I don't really want
> to go up in tire size at all. So if I add a 2 - 3" suspension lift
> does anyone see anything wrong with that? And any recommendations on a
> reasonable Kit (w/shocks) to get into without spending the whole piggy
> bank?
>
> Thanks again to all. I will try and post a link to pics of my jeep
> soon.
>



--
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Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Aside from potential drive line problems and the steering getting all whacky
on you, no, I don't see any problems with a 2" suspension lift. None that
money can't fix, anyway.

;^)

Earle

"NewbieJeepGuy" <ndittoo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1160621295.471284.282080@e3g2000cwe.googlegro ups.com...
> Bill,
>
> Its more like the bottom picture on the link you posted there... so i'm
> assuming it doesn't have a suspension lift to it, just the 2" body
> lift. The 2" does give it a little bit of height I noticed but I'm
> thinking of adding around a 2" suspension (no more than 3") to it now
> since it seems I don't have a suspension lift and I need new shocks
> etc... etc...
>
> Would that be a pretty good idea? I don't want to get all crazy where
> I need a ladder to get into it by any means. And I don't really want
> to go up in tire size at all. So if I add a 2 - 3" suspension lift
> does anyone see anything wrong with that? And any recommendations on a
> reasonable Kit (w/shocks) to get into without spending the whole piggy
> bank?
>
> Thanks again to all. I will try and post a link to pics of my jeep
> soon.
>



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Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

I would say your best bet is to get a Rubicon Express 2.5" spring lift. It's
got all new springs and shocks. It will look dumb with a 2.5" spring lift
and 2" body lift, so I would remove the body lift in favor of stock mounts
or 1" mounts. Body lift sucks.

www.rubiconexpress.com for prices. Look under Wrangler YJ.

HTH

Carl


"NewbieJeepGuy" <ndittoo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1160621295.471284.282080@e3g2000cwe.googlegro ups.com...
> Bill,
>
> Its more like the bottom picture on the link you posted there... so i'm
> assuming it doesn't have a suspension lift to it, just the 2" body
> lift. The 2" does give it a little bit of height I noticed but I'm
> thinking of adding around a 2" suspension (no more than 3") to it now
> since it seems I don't have a suspension lift and I need new shocks
> etc... etc...
>
> Would that be a pretty good idea? I don't want to get all crazy where
> I need a ladder to get into it by any means. And I don't really want
> to go up in tire size at all. So if I add a 2 - 3" suspension lift
> does anyone see anything wrong with that? And any recommendations on a
> reasonable Kit (w/shocks) to get into without spending the whole piggy
> bank?
>
> Thanks again to all. I will try and post a link to pics of my jeep
> soon.
>

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

I would say your best bet is to get a Rubicon Express 2.5" spring lift. It's
got all new springs and shocks. It will look dumb with a 2.5" spring lift
and 2" body lift, so I would remove the body lift in favor of stock mounts
or 1" mounts. Body lift sucks.

www.rubiconexpress.com for prices. Look under Wrangler YJ.

HTH

Carl


"NewbieJeepGuy" <ndittoo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1160621295.471284.282080@e3g2000cwe.googlegro ups.com...
> Bill,
>
> Its more like the bottom picture on the link you posted there... so i'm
> assuming it doesn't have a suspension lift to it, just the 2" body
> lift. The 2" does give it a little bit of height I noticed but I'm
> thinking of adding around a 2" suspension (no more than 3") to it now
> since it seems I don't have a suspension lift and I need new shocks
> etc... etc...
>
> Would that be a pretty good idea? I don't want to get all crazy where
> I need a ladder to get into it by any means. And I don't really want
> to go up in tire size at all. So if I add a 2 - 3" suspension lift
> does anyone see anything wrong with that? And any recommendations on a
> reasonable Kit (w/shocks) to get into without spending the whole piggy
> bank?
>
> Thanks again to all. I will try and post a link to pics of my jeep
> soon.
>

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

I would say your best bet is to get a Rubicon Express 2.5" spring lift. It's
got all new springs and shocks. It will look dumb with a 2.5" spring lift
and 2" body lift, so I would remove the body lift in favor of stock mounts
or 1" mounts. Body lift sucks.

www.rubiconexpress.com for prices. Look under Wrangler YJ.

HTH

Carl


"NewbieJeepGuy" <ndittoo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1160621295.471284.282080@e3g2000cwe.googlegro ups.com...
> Bill,
>
> Its more like the bottom picture on the link you posted there... so i'm
> assuming it doesn't have a suspension lift to it, just the 2" body
> lift. The 2" does give it a little bit of height I noticed but I'm
> thinking of adding around a 2" suspension (no more than 3") to it now
> since it seems I don't have a suspension lift and I need new shocks
> etc... etc...
>
> Would that be a pretty good idea? I don't want to get all crazy where
> I need a ladder to get into it by any means. And I don't really want
> to go up in tire size at all. So if I add a 2 - 3" suspension lift
> does anyone see anything wrong with that? And any recommendations on a
> reasonable Kit (w/shocks) to get into without spending the whole piggy
> bank?
>
> Thanks again to all. I will try and post a link to pics of my jeep
> soon.
>

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

So I should remove the body lift kit (which seems fun since I didn't
install it or know all the parts to take off), which I'll have to find
some instructions for... but if I do that then I would probably go
with the 3.5 - 4" suspension lift kit.... by doing that is it going to
look dumb with the 31" wheels or will i need to go with the 33"
wheels?..... yep money solves problems but i don't want to spend it
all on the jeep... i have another project going on soon... a 1964
Mercury Parklane... yep a big ol' boat....

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

So I should remove the body lift kit (which seems fun since I didn't
install it or know all the parts to take off), which I'll have to find
some instructions for... but if I do that then I would probably go
with the 3.5 - 4" suspension lift kit.... by doing that is it going to
look dumb with the 31" wheels or will i need to go with the 33"
wheels?..... yep money solves problems but i don't want to spend it
all on the jeep... i have another project going on soon... a 1964
Mercury Parklane... yep a big ol' boat....

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

So I should remove the body lift kit (which seems fun since I didn't
install it or know all the parts to take off), which I'll have to find
some instructions for... but if I do that then I would probably go
with the 3.5 - 4" suspension lift kit.... by doing that is it going to
look dumb with the 31" wheels or will i need to go with the 33"
wheels?..... yep money solves problems but i don't want to spend it
all on the jeep... i have another project going on soon... a 1964
Mercury Parklane... yep a big ol' boat....

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Generally speaking body lifts, especially more than 1 inch, are renown for
causing a lot of problems.

"NewbieJeepGuy" <ndittoo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1160631359.939448.322320@k70g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> So I should remove the body lift kit (which seems fun since I didn't
> install it or know all the parts to take off), which I'll have to find
> some instructions for... but if I do that then I would probably go
> with the 3.5 - 4" suspension lift kit.... by doing that is it going to
> look dumb with the 31" wheels or will i need to go with the 33"
> wheels?..... yep money solves problems but i don't want to spend it
> all on the jeep... i have another project going on soon... a 1964
> Mercury Parklane... yep a big ol' boat....
>

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Generally speaking body lifts, especially more than 1 inch, are renown for
causing a lot of problems.

"NewbieJeepGuy" <ndittoo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1160631359.939448.322320@k70g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> So I should remove the body lift kit (which seems fun since I didn't
> install it or know all the parts to take off), which I'll have to find
> some instructions for... but if I do that then I would probably go
> with the 3.5 - 4" suspension lift kit.... by doing that is it going to
> look dumb with the 31" wheels or will i need to go with the 33"
> wheels?..... yep money solves problems but i don't want to spend it
> all on the jeep... i have another project going on soon... a 1964
> Mercury Parklane... yep a big ol' boat....
>

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

Generally speaking body lifts, especially more than 1 inch, are renown for
causing a lot of problems.

"NewbieJeepGuy" <ndittoo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1160631359.939448.322320@k70g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> So I should remove the body lift kit (which seems fun since I didn't
> install it or know all the parts to take off), which I'll have to find
> some instructions for... but if I do that then I would probably go
> with the 3.5 - 4" suspension lift kit.... by doing that is it going to
> look dumb with the 31" wheels or will i need to go with the 33"
> wheels?..... yep money solves problems but i don't want to spend it
> all on the jeep... i have another project going on soon... a 1964
> Mercury Parklane... yep a big ol' boat....
>

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

I haven't been following this thread very closely but I think that what they
want to tell you is generally speaking body lifts, especially more than 1
inch, are renown for
causing a lot of problems. If you want or need a lift there are better ways
to do it.

Especially by a newbie.

"NewbieJeepGuy" <ndittoo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1160631359.939448.322320@k70g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> So I should remove the body lift kit (which seems fun since I didn't
> install it or know all the parts to take off), which I'll have to find
> some instructions for... but if I do that then I would probably go
> with the 3.5 - 4" suspension lift kit.... by doing that is it going to
> look dumb with the 31" wheels or will i need to go with the 33"
> wheels?..... yep money solves problems but i don't want to spend it
> all on the jeep... i have another project going on soon... a 1964
> Mercury Parklane... yep a big ol' boat....
>

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

I haven't been following this thread very closely but I think that what they
want to tell you is generally speaking body lifts, especially more than 1
inch, are renown for
causing a lot of problems. If you want or need a lift there are better ways
to do it.

Especially by a newbie.

"NewbieJeepGuy" <ndittoo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1160631359.939448.322320@k70g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> So I should remove the body lift kit (which seems fun since I didn't
> install it or know all the parts to take off), which I'll have to find
> some instructions for... but if I do that then I would probably go
> with the 3.5 - 4" suspension lift kit.... by doing that is it going to
> look dumb with the 31" wheels or will i need to go with the 33"
> wheels?..... yep money solves problems but i don't want to spend it
> all on the jeep... i have another project going on soon... a 1964
> Mercury Parklane... yep a big ol' boat....
>

Re: Dumb question of Jeep Lift..
 

I haven't been following this thread very closely but I think that what they
want to tell you is generally speaking body lifts, especially more than 1
inch, are renown for
causing a lot of problems. If you want or need a lift there are better ways
to do it.

Especially by a newbie.

"NewbieJeepGuy" <ndittoo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1160631359.939448.322320@k70g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> So I should remove the body lift kit (which seems fun since I didn't
> install it or know all the parts to take off), which I'll have to find
> some instructions for... but if I do that then I would probably go
> with the 3.5 - 4" suspension lift kit.... by doing that is it going to
> look dumb with the 31" wheels or will i need to go with the 33"
> wheels?..... yep money solves problems but i don't want to spend it
> all on the jeep... i have another project going on soon... a 1964
> Mercury Parklane... yep a big ol' boat....
>