Re: YJ stock ride height
Thanks guys, I'll measure as soon as, well, as soon as it gets light
outside. Bill, by bumper jack do you mean a jack positioned at the bumper? L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote: > Stock ride height should be one half the distance measured between the > axle and bump rubber stop, when shock is fully extended via a bumper jack. > Take the measurement quickly as the longer shackle will de-ark the weaker > stock springs: http://www.----------.com/93-YJ-2.jpg > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:1168652192.898846.325350@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... > > Hey guys, > > I got the front shackles on - I can see the difference in fender > > clearance already. I'm waiting on grease sleeves (I'm pretty sure > > that's what they're called) for the rear, which Performance Accessories > > neglected to include in the box. > > I was hoping somebody here knows the stock ride height for the YJ so I > > can figure out how much higher I'm riding. > > I forgot to measure before I started pulling stuff off and, besides, I > > have 30" tires which are about, what, 3" taller than stock? > > And a related question: where are these measurements generally taken > > from? On the Rock Lizard Fabrications site he quotes the XJ stock ride > > height as 17" rear and 17.5" front, which he apparently took from the > > center of the wheel hub to the bottom of the stock fender flare. > > > > > > -- > Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: YJ stock ride height
Thanks guys, I'll measure as soon as, well, as soon as it gets light
outside. Bill, by bumper jack do you mean a jack positioned at the bumper? L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote: > Stock ride height should be one half the distance measured between the > axle and bump rubber stop, when shock is fully extended via a bumper jack. > Take the measurement quickly as the longer shackle will de-ark the weaker > stock springs: http://www.----------.com/93-YJ-2.jpg > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:1168652192.898846.325350@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... > > Hey guys, > > I got the front shackles on - I can see the difference in fender > > clearance already. I'm waiting on grease sleeves (I'm pretty sure > > that's what they're called) for the rear, which Performance Accessories > > neglected to include in the box. > > I was hoping somebody here knows the stock ride height for the YJ so I > > can figure out how much higher I'm riding. > > I forgot to measure before I started pulling stuff off and, besides, I > > have 30" tires which are about, what, 3" taller than stock? > > And a related question: where are these measurements generally taken > > from? On the Rock Lizard Fabrications site he quotes the XJ stock ride > > height as 17" rear and 17.5" front, which he apparently took from the > > center of the wheel hub to the bottom of the stock fender flare. > > > > > > -- > Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: YJ stock ride height
Thanks guys, I'll measure as soon as, well, as soon as it gets light
outside. Bill, by bumper jack do you mean a jack positioned at the bumper? L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote: > Stock ride height should be one half the distance measured between the > axle and bump rubber stop, when shock is fully extended via a bumper jack. > Take the measurement quickly as the longer shackle will de-ark the weaker > stock springs: http://www.----------.com/93-YJ-2.jpg > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:1168652192.898846.325350@q2g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... > > Hey guys, > > I got the front shackles on - I can see the difference in fender > > clearance already. I'm waiting on grease sleeves (I'm pretty sure > > that's what they're called) for the rear, which Performance Accessories > > neglected to include in the box. > > I was hoping somebody here knows the stock ride height for the YJ so I > > can figure out how much higher I'm riding. > > I forgot to measure before I started pulling stuff off and, besides, I > > have 30" tires which are about, what, 3" taller than stock? > > And a related question: where are these measurements generally taken > > from? On the Rock Lizard Fabrications site he quotes the XJ stock ride > > height as 17" rear and 17.5" front, which he apparently took from the > > center of the wheel hub to the bottom of the stock fender flare. > > > > > > -- > Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: YJ stock ride height
> Stock a YJ can handle 225's or 235's which are about 29 point something
> or other tall, well better said long because the compression of the > vehicle usually doesn't count for the 'book' size. I think a 30x9.5 > aftermarlket fits with no lift. A CJ or TJ can take 31's. it came with 205/75/R15s (27.1" according to online calculators)...I put 30x9.5s on with no lift and it handled those fine. Mike Romain wrote: > Hmmm.... Usually it's bumper to the ground or frame to the ground for > ride height. That has been brought up and posted here in the past, same > as the CJ one. > > I also believe the clearance from the axle to the frame rubber stoppers > is a valid 'height' measurement. When you raise a vehicle, you 'should' > lower the rubber stops. The TJ spacer kits come with lowered bump > stops. Without these, you over compress your springs which can flatten > or invert them. > > Stock a YJ can handle 225's or 235's which are about 29 point something > or other tall, well better said long because the compression of the > vehicle usually doesn't count for the 'book' size. I think a 30x9.5 > aftermarlket fits with no lift. A CJ or TJ can take 31's. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > > The Merg wrote: > > > > Hey guys, > > I got the front shackles on - I can see the difference in fender > > clearance already. I'm waiting on grease sleeves (I'm pretty sure > > that's what they're called) for the rear, which Performance Accessories > > neglected to include in the box. > > I was hoping somebody here knows the stock ride height for the YJ so I > > can figure out how much higher I'm riding. > > I forgot to measure before I started pulling stuff off and, besides, I > > have 30" tires which are about, what, 3" taller than stock? > > And a related question: where are these measurements generally taken > > from? On the Rock Lizard Fabrications site he quotes the XJ stock ride > > height as 17" rear and 17.5" front, which he apparently took from the > > center of the wheel hub to the bottom of the stock fender flare. |
Re: YJ stock ride height
> Stock a YJ can handle 225's or 235's which are about 29 point something
> or other tall, well better said long because the compression of the > vehicle usually doesn't count for the 'book' size. I think a 30x9.5 > aftermarlket fits with no lift. A CJ or TJ can take 31's. it came with 205/75/R15s (27.1" according to online calculators)...I put 30x9.5s on with no lift and it handled those fine. Mike Romain wrote: > Hmmm.... Usually it's bumper to the ground or frame to the ground for > ride height. That has been brought up and posted here in the past, same > as the CJ one. > > I also believe the clearance from the axle to the frame rubber stoppers > is a valid 'height' measurement. When you raise a vehicle, you 'should' > lower the rubber stops. The TJ spacer kits come with lowered bump > stops. Without these, you over compress your springs which can flatten > or invert them. > > Stock a YJ can handle 225's or 235's which are about 29 point something > or other tall, well better said long because the compression of the > vehicle usually doesn't count for the 'book' size. I think a 30x9.5 > aftermarlket fits with no lift. A CJ or TJ can take 31's. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > > The Merg wrote: > > > > Hey guys, > > I got the front shackles on - I can see the difference in fender > > clearance already. I'm waiting on grease sleeves (I'm pretty sure > > that's what they're called) for the rear, which Performance Accessories > > neglected to include in the box. > > I was hoping somebody here knows the stock ride height for the YJ so I > > can figure out how much higher I'm riding. > > I forgot to measure before I started pulling stuff off and, besides, I > > have 30" tires which are about, what, 3" taller than stock? > > And a related question: where are these measurements generally taken > > from? On the Rock Lizard Fabrications site he quotes the XJ stock ride > > height as 17" rear and 17.5" front, which he apparently took from the > > center of the wheel hub to the bottom of the stock fender flare. |
Re: YJ stock ride height
> Stock a YJ can handle 225's or 235's which are about 29 point something
> or other tall, well better said long because the compression of the > vehicle usually doesn't count for the 'book' size. I think a 30x9.5 > aftermarlket fits with no lift. A CJ or TJ can take 31's. it came with 205/75/R15s (27.1" according to online calculators)...I put 30x9.5s on with no lift and it handled those fine. Mike Romain wrote: > Hmmm.... Usually it's bumper to the ground or frame to the ground for > ride height. That has been brought up and posted here in the past, same > as the CJ one. > > I also believe the clearance from the axle to the frame rubber stoppers > is a valid 'height' measurement. When you raise a vehicle, you 'should' > lower the rubber stops. The TJ spacer kits come with lowered bump > stops. Without these, you over compress your springs which can flatten > or invert them. > > Stock a YJ can handle 225's or 235's which are about 29 point something > or other tall, well better said long because the compression of the > vehicle usually doesn't count for the 'book' size. I think a 30x9.5 > aftermarlket fits with no lift. A CJ or TJ can take 31's. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > > The Merg wrote: > > > > Hey guys, > > I got the front shackles on - I can see the difference in fender > > clearance already. I'm waiting on grease sleeves (I'm pretty sure > > that's what they're called) for the rear, which Performance Accessories > > neglected to include in the box. > > I was hoping somebody here knows the stock ride height for the YJ so I > > can figure out how much higher I'm riding. > > I forgot to measure before I started pulling stuff off and, besides, I > > have 30" tires which are about, what, 3" taller than stock? > > And a related question: where are these measurements generally taken > > from? On the Rock Lizard Fabrications site he quotes the XJ stock ride > > height as 17" rear and 17.5" front, which he apparently took from the > > center of the wheel hub to the bottom of the stock fender flare. |
Re: YJ stock ride height
> Stock a YJ can handle 225's or 235's which are about 29 point something
> or other tall, well better said long because the compression of the > vehicle usually doesn't count for the 'book' size. I think a 30x9.5 > aftermarlket fits with no lift. A CJ or TJ can take 31's. it came with 205/75/R15s (27.1" according to online calculators)...I put 30x9.5s on with no lift and it handled those fine. Mike Romain wrote: > Hmmm.... Usually it's bumper to the ground or frame to the ground for > ride height. That has been brought up and posted here in the past, same > as the CJ one. > > I also believe the clearance from the axle to the frame rubber stoppers > is a valid 'height' measurement. When you raise a vehicle, you 'should' > lower the rubber stops. The TJ spacer kits come with lowered bump > stops. Without these, you over compress your springs which can flatten > or invert them. > > Stock a YJ can handle 225's or 235's which are about 29 point something > or other tall, well better said long because the compression of the > vehicle usually doesn't count for the 'book' size. I think a 30x9.5 > aftermarlket fits with no lift. A CJ or TJ can take 31's. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > > The Merg wrote: > > > > Hey guys, > > I got the front shackles on - I can see the difference in fender > > clearance already. I'm waiting on grease sleeves (I'm pretty sure > > that's what they're called) for the rear, which Performance Accessories > > neglected to include in the box. > > I was hoping somebody here knows the stock ride height for the YJ so I > > can figure out how much higher I'm riding. > > I forgot to measure before I started pulling stuff off and, besides, I > > have 30" tires which are about, what, 3" taller than stock? > > And a related question: where are these measurements generally taken > > from? On the Rock Lizard Fabrications site he quotes the XJ stock ride > > height as 17" rear and 17.5" front, which he apparently took from the > > center of the wheel hub to the bottom of the stock fender flare. |
Re: YJ stock ride height
Yup.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ The Merg wrote: > > Thanks guys, I'll measure as soon as, well, as soon as it gets light > outside. > Bill, by bumper jack do you mean a jack positioned at the bumper? -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: YJ stock ride height
Yup.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ The Merg wrote: > > Thanks guys, I'll measure as soon as, well, as soon as it gets light > outside. > Bill, by bumper jack do you mean a jack positioned at the bumper? -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: YJ stock ride height
Yup.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ The Merg wrote: > > Thanks guys, I'll measure as soon as, well, as soon as it gets light > outside. > Bill, by bumper jack do you mean a jack positioned at the bumper? -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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