Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
05-29-2007, 05:11 PM
#51
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
jeff wrote:
> Hi Scott,
> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their complete
> kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased Skyjacker hydros
> separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear H7018. Nitros are a bit
> more money and will not give as nice a road ride but will take a harder
> pounding. My install took around 4 hours, but I had to run out and get a
> spring compressor and beer. Ride is as good as stock, and no driveline
> vibes. Start hosing your bolts down with penetrating oil before you
> order parts.
>
You don't need a spring compressor to do this job, but icing down beer
is a good idea (although I always wait until the job is done). Don't
forget to re-align your front end after the installation because your
toe WILL be out.
tw
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> Hi Scott,
> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their complete
> kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased Skyjacker hydros
> separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear H7018. Nitros are a bit
> more money and will not give as nice a road ride but will take a harder
> pounding. My install took around 4 hours, but I had to run out and get a
> spring compressor and beer. Ride is as good as stock, and no driveline
> vibes. Start hosing your bolts down with penetrating oil before you
> order parts.
>
You don't need a spring compressor to do this job, but icing down beer
is a good idea (although I always wait until the job is done). Don't
forget to re-align your front end after the installation because your
toe WILL be out.
tw
--
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05-29-2007, 05:11 PM
#52
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
jeff wrote:
> Hi Scott,
> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their complete
> kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased Skyjacker hydros
> separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear H7018. Nitros are a bit
> more money and will not give as nice a road ride but will take a harder
> pounding. My install took around 4 hours, but I had to run out and get a
> spring compressor and beer. Ride is as good as stock, and no driveline
> vibes. Start hosing your bolts down with penetrating oil before you
> order parts.
>
You don't need a spring compressor to do this job, but icing down beer
is a good idea (although I always wait until the job is done). Don't
forget to re-align your front end after the installation because your
toe WILL be out.
tw
--
PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.
> Hi Scott,
> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their complete
> kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased Skyjacker hydros
> separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear H7018. Nitros are a bit
> more money and will not give as nice a road ride but will take a harder
> pounding. My install took around 4 hours, but I had to run out and get a
> spring compressor and beer. Ride is as good as stock, and no driveline
> vibes. Start hosing your bolts down with penetrating oil before you
> order parts.
>
You don't need a spring compressor to do this job, but icing down beer
is a good idea (although I always wait until the job is done). Don't
forget to re-align your front end after the installation because your
toe WILL be out.
tw
--
PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.
05-29-2007, 05:11 PM
#53
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
jeff wrote:
> Hi Scott,
> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their complete
> kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased Skyjacker hydros
> separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear H7018. Nitros are a bit
> more money and will not give as nice a road ride but will take a harder
> pounding. My install took around 4 hours, but I had to run out and get a
> spring compressor and beer. Ride is as good as stock, and no driveline
> vibes. Start hosing your bolts down with penetrating oil before you
> order parts.
>
You don't need a spring compressor to do this job, but icing down beer
is a good idea (although I always wait until the job is done). Don't
forget to re-align your front end after the installation because your
toe WILL be out.
tw
--
PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.
> Hi Scott,
> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their complete
> kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased Skyjacker hydros
> separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear H7018. Nitros are a bit
> more money and will not give as nice a road ride but will take a harder
> pounding. My install took around 4 hours, but I had to run out and get a
> spring compressor and beer. Ride is as good as stock, and no driveline
> vibes. Start hosing your bolts down with penetrating oil before you
> order parts.
>
You don't need a spring compressor to do this job, but icing down beer
is a good idea (although I always wait until the job is done). Don't
forget to re-align your front end after the installation because your
toe WILL be out.
tw
--
PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.
05-29-2007, 05:22 PM
#54
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
twaldron wrote:
> jeff wrote:
>> Hi Scott,
>> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their
>> complete kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased
>> Skyjacker hydros separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear
>> H7018. Nitros are a bit more money and will not give as nice a road
>> ride but will take a harder pounding. My install took around 4 hours,
>> but I had to run out and get a spring compressor and beer. Ride is as
>> good as stock, and no driveline vibes. Start hosing your bolts down
>> with penetrating oil before you order parts.
>>
>
> You don't need a spring compressor to do this job, but icing down beer
> is a good idea (although I always wait until the job is done). Don't
> forget to re-align your front end after the installation because your
> toe WILL be out.
>
> tw
>
I only think his steering wheel drag link will be out. I don't think
the toe gets tagged on the solid axle lift.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
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> jeff wrote:
>> Hi Scott,
>> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their
>> complete kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased
>> Skyjacker hydros separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear
>> H7018. Nitros are a bit more money and will not give as nice a road
>> ride but will take a harder pounding. My install took around 4 hours,
>> but I had to run out and get a spring compressor and beer. Ride is as
>> good as stock, and no driveline vibes. Start hosing your bolts down
>> with penetrating oil before you order parts.
>>
>
> You don't need a spring compressor to do this job, but icing down beer
> is a good idea (although I always wait until the job is done). Don't
> forget to re-align your front end after the installation because your
> toe WILL be out.
>
> tw
>
I only think his steering wheel drag link will be out. I don't think
the toe gets tagged on the solid axle lift.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
05-29-2007, 05:22 PM
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
twaldron wrote:
> jeff wrote:
>> Hi Scott,
>> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their
>> complete kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased
>> Skyjacker hydros separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear
>> H7018. Nitros are a bit more money and will not give as nice a road
>> ride but will take a harder pounding. My install took around 4 hours,
>> but I had to run out and get a spring compressor and beer. Ride is as
>> good as stock, and no driveline vibes. Start hosing your bolts down
>> with penetrating oil before you order parts.
>>
>
> You don't need a spring compressor to do this job, but icing down beer
> is a good idea (although I always wait until the job is done). Don't
> forget to re-align your front end after the installation because your
> toe WILL be out.
>
> tw
>
I only think his steering wheel drag link will be out. I don't think
the toe gets tagged on the solid axle lift.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> jeff wrote:
>> Hi Scott,
>> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their
>> complete kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased
>> Skyjacker hydros separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear
>> H7018. Nitros are a bit more money and will not give as nice a road
>> ride but will take a harder pounding. My install took around 4 hours,
>> but I had to run out and get a spring compressor and beer. Ride is as
>> good as stock, and no driveline vibes. Start hosing your bolts down
>> with penetrating oil before you order parts.
>>
>
> You don't need a spring compressor to do this job, but icing down beer
> is a good idea (although I always wait until the job is done). Don't
> forget to re-align your front end after the installation because your
> toe WILL be out.
>
> tw
>
I only think his steering wheel drag link will be out. I don't think
the toe gets tagged on the solid axle lift.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
05-29-2007, 05:22 PM
#56
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
twaldron wrote:
> jeff wrote:
>> Hi Scott,
>> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their
>> complete kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased
>> Skyjacker hydros separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear
>> H7018. Nitros are a bit more money and will not give as nice a road
>> ride but will take a harder pounding. My install took around 4 hours,
>> but I had to run out and get a spring compressor and beer. Ride is as
>> good as stock, and no driveline vibes. Start hosing your bolts down
>> with penetrating oil before you order parts.
>>
>
> You don't need a spring compressor to do this job, but icing down beer
> is a good idea (although I always wait until the job is done). Don't
> forget to re-align your front end after the installation because your
> toe WILL be out.
>
> tw
>
I only think his steering wheel drag link will be out. I don't think
the toe gets tagged on the solid axle lift.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> jeff wrote:
>> Hi Scott,
>> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their
>> complete kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased
>> Skyjacker hydros separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear
>> H7018. Nitros are a bit more money and will not give as nice a road
>> ride but will take a harder pounding. My install took around 4 hours,
>> but I had to run out and get a spring compressor and beer. Ride is as
>> good as stock, and no driveline vibes. Start hosing your bolts down
>> with penetrating oil before you order parts.
>>
>
> You don't need a spring compressor to do this job, but icing down beer
> is a good idea (although I always wait until the job is done). Don't
> forget to re-align your front end after the installation because your
> toe WILL be out.
>
> tw
>
I only think his steering wheel drag link will be out. I don't think
the toe gets tagged on the solid axle lift.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
05-29-2007, 05:22 PM
#57
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
twaldron wrote:
> jeff wrote:
>> Hi Scott,
>> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their
>> complete kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased
>> Skyjacker hydros separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear
>> H7018. Nitros are a bit more money and will not give as nice a road
>> ride but will take a harder pounding. My install took around 4 hours,
>> but I had to run out and get a spring compressor and beer. Ride is as
>> good as stock, and no driveline vibes. Start hosing your bolts down
>> with penetrating oil before you order parts.
>>
>
> You don't need a spring compressor to do this job, but icing down beer
> is a good idea (although I always wait until the job is done). Don't
> forget to re-align your front end after the installation because your
> toe WILL be out.
>
> tw
>
I only think his steering wheel drag link will be out. I don't think
the toe gets tagged on the solid axle lift.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> jeff wrote:
>> Hi Scott,
>> 4wheelcustoms.com has a 2.25" spacer kit for around $80. Their
>> complete kit with shocks is a little pricey ($225) I purchased
>> Skyjacker hydros separately for about $32 each. Front H7016, Rear
>> H7018. Nitros are a bit more money and will not give as nice a road
>> ride but will take a harder pounding. My install took around 4 hours,
>> but I had to run out and get a spring compressor and beer. Ride is as
>> good as stock, and no driveline vibes. Start hosing your bolts down
>> with penetrating oil before you order parts.
>>
>
> You don't need a spring compressor to do this job, but icing down beer
> is a good idea (although I always wait until the job is done). Don't
> forget to re-align your front end after the installation because your
> toe WILL be out.
>
> tw
>
I only think his steering wheel drag link will be out. I don't think
the toe gets tagged on the solid axle lift.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
05-29-2007, 05:28 PM
#58
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> When we did it, we managed to make the springs fall out when we unhooked
> the sway bar, no need for a spring compressor.
>
This was on an '06 Rubicon with around 1500 miles. The springs had not
settled yet. Also, rumor has it that the Rubicon springs are longer or
at least that is what ebay'ers claim. Either case I could not get the
front end to open up enough.
--
jeff
>
> When we did it, we managed to make the springs fall out when we unhooked
> the sway bar, no need for a spring compressor.
>
This was on an '06 Rubicon with around 1500 miles. The springs had not
settled yet. Also, rumor has it that the Rubicon springs are longer or
at least that is what ebay'ers claim. Either case I could not get the
front end to open up enough.
--
jeff
05-29-2007, 05:28 PM
#59
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> When we did it, we managed to make the springs fall out when we unhooked
> the sway bar, no need for a spring compressor.
>
This was on an '06 Rubicon with around 1500 miles. The springs had not
settled yet. Also, rumor has it that the Rubicon springs are longer or
at least that is what ebay'ers claim. Either case I could not get the
front end to open up enough.
--
jeff
>
> When we did it, we managed to make the springs fall out when we unhooked
> the sway bar, no need for a spring compressor.
>
This was on an '06 Rubicon with around 1500 miles. The springs had not
settled yet. Also, rumor has it that the Rubicon springs are longer or
at least that is what ebay'ers claim. Either case I could not get the
front end to open up enough.
--
jeff
05-29-2007, 05:28 PM
#60
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> When we did it, we managed to make the springs fall out when we unhooked
> the sway bar, no need for a spring compressor.
>
This was on an '06 Rubicon with around 1500 miles. The springs had not
settled yet. Also, rumor has it that the Rubicon springs are longer or
at least that is what ebay'ers claim. Either case I could not get the
front end to open up enough.
--
jeff
>
> When we did it, we managed to make the springs fall out when we unhooked
> the sway bar, no need for a spring compressor.
>
This was on an '06 Rubicon with around 1500 miles. The springs had not
settled yet. Also, rumor has it that the Rubicon springs are longer or
at least that is what ebay'ers claim. Either case I could not get the
front end to open up enough.
--
jeff
