John D

Thanks for the info... I am new to the jeep scene.

I do plan on putting 31" tires on it. I guess I will start there. I want a
smooth ride.


"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:xbOPc.88039$Np3.4237703@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Hi John,
>
> Add-a-leaf (AAL) kits are cheap and easy, but they put stress on your
> stock leafs and cause them to sag sooner than they otherwise would. Some
> AALs are 'long leaf' and some are short. Short AAL are really bad. Note
> also that your original stock leafs are probably already sagged out
> after 14 years and thus you will not attain the advertised 3" lift by
> adding leaves.
>
> You can go with AAL to see if you like being lifted and then throw it
> away when you upgrade after your springs are shot. Get a local spring
> shop to re-arch your stock springs before you add leaves.
>
> Better yet, do more research and set your final target instead of
> wasting money on an upgrade path with throw-away components. First, what
> size tire do you want? How much suspension lift is required to clear the
> tires? Avoid body lifts. Regearing is desirable when increasing tire
> diameter. Thought about lockers? Some stock axle components aren't
> suited to big tires. Speedometer may need to be recalibrated. Driveshaft
> replacement or t-case drop sometimes required with lift. Longer shocks
> required. You may need to lower your track bar bracket. Extended bump
> stops likely required. You might want a dropped steering arm. Brake
> lines may need to be extended or relocated. Many little details are
> easily overlooked when planning your first lift.
>
> Get a kit that replaces your springs and comes complete with all/most
> required suspension components:
>
> http://www.rubiconexpress.com/dynami...p?folderid=186
> http://www.bds-suspension.com/suspen...ems_6jeep.html
> http://www.tuffcountry.com/suspension_jeep_yj.html
> http://www.superlift.com/products/jeep/yj_1987.asp
>
> Search net for best prices.
>
> Lifting is expensive. Using incomplete kits with cheap components makes
> it more expensive.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> John D wrote:
> > Looking at a 3" lift kit from Maco Offroad products. It is 4
add-a-leafs
> > for each corner. Pros and Cons please.... It is going on a '90
wrangler
> >
> > Thanks,
> > John

John D

Thanks for the info... I am new to the jeep scene.

I do plan on putting 31" tires on it. I guess I will start there. I want a
smooth ride.


"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:xbOPc.88039$Np3.4237703@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Hi John,
>
> Add-a-leaf (AAL) kits are cheap and easy, but they put stress on your
> stock leafs and cause them to sag sooner than they otherwise would. Some
> AALs are 'long leaf' and some are short. Short AAL are really bad. Note
> also that your original stock leafs are probably already sagged out
> after 14 years and thus you will not attain the advertised 3" lift by
> adding leaves.
>
> You can go with AAL to see if you like being lifted and then throw it
> away when you upgrade after your springs are shot. Get a local spring
> shop to re-arch your stock springs before you add leaves.
>
> Better yet, do more research and set your final target instead of
> wasting money on an upgrade path with throw-away components. First, what
> size tire do you want? How much suspension lift is required to clear the
> tires? Avoid body lifts. Regearing is desirable when increasing tire
> diameter. Thought about lockers? Some stock axle components aren't
> suited to big tires. Speedometer may need to be recalibrated. Driveshaft
> replacement or t-case drop sometimes required with lift. Longer shocks
> required. You may need to lower your track bar bracket. Extended bump
> stops likely required. You might want a dropped steering arm. Brake
> lines may need to be extended or relocated. Many little details are
> easily overlooked when planning your first lift.
>
> Get a kit that replaces your springs and comes complete with all/most
> required suspension components:
>
> http://www.rubiconexpress.com/dynami...p?folderid=186
> http://www.bds-suspension.com/suspen...ems_6jeep.html
> http://www.tuffcountry.com/suspension_jeep_yj.html
> http://www.superlift.com/products/jeep/yj_1987.asp
>
> Search net for best prices.
>
> Lifting is expensive. Using incomplete kits with cheap components makes
> it more expensive.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> John D wrote:
> > Looking at a 3" lift kit from Maco Offroad products. It is 4
add-a-leafs
> > for each corner. Pros and Cons please.... It is going on a '90
wrangler
> >
> > Thanks,
> > John

John D

Thanks for the info... I am new to the jeep scene.

I do plan on putting 31" tires on it. I guess I will start there. I want a
smooth ride.


"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:xbOPc.88039$Np3.4237703@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Hi John,
>
> Add-a-leaf (AAL) kits are cheap and easy, but they put stress on your
> stock leafs and cause them to sag sooner than they otherwise would. Some
> AALs are 'long leaf' and some are short. Short AAL are really bad. Note
> also that your original stock leafs are probably already sagged out
> after 14 years and thus you will not attain the advertised 3" lift by
> adding leaves.
>
> You can go with AAL to see if you like being lifted and then throw it
> away when you upgrade after your springs are shot. Get a local spring
> shop to re-arch your stock springs before you add leaves.
>
> Better yet, do more research and set your final target instead of
> wasting money on an upgrade path with throw-away components. First, what
> size tire do you want? How much suspension lift is required to clear the
> tires? Avoid body lifts. Regearing is desirable when increasing tire
> diameter. Thought about lockers? Some stock axle components aren't
> suited to big tires. Speedometer may need to be recalibrated. Driveshaft
> replacement or t-case drop sometimes required with lift. Longer shocks
> required. You may need to lower your track bar bracket. Extended bump
> stops likely required. You might want a dropped steering arm. Brake
> lines may need to be extended or relocated. Many little details are
> easily overlooked when planning your first lift.
>
> Get a kit that replaces your springs and comes complete with all/most
> required suspension components:
>
> http://www.rubiconexpress.com/dynami...p?folderid=186
> http://www.bds-suspension.com/suspen...ems_6jeep.html
> http://www.tuffcountry.com/suspension_jeep_yj.html
> http://www.superlift.com/products/jeep/yj_1987.asp
>
> Search net for best prices.
>
> Lifting is expensive. Using incomplete kits with cheap components makes
> it more expensive.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> John D wrote:
> > Looking at a 3" lift kit from Maco Offroad products. It is 4
add-a-leafs
> > for each corner. Pros and Cons please.... It is going on a '90
wrangler
> >
> > Thanks,
> > John