Lifting my YJ
 

Hi All.

Could someone give me some basic info on putting a lift on my 95 YJ. I
plan on doing some light off roading, and really don't know where to
begin. I don't want to go with any real large tires. I have a set of
30" BFG A/Ts I want to use, but I need some advice about how to go
about this project and what to expect. Ant info would be helpful.

Thank you,

Greg

Re: Lifting my YJ
 

30" tires should run without lifting. You may have to add a couple
washers to the steering stops so the tires don't rub on the springs at
full crank.

As for lifts on a YJ you have 3 choices: Body lift, shackle lift, and
new spings with bigger arch. Body lift is cheap, quick to install IF THE
BODY BOLTS AEN'T RUSTED IN PLACE, looks a bit funny. 1" is fine, 2"
requires relocating the radiator and bending the shift lever, 3" is NOT
reccomended due to stress on the body mounts. Shackle lifts are cheap,
screw up the caster and can be nasty to install since you need to get
the bolts out of the springs, not to mention the rear shackle bolts were
put in before the gas tank, they have to be cut out. Standard lift kit
includes new springs, longer shocks, you will also brake line relocation
hardware, new U bolts, and a transfer case drop kit.

jerryg wrote:
> Hi All.
>
> Could someone give me some basic info on putting a lift on my 95 YJ. I
> plan on doing some light off roading, and really don't know where to
> begin. I don't want to go with any real large tires. I have a set of
> 30" BFG A/Ts I want to use, but I need some advice about how to go
> about this project and what to expect. Ant info would be helpful.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Greg
>

Re: Lifting my YJ
 

30" tires should run without lifting. You may have to add a couple
washers to the steering stops so the tires don't rub on the springs at
full crank.

As for lifts on a YJ you have 3 choices: Body lift, shackle lift, and
new spings with bigger arch. Body lift is cheap, quick to install IF THE
BODY BOLTS AEN'T RUSTED IN PLACE, looks a bit funny. 1" is fine, 2"
requires relocating the radiator and bending the shift lever, 3" is NOT
reccomended due to stress on the body mounts. Shackle lifts are cheap,
screw up the caster and can be nasty to install since you need to get
the bolts out of the springs, not to mention the rear shackle bolts were
put in before the gas tank, they have to be cut out. Standard lift kit
includes new springs, longer shocks, you will also brake line relocation
hardware, new U bolts, and a transfer case drop kit.

jerryg wrote:
> Hi All.
>
> Could someone give me some basic info on putting a lift on my 95 YJ. I
> plan on doing some light off roading, and really don't know where to
> begin. I don't want to go with any real large tires. I have a set of
> 30" BFG A/Ts I want to use, but I need some advice about how to go
> about this project and what to expect. Ant info would be helpful.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Greg
>

Re: Lifting my YJ
 

30" tires should run without lifting. You may have to add a couple
washers to the steering stops so the tires don't rub on the springs at
full crank.

As for lifts on a YJ you have 3 choices: Body lift, shackle lift, and
new spings with bigger arch. Body lift is cheap, quick to install IF THE
BODY BOLTS AEN'T RUSTED IN PLACE, looks a bit funny. 1" is fine, 2"
requires relocating the radiator and bending the shift lever, 3" is NOT
reccomended due to stress on the body mounts. Shackle lifts are cheap,
screw up the caster and can be nasty to install since you need to get
the bolts out of the springs, not to mention the rear shackle bolts were
put in before the gas tank, they have to be cut out. Standard lift kit
includes new springs, longer shocks, you will also brake line relocation
hardware, new U bolts, and a transfer case drop kit.

jerryg wrote:
> Hi All.
>
> Could someone give me some basic info on putting a lift on my 95 YJ. I
> plan on doing some light off roading, and really don't know where to
> begin. I don't want to go with any real large tires. I have a set of
> 30" BFG A/Ts I want to use, but I need some advice about how to go
> about this project and what to expect. Ant info would be helpful.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Greg
>

Re: Lifting my YJ
 

30" tires should run without lifting. You may have to add a couple
washers to the steering stops so the tires don't rub on the springs at
full crank.

As for lifts on a YJ you have 3 choices: Body lift, shackle lift, and
new spings with bigger arch. Body lift is cheap, quick to install IF THE
BODY BOLTS AEN'T RUSTED IN PLACE, looks a bit funny. 1" is fine, 2"
requires relocating the radiator and bending the shift lever, 3" is NOT
reccomended due to stress on the body mounts. Shackle lifts are cheap,
screw up the caster and can be nasty to install since you need to get
the bolts out of the springs, not to mention the rear shackle bolts were
put in before the gas tank, they have to be cut out. Standard lift kit
includes new springs, longer shocks, you will also brake line relocation
hardware, new U bolts, and a transfer case drop kit.

jerryg wrote:
> Hi All.
>
> Could someone give me some basic info on putting a lift on my 95 YJ. I
> plan on doing some light off roading, and really don't know where to
> begin. I don't want to go with any real large tires. I have a set of
> 30" BFG A/Ts I want to use, but I need some advice about how to go
> about this project and what to expect. Ant info would be helpful.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Greg
>

Re: Lifting my YJ
 

Just FYI, if you are removing the rear shackles, the bolt comes out just
fine without cutting. All you have to do is undo the nut, pull off the
outside shackle and pop the rubber grommet out of the frame. The bolt
then has tons of room to slide sideways out between the tank and frame.

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)

RoyJ wrote:
> 30" tires should run without lifting. You may have to add a couple
> washers to the steering stops so the tires don't rub on the springs at
> full crank.
>
> As for lifts on a YJ you have 3 choices: Body lift, shackle lift, and
> new spings with bigger arch. Body lift is cheap, quick to install IF THE
> BODY BOLTS AEN'T RUSTED IN PLACE, looks a bit funny. 1" is fine, 2"
> requires relocating the radiator and bending the shift lever, 3" is NOT
> reccomended due to stress on the body mounts. Shackle lifts are cheap,
> screw up the caster and can be nasty to install since you need to get
> the bolts out of the springs, not to mention the rear shackle bolts were
> put in before the gas tank, they have to be cut out. Standard lift kit
> includes new springs, longer shocks, you will also brake line relocation
> hardware, new U bolts, and a transfer case drop kit.
>
> jerryg wrote:
>> Hi All.
>>
>> Could someone give me some basic info on putting a lift on my 95 YJ. I
>> plan on doing some light off roading, and really don't know where to
>> begin. I don't want to go with any real large tires. I have a set of
>> 30" BFG A/Ts I want to use, but I need some advice about how to go
>> about this project and what to expect. Ant info would be helpful.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Greg
>>

Re: Lifting my YJ
 

Just FYI, if you are removing the rear shackles, the bolt comes out just
fine without cutting. All you have to do is undo the nut, pull off the
outside shackle and pop the rubber grommet out of the frame. The bolt
then has tons of room to slide sideways out between the tank and frame.

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)

RoyJ wrote:
> 30" tires should run without lifting. You may have to add a couple
> washers to the steering stops so the tires don't rub on the springs at
> full crank.
>
> As for lifts on a YJ you have 3 choices: Body lift, shackle lift, and
> new spings with bigger arch. Body lift is cheap, quick to install IF THE
> BODY BOLTS AEN'T RUSTED IN PLACE, looks a bit funny. 1" is fine, 2"
> requires relocating the radiator and bending the shift lever, 3" is NOT
> reccomended due to stress on the body mounts. Shackle lifts are cheap,
> screw up the caster and can be nasty to install since you need to get
> the bolts out of the springs, not to mention the rear shackle bolts were
> put in before the gas tank, they have to be cut out. Standard lift kit
> includes new springs, longer shocks, you will also brake line relocation
> hardware, new U bolts, and a transfer case drop kit.
>
> jerryg wrote:
>> Hi All.
>>
>> Could someone give me some basic info on putting a lift on my 95 YJ. I
>> plan on doing some light off roading, and really don't know where to
>> begin. I don't want to go with any real large tires. I have a set of
>> 30" BFG A/Ts I want to use, but I need some advice about how to go
>> about this project and what to expect. Ant info would be helpful.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Greg
>>

Re: Lifting my YJ
 

Just FYI, if you are removing the rear shackles, the bolt comes out just
fine without cutting. All you have to do is undo the nut, pull off the
outside shackle and pop the rubber grommet out of the frame. The bolt
then has tons of room to slide sideways out between the tank and frame.

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)

RoyJ wrote:
> 30" tires should run without lifting. You may have to add a couple
> washers to the steering stops so the tires don't rub on the springs at
> full crank.
>
> As for lifts on a YJ you have 3 choices: Body lift, shackle lift, and
> new spings with bigger arch. Body lift is cheap, quick to install IF THE
> BODY BOLTS AEN'T RUSTED IN PLACE, looks a bit funny. 1" is fine, 2"
> requires relocating the radiator and bending the shift lever, 3" is NOT
> reccomended due to stress on the body mounts. Shackle lifts are cheap,
> screw up the caster and can be nasty to install since you need to get
> the bolts out of the springs, not to mention the rear shackle bolts were
> put in before the gas tank, they have to be cut out. Standard lift kit
> includes new springs, longer shocks, you will also brake line relocation
> hardware, new U bolts, and a transfer case drop kit.
>
> jerryg wrote:
>> Hi All.
>>
>> Could someone give me some basic info on putting a lift on my 95 YJ. I
>> plan on doing some light off roading, and really don't know where to
>> begin. I don't want to go with any real large tires. I have a set of
>> 30" BFG A/Ts I want to use, but I need some advice about how to go
>> about this project and what to expect. Ant info would be helpful.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Greg
>>

Re: Lifting my YJ
 

Just FYI, if you are removing the rear shackles, the bolt comes out just
fine without cutting. All you have to do is undo the nut, pull off the
outside shackle and pop the rubber grommet out of the frame. The bolt
then has tons of room to slide sideways out between the tank and frame.

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)

RoyJ wrote:
> 30" tires should run without lifting. You may have to add a couple
> washers to the steering stops so the tires don't rub on the springs at
> full crank.
>
> As for lifts on a YJ you have 3 choices: Body lift, shackle lift, and
> new spings with bigger arch. Body lift is cheap, quick to install IF THE
> BODY BOLTS AEN'T RUSTED IN PLACE, looks a bit funny. 1" is fine, 2"
> requires relocating the radiator and bending the shift lever, 3" is NOT
> reccomended due to stress on the body mounts. Shackle lifts are cheap,
> screw up the caster and can be nasty to install since you need to get
> the bolts out of the springs, not to mention the rear shackle bolts were
> put in before the gas tank, they have to be cut out. Standard lift kit
> includes new springs, longer shocks, you will also brake line relocation
> hardware, new U bolts, and a transfer case drop kit.
>
> jerryg wrote:
>> Hi All.
>>
>> Could someone give me some basic info on putting a lift on my 95 YJ. I
>> plan on doing some light off roading, and really don't know where to
>> begin. I don't want to go with any real large tires. I have a set of
>> 30" BFG A/Ts I want to use, but I need some advice about how to go
>> about this project and what to expect. Ant info would be helpful.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Greg
>>

Re: Lifting my YJ
 

30" is a stock size and came on a lot of Jeeps! It does require the
correct wheel to keep it from rubbing, I bought a set of factory Jeep
15x8 and didn't do anything at all to make them work.

Bruce