TJ Lift Kit ??
01-25-2006, 09:36 PM
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TJ Lift Kit ??
It's time to upgrade the lift on my TJ. I've got an old Teraflex
short arm lift that has seen better days. I've been toying with the
idea of a long arm lift but I can't seem to find much discussion on
the subject around here. Are there other forums where the merits of
the different lifts are debated? Searching Google for "jeep long arm
lift" brings up mostly sites that are trying to sell kits.
Tia
Dean
short arm lift that has seen better days. I've been toying with the
idea of a long arm lift but I can't seem to find much discussion on
the subject around here. Are there other forums where the merits of
the different lifts are debated? Searching Google for "jeep long arm
lift" brings up mostly sites that are trying to sell kits.
Tia
Dean
01-26-2006, 08:28 PM
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Re: TJ Lift Kit ??
I highly recommend the RE long arm kit. Putting that kit on made a huge difference
in my rig. I love the way it handles now. Try searching this forum for "long arms"
and see what you get. I know there are some threads on it out there.
-jenn
On 25 Jan 2006 18:36:32 -0800, "Dean" <jeep_tj@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>It's time to upgrade the lift on my TJ. I've got an old Teraflex
>>short arm lift that has seen better days. I've been toying with the
>>idea of a long arm lift but I can't seem to find much discussion on
>>the subject around here. Are there other forums where the merits of
>>the different lifts are debated? Searching Google for "jeep long arm
>>lift" brings up mostly sites that are trying to sell kits.
>>
>>Tia
>>Dean
in my rig. I love the way it handles now. Try searching this forum for "long arms"
and see what you get. I know there are some threads on it out there.
-jenn
On 25 Jan 2006 18:36:32 -0800, "Dean" <jeep_tj@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>It's time to upgrade the lift on my TJ. I've got an old Teraflex
>>short arm lift that has seen better days. I've been toying with the
>>idea of a long arm lift but I can't seem to find much discussion on
>>the subject around here. Are there other forums where the merits of
>>the different lifts are debated? Searching Google for "jeep long arm
>>lift" brings up mostly sites that are trying to sell kits.
>>
>>Tia
>>Dean
01-26-2006, 08:28 PM
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Re: TJ Lift Kit ??
I highly recommend the RE long arm kit. Putting that kit on made a huge difference
in my rig. I love the way it handles now. Try searching this forum for "long arms"
and see what you get. I know there are some threads on it out there.
-jenn
On 25 Jan 2006 18:36:32 -0800, "Dean" <jeep_tj@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>It's time to upgrade the lift on my TJ. I've got an old Teraflex
>>short arm lift that has seen better days. I've been toying with the
>>idea of a long arm lift but I can't seem to find much discussion on
>>the subject around here. Are there other forums where the merits of
>>the different lifts are debated? Searching Google for "jeep long arm
>>lift" brings up mostly sites that are trying to sell kits.
>>
>>Tia
>>Dean
in my rig. I love the way it handles now. Try searching this forum for "long arms"
and see what you get. I know there are some threads on it out there.
-jenn
On 25 Jan 2006 18:36:32 -0800, "Dean" <jeep_tj@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>It's time to upgrade the lift on my TJ. I've got an old Teraflex
>>short arm lift that has seen better days. I've been toying with the
>>idea of a long arm lift but I can't seem to find much discussion on
>>the subject around here. Are there other forums where the merits of
>>the different lifts are debated? Searching Google for "jeep long arm
>>lift" brings up mostly sites that are trying to sell kits.
>>
>>Tia
>>Dean
01-26-2006, 08:28 PM
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Re: TJ Lift Kit ??
I highly recommend the RE long arm kit. Putting that kit on made a huge difference
in my rig. I love the way it handles now. Try searching this forum for "long arms"
and see what you get. I know there are some threads on it out there.
-jenn
On 25 Jan 2006 18:36:32 -0800, "Dean" <jeep_tj@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>It's time to upgrade the lift on my TJ. I've got an old Teraflex
>>short arm lift that has seen better days. I've been toying with the
>>idea of a long arm lift but I can't seem to find much discussion on
>>the subject around here. Are there other forums where the merits of
>>the different lifts are debated? Searching Google for "jeep long arm
>>lift" brings up mostly sites that are trying to sell kits.
>>
>>Tia
>>Dean
in my rig. I love the way it handles now. Try searching this forum for "long arms"
and see what you get. I know there are some threads on it out there.
-jenn
On 25 Jan 2006 18:36:32 -0800, "Dean" <jeep_tj@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>It's time to upgrade the lift on my TJ. I've got an old Teraflex
>>short arm lift that has seen better days. I've been toying with the
>>idea of a long arm lift but I can't seem to find much discussion on
>>the subject around here. Are there other forums where the merits of
>>the different lifts are debated? Searching Google for "jeep long arm
>>lift" brings up mostly sites that are trying to sell kits.
>>
>>Tia
>>Dean
01-26-2006, 11:42 PM
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Re: TJ Lift Kit ??
I converted from a "Heinz 57" 5.5" (Rock Krawler/Tera/Currie/R.E.) lift
that used Tera arms (ugh!) and went with an RE 4.5" longarm kit. I sure
love it, it's done well by me. RE's 4.5" LA kit is actually more like
5.5" so don't worry about running 35" tires. I also have a 1" body lift
and have more than enough room for even 37" tires, though I'm running 35".
Jerry
jbjeep wrote:
> I highly recommend the RE long arm kit. Putting that kit on made a huge difference
> in my rig. I love the way it handles now. Try searching this forum for "long arms"
> and see what you get. I know there are some threads on it out there.
> -jenn
>
>
>
> On 25 Jan 2006 18:36:32 -0800, "Dean" <jeep_tj@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>It's time to upgrade the lift on my TJ. I've got an old Teraflex
>>>short arm lift that has seen better days. I've been toying with the
>>>idea of a long arm lift but I can't seem to find much discussion on
>>>the subject around here. Are there other forums where the merits of
>>>the different lifts are debated? Searching Google for "jeep long arm
>>>lift" brings up mostly sites that are trying to sell kits.
>>>
>>>Tia
>>>Dean
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
that used Tera arms (ugh!) and went with an RE 4.5" longarm kit. I sure
love it, it's done well by me. RE's 4.5" LA kit is actually more like
5.5" so don't worry about running 35" tires. I also have a 1" body lift
and have more than enough room for even 37" tires, though I'm running 35".
Jerry
jbjeep wrote:
> I highly recommend the RE long arm kit. Putting that kit on made a huge difference
> in my rig. I love the way it handles now. Try searching this forum for "long arms"
> and see what you get. I know there are some threads on it out there.
> -jenn
>
>
>
> On 25 Jan 2006 18:36:32 -0800, "Dean" <jeep_tj@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>It's time to upgrade the lift on my TJ. I've got an old Teraflex
>>>short arm lift that has seen better days. I've been toying with the
>>>idea of a long arm lift but I can't seem to find much discussion on
>>>the subject around here. Are there other forums where the merits of
>>>the different lifts are debated? Searching Google for "jeep long arm
>>>lift" brings up mostly sites that are trying to sell kits.
>>>
>>>Tia
>>>Dean
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
01-26-2006, 11:42 PM
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Re: TJ Lift Kit ??
I converted from a "Heinz 57" 5.5" (Rock Krawler/Tera/Currie/R.E.) lift
that used Tera arms (ugh!) and went with an RE 4.5" longarm kit. I sure
love it, it's done well by me. RE's 4.5" LA kit is actually more like
5.5" so don't worry about running 35" tires. I also have a 1" body lift
and have more than enough room for even 37" tires, though I'm running 35".
Jerry
jbjeep wrote:
> I highly recommend the RE long arm kit. Putting that kit on made a huge difference
> in my rig. I love the way it handles now. Try searching this forum for "long arms"
> and see what you get. I know there are some threads on it out there.
> -jenn
>
>
>
> On 25 Jan 2006 18:36:32 -0800, "Dean" <jeep_tj@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>It's time to upgrade the lift on my TJ. I've got an old Teraflex
>>>short arm lift that has seen better days. I've been toying with the
>>>idea of a long arm lift but I can't seem to find much discussion on
>>>the subject around here. Are there other forums where the merits of
>>>the different lifts are debated? Searching Google for "jeep long arm
>>>lift" brings up mostly sites that are trying to sell kits.
>>>
>>>Tia
>>>Dean
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
that used Tera arms (ugh!) and went with an RE 4.5" longarm kit. I sure
love it, it's done well by me. RE's 4.5" LA kit is actually more like
5.5" so don't worry about running 35" tires. I also have a 1" body lift
and have more than enough room for even 37" tires, though I'm running 35".
Jerry
jbjeep wrote:
> I highly recommend the RE long arm kit. Putting that kit on made a huge difference
> in my rig. I love the way it handles now. Try searching this forum for "long arms"
> and see what you get. I know there are some threads on it out there.
> -jenn
>
>
>
> On 25 Jan 2006 18:36:32 -0800, "Dean" <jeep_tj@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>It's time to upgrade the lift on my TJ. I've got an old Teraflex
>>>short arm lift that has seen better days. I've been toying with the
>>>idea of a long arm lift but I can't seem to find much discussion on
>>>the subject around here. Are there other forums where the merits of
>>>the different lifts are debated? Searching Google for "jeep long arm
>>>lift" brings up mostly sites that are trying to sell kits.
>>>
>>>Tia
>>>Dean
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
01-26-2006, 11:42 PM
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Re: TJ Lift Kit ??
I converted from a "Heinz 57" 5.5" (Rock Krawler/Tera/Currie/R.E.) lift
that used Tera arms (ugh!) and went with an RE 4.5" longarm kit. I sure
love it, it's done well by me. RE's 4.5" LA kit is actually more like
5.5" so don't worry about running 35" tires. I also have a 1" body lift
and have more than enough room for even 37" tires, though I'm running 35".
Jerry
jbjeep wrote:
> I highly recommend the RE long arm kit. Putting that kit on made a huge difference
> in my rig. I love the way it handles now. Try searching this forum for "long arms"
> and see what you get. I know there are some threads on it out there.
> -jenn
>
>
>
> On 25 Jan 2006 18:36:32 -0800, "Dean" <jeep_tj@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>It's time to upgrade the lift on my TJ. I've got an old Teraflex
>>>short arm lift that has seen better days. I've been toying with the
>>>idea of a long arm lift but I can't seem to find much discussion on
>>>the subject around here. Are there other forums where the merits of
>>>the different lifts are debated? Searching Google for "jeep long arm
>>>lift" brings up mostly sites that are trying to sell kits.
>>>
>>>Tia
>>>Dean
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
that used Tera arms (ugh!) and went with an RE 4.5" longarm kit. I sure
love it, it's done well by me. RE's 4.5" LA kit is actually more like
5.5" so don't worry about running 35" tires. I also have a 1" body lift
and have more than enough room for even 37" tires, though I'm running 35".
Jerry
jbjeep wrote:
> I highly recommend the RE long arm kit. Putting that kit on made a huge difference
> in my rig. I love the way it handles now. Try searching this forum for "long arms"
> and see what you get. I know there are some threads on it out there.
> -jenn
>
>
>
> On 25 Jan 2006 18:36:32 -0800, "Dean" <jeep_tj@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>It's time to upgrade the lift on my TJ. I've got an old Teraflex
>>>short arm lift that has seen better days. I've been toying with the
>>>idea of a long arm lift but I can't seem to find much discussion on
>>>the subject around here. Are there other forums where the merits of
>>>the different lifts are debated? Searching Google for "jeep long arm
>>>lift" brings up mostly sites that are trying to sell kits.
>>>
>>>Tia
>>>Dean
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
01-28-2006, 01:14 PM
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Re: TJ Lift Kit ??
Thanks for the replies, it sounds like two votes for RE Long Arms. I
use my jeep as sort of a scout car, "what's at the end of that long
dirt road? Let's go find out." So I need a compromise between on and
off road handling. Running the biggest tires possible isn't my goal.
For years now I've had very good luck with 33" BFG AT's and will
probably stay with that tire. I've got a couple more questions if you
don't mind.:-)
I see that RE has a 3.5" LA kit, would that be adequate for 33" tires?
Going back to that compromise thing I'd like to keep the center of
gravity as low as possible.
How does the RE kit handle on road? The skate boarding is gone. Stops
in a straight line under heavy braking? Is it compliant over speed
bumps, pot holes, doesn't beat the passengers up with a harsh ride.
Goes around corners without scaring the driver <lol>
Off road handling? Articulates well without binding on itself, track
bars, or steering components. Can crawl rocks like an ant?
How is RE's customer service now days? Six years ago I had a RE lift
on this jeep that failed after about 15k miles. RE's customer service
was the worst I've ever experienced. I swore I would never do business
with them again. Well its six years later and they are still in
business, <surprised> are they any better? Are the parts that wear out
easily replaceable and reasonably priced?
TIA
Dean
use my jeep as sort of a scout car, "what's at the end of that long
dirt road? Let's go find out." So I need a compromise between on and
off road handling. Running the biggest tires possible isn't my goal.
For years now I've had very good luck with 33" BFG AT's and will
probably stay with that tire. I've got a couple more questions if you
don't mind.:-)
I see that RE has a 3.5" LA kit, would that be adequate for 33" tires?
Going back to that compromise thing I'd like to keep the center of
gravity as low as possible.
How does the RE kit handle on road? The skate boarding is gone. Stops
in a straight line under heavy braking? Is it compliant over speed
bumps, pot holes, doesn't beat the passengers up with a harsh ride.
Goes around corners without scaring the driver <lol>
Off road handling? Articulates well without binding on itself, track
bars, or steering components. Can crawl rocks like an ant?
How is RE's customer service now days? Six years ago I had a RE lift
on this jeep that failed after about 15k miles. RE's customer service
was the worst I've ever experienced. I swore I would never do business
with them again. Well its six years later and they are still in
business, <surprised> are they any better? Are the parts that wear out
easily replaceable and reasonably priced?
TIA
Dean
01-28-2006, 01:14 PM
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Re: TJ Lift Kit ??
Thanks for the replies, it sounds like two votes for RE Long Arms. I
use my jeep as sort of a scout car, "what's at the end of that long
dirt road? Let's go find out." So I need a compromise between on and
off road handling. Running the biggest tires possible isn't my goal.
For years now I've had very good luck with 33" BFG AT's and will
probably stay with that tire. I've got a couple more questions if you
don't mind.:-)
I see that RE has a 3.5" LA kit, would that be adequate for 33" tires?
Going back to that compromise thing I'd like to keep the center of
gravity as low as possible.
How does the RE kit handle on road? The skate boarding is gone. Stops
in a straight line under heavy braking? Is it compliant over speed
bumps, pot holes, doesn't beat the passengers up with a harsh ride.
Goes around corners without scaring the driver <lol>
Off road handling? Articulates well without binding on itself, track
bars, or steering components. Can crawl rocks like an ant?
How is RE's customer service now days? Six years ago I had a RE lift
on this jeep that failed after about 15k miles. RE's customer service
was the worst I've ever experienced. I swore I would never do business
with them again. Well its six years later and they are still in
business, <surprised> are they any better? Are the parts that wear out
easily replaceable and reasonably priced?
TIA
Dean
use my jeep as sort of a scout car, "what's at the end of that long
dirt road? Let's go find out." So I need a compromise between on and
off road handling. Running the biggest tires possible isn't my goal.
For years now I've had very good luck with 33" BFG AT's and will
probably stay with that tire. I've got a couple more questions if you
don't mind.:-)
I see that RE has a 3.5" LA kit, would that be adequate for 33" tires?
Going back to that compromise thing I'd like to keep the center of
gravity as low as possible.
How does the RE kit handle on road? The skate boarding is gone. Stops
in a straight line under heavy braking? Is it compliant over speed
bumps, pot holes, doesn't beat the passengers up with a harsh ride.
Goes around corners without scaring the driver <lol>
Off road handling? Articulates well without binding on itself, track
bars, or steering components. Can crawl rocks like an ant?
How is RE's customer service now days? Six years ago I had a RE lift
on this jeep that failed after about 15k miles. RE's customer service
was the worst I've ever experienced. I swore I would never do business
with them again. Well its six years later and they are still in
business, <surprised> are they any better? Are the parts that wear out
easily replaceable and reasonably priced?
TIA
Dean
01-28-2006, 01:14 PM
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Re: TJ Lift Kit ??
Thanks for the replies, it sounds like two votes for RE Long Arms. I
use my jeep as sort of a scout car, "what's at the end of that long
dirt road? Let's go find out." So I need a compromise between on and
off road handling. Running the biggest tires possible isn't my goal.
For years now I've had very good luck with 33" BFG AT's and will
probably stay with that tire. I've got a couple more questions if you
don't mind.:-)
I see that RE has a 3.5" LA kit, would that be adequate for 33" tires?
Going back to that compromise thing I'd like to keep the center of
gravity as low as possible.
How does the RE kit handle on road? The skate boarding is gone. Stops
in a straight line under heavy braking? Is it compliant over speed
bumps, pot holes, doesn't beat the passengers up with a harsh ride.
Goes around corners without scaring the driver <lol>
Off road handling? Articulates well without binding on itself, track
bars, or steering components. Can crawl rocks like an ant?
How is RE's customer service now days? Six years ago I had a RE lift
on this jeep that failed after about 15k miles. RE's customer service
was the worst I've ever experienced. I swore I would never do business
with them again. Well its six years later and they are still in
business, <surprised> are they any better? Are the parts that wear out
easily replaceable and reasonably priced?
TIA
Dean
use my jeep as sort of a scout car, "what's at the end of that long
dirt road? Let's go find out." So I need a compromise between on and
off road handling. Running the biggest tires possible isn't my goal.
For years now I've had very good luck with 33" BFG AT's and will
probably stay with that tire. I've got a couple more questions if you
don't mind.:-)
I see that RE has a 3.5" LA kit, would that be adequate for 33" tires?
Going back to that compromise thing I'd like to keep the center of
gravity as low as possible.
How does the RE kit handle on road? The skate boarding is gone. Stops
in a straight line under heavy braking? Is it compliant over speed
bumps, pot holes, doesn't beat the passengers up with a harsh ride.
Goes around corners without scaring the driver <lol>
Off road handling? Articulates well without binding on itself, track
bars, or steering components. Can crawl rocks like an ant?
How is RE's customer service now days? Six years ago I had a RE lift
on this jeep that failed after about 15k miles. RE's customer service
was the worst I've ever experienced. I swore I would never do business
with them again. Well its six years later and they are still in
business, <surprised> are they any better? Are the parts that wear out
easily replaceable and reasonably priced?
TIA
Dean
