Lifting my YJ
02-10-2007, 02:36 PM
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Re: Lifting my YJ
30" is not stock a YJ
Highcountry wrote:
> 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
>
>
Highcountry wrote:
> 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
>
>
02-10-2007, 02:36 PM
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Re: Lifting my YJ
30" is not stock a YJ
Highcountry wrote:
> 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
>
>
Highcountry wrote:
> 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
>
>
02-10-2007, 02:36 PM
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Re: Lifting my YJ
30" is not stock a YJ
Highcountry wrote:
> 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
>
>
Highcountry wrote:
> 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
>
>
02-10-2007, 02:36 PM
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Re: Lifting my YJ
30" is not stock a YJ
Highcountry wrote:
> 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
>
>
Highcountry wrote:
> 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
>
>
02-10-2007, 02:55 PM
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Re: Lifting my YJ
Four choices.
Spring, Shackle, body, and the best choice, SPRING OVER. Of course, I don't
think spring-over is right for the OP.
Carl
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
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> 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
>>
Spring, Shackle, body, and the best choice, SPRING OVER. Of course, I don't
think spring-over is right for the OP.
Carl
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
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> 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
>>
02-10-2007, 02:55 PM
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Re: Lifting my YJ
Four choices.
Spring, Shackle, body, and the best choice, SPRING OVER. Of course, I don't
think spring-over is right for the OP.
Carl
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:vTkzh.22842$w91.15220@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> 30" tires should run without lifting. You may have to add a couple washers
> to the steering stops so the tires don't rub on the springs at full crank.
>
> As for lifts on a YJ you have 3 choices: Body lift, shackle lift, and new
> spings with bigger arch. Body lift is cheap, quick to install IF THE BODY
> BOLTS AEN'T RUSTED IN PLACE, looks a bit funny. 1" is fine, 2" requires
> relocating the radiator and bending the shift lever, 3" is NOT reccomended
> due to stress on the body mounts. Shackle lifts are cheap, screw up the
> caster and can be nasty to install since you need to get the bolts out of
> the springs, not to mention the rear shackle bolts were put in before the
> gas tank, they have to be cut out. Standard lift kit includes new springs,
> longer shocks, you will also brake line relocation hardware, new U bolts,
> and a transfer case drop kit.
>
> jerryg wrote:
>> Hi All.
>>
>> Could someone give me some basic info on putting a lift on my 95 YJ. I
>> plan on doing some light off roading, and really don't know where to
>> begin. I don't want to go with any real large tires. I have a set of
>> 30" BFG A/Ts I want to use, but I need some advice about how to go
>> about this project and what to expect. Ant info would be helpful.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Greg
>>
Spring, Shackle, body, and the best choice, SPRING OVER. Of course, I don't
think spring-over is right for the OP.
Carl
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:vTkzh.22842$w91.15220@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> 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
>>
02-10-2007, 02:55 PM
#20
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Re: Lifting my YJ
Four choices.
Spring, Shackle, body, and the best choice, SPRING OVER. Of course, I don't
think spring-over is right for the OP.
Carl
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:vTkzh.22842$w91.15220@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> 30" tires should run without lifting. You may have to add a couple washers
> to the steering stops so the tires don't rub on the springs at full crank.
>
> As for lifts on a YJ you have 3 choices: Body lift, shackle lift, and new
> spings with bigger arch. Body lift is cheap, quick to install IF THE BODY
> BOLTS AEN'T RUSTED IN PLACE, looks a bit funny. 1" is fine, 2" requires
> relocating the radiator and bending the shift lever, 3" is NOT reccomended
> due to stress on the body mounts. Shackle lifts are cheap, screw up the
> caster and can be nasty to install since you need to get the bolts out of
> the springs, not to mention the rear shackle bolts were put in before the
> gas tank, they have to be cut out. Standard lift kit includes new springs,
> longer shocks, you will also brake line relocation hardware, new U bolts,
> and a transfer case drop kit.
>
> jerryg wrote:
>> Hi All.
>>
>> Could someone give me some basic info on putting a lift on my 95 YJ. I
>> plan on doing some light off roading, and really don't know where to
>> begin. I don't want to go with any real large tires. I have a set of
>> 30" BFG A/Ts I want to use, but I need some advice about how to go
>> about this project and what to expect. Ant info would be helpful.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Greg
>>
Spring, Shackle, body, and the best choice, SPRING OVER. Of course, I don't
think spring-over is right for the OP.
Carl
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:vTkzh.22842$w91.15220@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> 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
>>
