Jeff Strickland

<kmattes@netzero.net> wrote in message
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> On Apr 14, 2:32 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <c...@verizon.net> wrote:
>> We are Jeep people, and most of us have lifted Jeeps. If you are looking
>> for
>> something in the range of 2 inches, I can't think of any potential
>> problems.
>> If you are think more in terms of 4+ inches, then you need to consider
>> the
>> impact on differential angles, driveshaft length, steering geometry, and
>> a
>> host of things in the same vein.
>>
>> Lots of Jeep drivers put in 2 inches of suspension lift (longer springs
>> and
>> related parts) and an inch of body lift. Body lift is accomplished by
>> installing longer body mounting bolts and rubber cushions. The lft kits
>> are
>> sold in sets that include all of the stuff that is commonly needed. There
>> are occasions where vibrations develop, and we usually have a solution.
>>
>> Your tire selection can have an affect on your speedometer. This is
>> remedied
>> by replacing a small plastic gear that is mounted to the
>> transmission/transfer case. The next gear you need is easily calculated,
>> and
>> the gear costs typically in the range of $10. If you have the work done
>> by a
>> shop, they should install the new gear as part of the service they are
>> providing.
>>
>> You will want to take you Dakota somewhere where they install this sort
>> of
>> stuff and get some input from them.
>>
>> <kmat...@netzero.net> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1176566010.014637.181720@o5g2000hsb.googlegro ups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota with all wheel drive. I was considering
>> > installing a lift kit and slightly oversized tires on it for more
>> > ground clearance. Has anyone heard of any potential issues with doing
>> > this. My concern is that it may negatively impact the way the all
>> > wheel drive performs. I would like to hear from someone with
>> > experience with this.
>> > Thanks for any feedback.- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> With that understood. All wheel drive is different in 4 wheel drive in
> that the front wheels will engage when the rear wheels slip during
> normal driving(4x4 off). The question is can lifting suspension or
> oversizing tires confuse or cause problems with that system? All wheel
> drive is also available to the cherokee model Jeeps.
>


If all four tires are the same size, the stuff that kicks in when something
starts slipping will still work the same. The system you are talking about
is looking at the difference in relative speed, but if all of the tires are
the same size, then the relative speed is the same and the system remains at
rest.

As I said earlier, there is a size of tire and degree of lift that will
cause one to slow down and carfully consider the undertaking, but if you
keep the lift to about 2 inches and the tires at about 32 inches or less,
then you will avoid most of the stuff that will give you pause to wonder.

Jeff Strickland

<kmattes@netzero.net> wrote in message
news:1176653418.973125.3300@p77g2000hsh.googlegrou ps.com...
> On Apr 14, 2:32 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <c...@verizon.net> wrote:
>> We are Jeep people, and most of us have lifted Jeeps. If you are looking
>> for
>> something in the range of 2 inches, I can't think of any potential
>> problems.
>> If you are think more in terms of 4+ inches, then you need to consider
>> the
>> impact on differential angles, driveshaft length, steering geometry, and
>> a
>> host of things in the same vein.
>>
>> Lots of Jeep drivers put in 2 inches of suspension lift (longer springs
>> and
>> related parts) and an inch of body lift. Body lift is accomplished by
>> installing longer body mounting bolts and rubber cushions. The lft kits
>> are
>> sold in sets that include all of the stuff that is commonly needed. There
>> are occasions where vibrations develop, and we usually have a solution.
>>
>> Your tire selection can have an affect on your speedometer. This is
>> remedied
>> by replacing a small plastic gear that is mounted to the
>> transmission/transfer case. The next gear you need is easily calculated,
>> and
>> the gear costs typically in the range of $10. If you have the work done
>> by a
>> shop, they should install the new gear as part of the service they are
>> providing.
>>
>> You will want to take you Dakota somewhere where they install this sort
>> of
>> stuff and get some input from them.
>>
>> <kmat...@netzero.net> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1176566010.014637.181720@o5g2000hsb.googlegro ups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> > I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota with all wheel drive. I was considering
>> > installing a lift kit and slightly oversized tires on it for more
>> > ground clearance. Has anyone heard of any potential issues with doing
>> > this. My concern is that it may negatively impact the way the all
>> > wheel drive performs. I would like to hear from someone with
>> > experience with this.
>> > Thanks for any feedback.- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> With that understood. All wheel drive is different in 4 wheel drive in
> that the front wheels will engage when the rear wheels slip during
> normal driving(4x4 off). The question is can lifting suspension or
> oversizing tires confuse or cause problems with that system? All wheel
> drive is also available to the cherokee model Jeeps.
>


If all four tires are the same size, the stuff that kicks in when something
starts slipping will still work the same. The system you are talking about
is looking at the difference in relative speed, but if all of the tires are
the same size, then the relative speed is the same and the system remains at
rest.

As I said earlier, there is a size of tire and degree of lift that will
cause one to slow down and carfully consider the undertaking, but if you
keep the lift to about 2 inches and the tires at about 32 inches or less,
then you will avoid most of the stuff that will give you pause to wonder.