~ Billy.

Dude, I have a '93 YJ too I'm still saving up for a lift for. How are your
drivetrain angles going with a 4" lift on it? I assume you have at least a
transfer case drop kit installed, but if not, before doing anything else
shouldn't you consider installing a fixed yoke conversion kit?

~ Billy.




"Douglas Gavilanes" <gavilan1@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:A8S_b.6904$yZ1.5077@newsread2.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> Whoops! I guess that I wasn't clear about replacing all four springs.
> I did.
>
> Thanks for the suggestions.
>
> Doug
>
> Jerry McG wrote:
>
> >First, you should replace the fronts with the Skyjacker springs so
> >everything matches. Check your shock travel to be sure it matches
> >Skyjacker's recommendations for th 4" kit.
> >
> >Second, with a 4" lift you should have no problem at all running 33's,
and
> >if you fit either a 1" bosy lift or TJ flares you can run 35's/ Do both
and
> >you can run 37's.
> >
> >
> >"Doug Gavilanes" <gavilan1@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> >news:KBCZb.12783$W74.10186@newsread1.news.atl.ear thlink.net...
> >
> >
> >>OK, guys - since I recently replaced my springs on my '93 YJ after my
> >>original springs (well, the left rear) on my 3" ---- Cepek lift started
> >>to go south for the winter (a leaf started creeping out of the pack due
> >>to a broken pin), I've become curious. I ended up replacing the springs
> >>with 4" Skyjacker springs. I expect to have to change my shocks at some
> >>time soon, but as is, it rides well. I just drove from Orange County to
> >>Monterey, CA. and back this weekend, and the suspension handles great
> >>(just like before). Other than my rear end kicking around a bit (side
> >>to side) during any sudden change in speed because of my Detroit in the
> >>rear, it handles fine. Perhaps someone can give me suggestions as to
> >>whether I need a different drop Pitman, or anything else to finish the
> >>4" lift properly. I have Tomken (I believe) front tow shackles that add
> >>some height, and allow connecting a HiddenHitch tow bar. I run 32" ATs,
> >>and decided to measure the height of the body from the ground, just in
> >>front of, and behind the polyurethane flares. I measure 22" from the
> >>ground to the bottom edge of the body, just behind the front flare
> >>extension. I got 22.5" just in front of the rear flare. Can anyone out
> >>there with 32"s and a 4" lift tell me what they measure on their Jeep?
> >>I'm debating whether or not I have room to upgrade to 33" tires. I
> >>measure 5.5" from the top of my rear tire to the bottom of the rear
> >>flare edge, above the tire (6" extended flares), 3.5" from the tire to
> >>both the front and rear tips of the rear flare, and 4" from the top of
> >>the front tire to the bottom of the front flare edge (above the tire),
> >>and almost 5" from the tire to the rear tip of the front flare. What
> >>size tire can I fit without moving to a 6" lift and new axles? I
> >>obviously am concerned about articulation and rubbing, and can't afford
> >>upgrading to Dana 44s at the moment. If I could, I'd also get rear disc
> >>brakes and a 6" lift for new 35"s. But let's not go there this year.
> >>Any comments appreciated.
> >>
> >>Regards,
> >>
> >>Doug Gavilanes
> >>Garden Grove, CA.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
>