YJ max lift with out slip yoke eliminator
 

Hello,

I have a YJ 4 cyl 5 speed with stock gearing 31" tires.

I am considering installing a sway bar disconnect. I know when I do this the
tires will make contact. One of the body spacer/bushings is rotted away.

What is the maximum lift recommended with out installing a slip yoke
eliminator?

Will a 1" body lift or 2" suspension lift be sufficient? Perhaps I need to
do both?

What is the opinion on the Rough Country add aleaf lift? I know ideal would
be to replace the whole pack but I not overly concerned with a rough ride.

Thanks for your help.

Re: YJ max lift with out slip yoke eliminator
 

Any add-a-leaf kit is garbage. You should be OK with a Rubicon Express 2.5"
spring lift without getting a slip-yoke eliminator.

HTH,

Carl


"Marvin Oliver" <m3599137@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:9KhVh.5578$3P3.2896@newsread3.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> Hello,
>
> I have a YJ 4 cyl 5 speed with stock gearing 31" tires.
>
> I am considering installing a sway bar disconnect. I know when I do this
> the tires will make contact. One of the body spacer/bushings is rotted
> away.
>
> What is the maximum lift recommended with out installing a slip yoke
> eliminator?
>
> Will a 1" body lift or 2" suspension lift be sufficient? Perhaps I need to
> do both?
>
> What is the opinion on the Rough Country add aleaf lift? I know ideal
> would be to replace the whole pack but I not overly concerned with a rough
> ride.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
>
>

Re: YJ max lift with out slip yoke eliminator
 

Any add-a-leaf kit is garbage. You should be OK with a Rubicon Express 2.5"
spring lift without getting a slip-yoke eliminator.

HTH,

Carl


"Marvin Oliver" <m3599137@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:9KhVh.5578$3P3.2896@newsread3.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> Hello,
>
> I have a YJ 4 cyl 5 speed with stock gearing 31" tires.
>
> I am considering installing a sway bar disconnect. I know when I do this
> the tires will make contact. One of the body spacer/bushings is rotted
> away.
>
> What is the maximum lift recommended with out installing a slip yoke
> eliminator?
>
> Will a 1" body lift or 2" suspension lift be sufficient? Perhaps I need to
> do both?
>
> What is the opinion on the Rough Country add aleaf lift? I know ideal
> would be to replace the whole pack but I not overly concerned with a rough
> ride.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
>
>

Re: YJ max lift with out slip yoke eliminator
 

Any add-a-leaf kit is garbage. You should be OK with a Rubicon Express 2.5"
spring lift without getting a slip-yoke eliminator.

HTH,

Carl


"Marvin Oliver" <m3599137@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:9KhVh.5578$3P3.2896@newsread3.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> Hello,
>
> I have a YJ 4 cyl 5 speed with stock gearing 31" tires.
>
> I am considering installing a sway bar disconnect. I know when I do this
> the tires will make contact. One of the body spacer/bushings is rotted
> away.
>
> What is the maximum lift recommended with out installing a slip yoke
> eliminator?
>
> Will a 1" body lift or 2" suspension lift be sufficient? Perhaps I need to
> do both?
>
> What is the opinion on the Rough Country add aleaf lift? I know ideal
> would be to replace the whole pack but I not overly concerned with a rough
> ride.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
>
>

Re: YJ max lift with out slip yoke eliminator
 

Any add-a-leaf kit is garbage. You should be OK with a Rubicon Express 2.5"
spring lift without getting a slip-yoke eliminator.

HTH,

Carl


"Marvin Oliver" <m3599137@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:9KhVh.5578$3P3.2896@newsread3.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> Hello,
>
> I have a YJ 4 cyl 5 speed with stock gearing 31" tires.
>
> I am considering installing a sway bar disconnect. I know when I do this
> the tires will make contact. One of the body spacer/bushings is rotted
> away.
>
> What is the maximum lift recommended with out installing a slip yoke
> eliminator?
>
> Will a 1" body lift or 2" suspension lift be sufficient? Perhaps I need to
> do both?
>
> What is the opinion on the Rough Country add aleaf lift? I know ideal
> would be to replace the whole pack but I not overly concerned with a rough
> ride.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
>
>

Re: YJ max lift with out slip yoke eliminator
 

The short YJ drive shaft is marginal and you don't know until you try it.
Carl said "should". There is no such thing as off road modfications on a
budget. Heh.

Cheers,

Earle

"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:jfydnUbFYvKzM7jbnZ2dnUVZ_gidnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Any add-a-leaf kit is garbage. You should be OK with a Rubicon Express
2.5"
> spring lift without getting a slip-yoke eliminator.
>
> HTH,
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Marvin Oliver" <m3599137@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:9KhVh.5578$3P3.2896@newsread3.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have a YJ 4 cyl 5 speed with stock gearing 31" tires.
> >
> > I am considering installing a sway bar disconnect. I know when I do this
> > the tires will make contact. One of the body spacer/bushings is rotted
> > away.
> >
> > What is the maximum lift recommended with out installing a slip yoke
> > eliminator?
> >
> > Will a 1" body lift or 2" suspension lift be sufficient? Perhaps I need
to
> > do both?
> >
> > What is the opinion on the Rough Country add aleaf lift? I know ideal
> > would be to replace the whole pack but I not overly concerned with a
rough
> > ride.
> >
> > Thanks for your help.
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: YJ max lift with out slip yoke eliminator
 

The short YJ drive shaft is marginal and you don't know until you try it.
Carl said "should". There is no such thing as off road modfications on a
budget. Heh.

Cheers,

Earle

"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:jfydnUbFYvKzM7jbnZ2dnUVZ_gidnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Any add-a-leaf kit is garbage. You should be OK with a Rubicon Express
2.5"
> spring lift without getting a slip-yoke eliminator.
>
> HTH,
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Marvin Oliver" <m3599137@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:9KhVh.5578$3P3.2896@newsread3.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have a YJ 4 cyl 5 speed with stock gearing 31" tires.
> >
> > I am considering installing a sway bar disconnect. I know when I do this
> > the tires will make contact. One of the body spacer/bushings is rotted
> > away.
> >
> > What is the maximum lift recommended with out installing a slip yoke
> > eliminator?
> >
> > Will a 1" body lift or 2" suspension lift be sufficient? Perhaps I need
to
> > do both?
> >
> > What is the opinion on the Rough Country add aleaf lift? I know ideal
> > would be to replace the whole pack but I not overly concerned with a
rough
> > ride.
> >
> > Thanks for your help.
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: YJ max lift with out slip yoke eliminator
 

The short YJ drive shaft is marginal and you don't know until you try it.
Carl said "should". There is no such thing as off road modfications on a
budget. Heh.

Cheers,

Earle

"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:jfydnUbFYvKzM7jbnZ2dnUVZ_gidnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Any add-a-leaf kit is garbage. You should be OK with a Rubicon Express
2.5"
> spring lift without getting a slip-yoke eliminator.
>
> HTH,
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Marvin Oliver" <m3599137@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:9KhVh.5578$3P3.2896@newsread3.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have a YJ 4 cyl 5 speed with stock gearing 31" tires.
> >
> > I am considering installing a sway bar disconnect. I know when I do this
> > the tires will make contact. One of the body spacer/bushings is rotted
> > away.
> >
> > What is the maximum lift recommended with out installing a slip yoke
> > eliminator?
> >
> > Will a 1" body lift or 2" suspension lift be sufficient? Perhaps I need
to
> > do both?
> >
> > What is the opinion on the Rough Country add aleaf lift? I know ideal
> > would be to replace the whole pack but I not overly concerned with a
rough
> > ride.
> >
> > Thanks for your help.
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: YJ max lift with out slip yoke eliminator
 

The short YJ drive shaft is marginal and you don't know until you try it.
Carl said "should". There is no such thing as off road modfications on a
budget. Heh.

Cheers,

Earle

"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:jfydnUbFYvKzM7jbnZ2dnUVZ_gidnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Any add-a-leaf kit is garbage. You should be OK with a Rubicon Express
2.5"
> spring lift without getting a slip-yoke eliminator.
>
> HTH,
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Marvin Oliver" <m3599137@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:9KhVh.5578$3P3.2896@newsread3.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have a YJ 4 cyl 5 speed with stock gearing 31" tires.
> >
> > I am considering installing a sway bar disconnect. I know when I do this
> > the tires will make contact. One of the body spacer/bushings is rotted
> > away.
> >
> > What is the maximum lift recommended with out installing a slip yoke
> > eliminator?
> >
> > Will a 1" body lift or 2" suspension lift be sufficient? Perhaps I need
to
> > do both?
> >
> > What is the opinion on the Rough Country add aleaf lift? I know ideal
> > would be to replace the whole pack but I not overly concerned with a
rough
> > ride.
> >
> > Thanks for your help.
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: YJ max lift with out slip yoke eliminator
 

Marvin Oliver wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a YJ 4 cyl 5 speed with stock gearing 31" tires.
>
> I am considering installing a sway bar disconnect. I know when I do this the
> tires will make contact. One of the body spacer/bushings is rotted away.
>
> What is the maximum lift recommended with out installing a slip yoke
> eliminator?
>
> Will a 1" body lift or 2" suspension lift be sufficient? Perhaps I need to
> do both?
>
> What is the opinion on the Rough Country add aleaf lift? I know ideal would
> be to replace the whole pack but I not overly concerned with a rough ride.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
>
>

You really need to address the body mounts before you consider lifting.
If they are all rotted, you might want to find a different Jeep to modify.

The YJ (yuppie Jeep) has soft cushy springs to start with, so an add a
leaf isn't a bad way to go. You can go to a real truck spring shop
where they don't use gold plated tools and think they are selling
platinum springs like some 4x4 shops do and get your current pack
re-arched, then add or replace one leaf with the pre-tempered and arched
add a leaf.

I had this done on the old front springs of my CJ7 in 2000 to match the
new arched spring pack I had to put in the back due to busted leafs. In
the back they took a stock new CJ spring pack, arched them for 2 1/2" of
lift and replaced the first spring down with a generic 'keeper spring'
or 'add a leaf' already the correct size and arch.

I have done some serious off roading with a warn HS9000i up front and my
spring have held perfectly even for these last 7 years. I also run
fully loaded off road to get 'way' back into the bush for a base camp.

Including parts, the new back pack and the keepers, I believe it all
cost less than $500.00. That did not include shocks.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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