I am slightly interested in a small lift (2 inches) for my 2004
Wrangler. In looking at the various kits, I have noticed that some
(like Skyjacker) just include coil spacers/new shocks/bump stop
extensions, while others (like Old man Emu) include lots more stuff,
like transfer case lowering shims/new coils, etc.

I have also seen several reports in various places about driveline
noisem when using the cheaper kits that don't include transfer case
shims, even though - THEORETICALLY - you should not need them for a 2
inch lift.

Any opinions? My inclination is to go for the more complete kits,
since I don't want to buy a problem, but at 3 times the cost of the
Skyjacker kit I would like to know what other people have experienced..

Thanks for any information!

 

First of all, what do you want to do with your lifted Jeep that you
can't do with it unlifted? Is it primarily stance, or are you going to
start offroading it? If I was going to do a 2" lift, I'd use the coil
spacers. Otherwise I'd go up to the 3.5" or 4.5" spring lift...JMHO. You
risk driveline vibes with any lift, but 2" generally do not have any
problems.

tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

Patrick O'Neill wrote:
> I am slightly interested in a small lift (2 inches) for my 2004
> Wrangler. In looking at the various kits, I have noticed that some
> (like Skyjacker) just include coil spacers/new shocks/bump stop
> extensions, while others (like Old man Emu) include lots more stuff,
> like transfer case lowering shims/new coils, etc.
>
> I have also seen several reports in various places about driveline
> noisem when using the cheaper kits that don't include transfer case
> shims, even though - THEORETICALLY - you should not need them for a 2
> inch lift.
>
> Any opinions? My inclination is to go for the more complete kits,
> since I don't want to buy a problem, but at 3 times the cost of the
> Skyjacker kit I would like to know what other people have experienced..
>
> Thanks for any information!
>

 

First of all, what do you want to do with your lifted Jeep that you
can't do with it unlifted? Is it primarily stance, or are you going to
start offroading it? If I was going to do a 2" lift, I'd use the coil
spacers. Otherwise I'd go up to the 3.5" or 4.5" spring lift...JMHO. You
risk driveline vibes with any lift, but 2" generally do not have any
problems.

tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

Patrick O'Neill wrote:
> I am slightly interested in a small lift (2 inches) for my 2004
> Wrangler. In looking at the various kits, I have noticed that some
> (like Skyjacker) just include coil spacers/new shocks/bump stop
> extensions, while others (like Old man Emu) include lots more stuff,
> like transfer case lowering shims/new coils, etc.
>
> I have also seen several reports in various places about driveline
> noisem when using the cheaper kits that don't include transfer case
> shims, even though - THEORETICALLY - you should not need them for a 2
> inch lift.
>
> Any opinions? My inclination is to go for the more complete kits,
> since I don't want to buy a problem, but at 3 times the cost of the
> Skyjacker kit I would like to know what other people have experienced..
>
> Thanks for any information!
>

 

First of all, what do you want to do with your lifted Jeep that you
can't do with it unlifted? Is it primarily stance, or are you going to
start offroading it? If I was going to do a 2" lift, I'd use the coil
spacers. Otherwise I'd go up to the 3.5" or 4.5" spring lift...JMHO. You
risk driveline vibes with any lift, but 2" generally do not have any
problems.

tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

Patrick O'Neill wrote:
> I am slightly interested in a small lift (2 inches) for my 2004
> Wrangler. In looking at the various kits, I have noticed that some
> (like Skyjacker) just include coil spacers/new shocks/bump stop
> extensions, while others (like Old man Emu) include lots more stuff,
> like transfer case lowering shims/new coils, etc.
>
> I have also seen several reports in various places about driveline
> noisem when using the cheaper kits that don't include transfer case
> shims, even though - THEORETICALLY - you should not need them for a 2
> inch lift.
>
> Any opinions? My inclination is to go for the more complete kits,
> since I don't want to buy a problem, but at 3 times the cost of the
> Skyjacker kit I would like to know what other people have experienced..
>
> Thanks for any information!
>

 

True - I should have said that I am mostly interested in the lift
mostly for appearance - I do very little offroading, My only concern
with the coil spacers is the possibility of driveline noise... I have
seen reports of driveline rumbling even on a 2 inch lift, if no
transfer case shims were used...

 

True - I should have said that I am mostly interested in the lift
mostly for appearance - I do very little offroading, My only concern
with the coil spacers is the possibility of driveline noise... I have
seen reports of driveline rumbling even on a 2 inch lift, if no
transfer case shims were used...

 

True - I should have said that I am mostly interested in the lift
mostly for appearance - I do very little offroading, My only concern
with the coil spacers is the possibility of driveline noise... I have
seen reports of driveline rumbling even on a 2 inch lift, if no
transfer case shims were used...

 

good mornin'. i just put the 2" spacers on my 02 TJ a few weeks back &
haven't had any problems or noises. if you just want the lift for
appearance, the spacers are the least expensive way to go.

 

good mornin'. i just put the 2" spacers on my 02 TJ a few weeks back &
haven't had any problems or noises. if you just want the lift for
appearance, the spacers are the least expensive way to go.

 

good mornin'. i just put the 2" spacers on my 02 TJ a few weeks back &
haven't had any problems or noises. if you just want the lift for
appearance, the spacers are the least expensive way to go.