The Merg

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.
> >
>
>
>
> --
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The Merg

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

The Merg

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

The Merg

> 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.

The Merg

> 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.

The Merg

> 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.

The Merg

> 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.

L.W.(Bill) Hughes III

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?

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L.W.(Bill) Hughes III

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

L.W.(Bill) Hughes III

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?

--
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