Topic: Lift ?

[smashcoast]

I am going to install a 4" lift this X-mas and want to fit 33's, so my question is what is a good lift that all I will have to do is install the lift and nothing else if there is such a lift? And what is the best gearing ratio?
 

[neale_rs]

What type of Jeep to you have?

For a YJ, I'm pretty happy with my Rubicon Express 4.5 inch extreme duty lift.  It comes with just about averything you might need, drop pitman arm, greasable shackels, extended brake lines, etc. You may also have to install a slip yoke eliminator and a rear CV driveshaft but you might be able to get by with the transfer case drop (included in kit) for a while.  Also, you will need to get some shocks since they are not included in the kit.

Gear ratio is 4.88, general consensus.

[smashcoast]

Sorry, I have a 97 TJ and I saw that about the RE saying you need a slip yoke and cv drive shaft thats what I'm trying to avoid!

I want to spend $1,000 on the  lift and I see there are alot of options out there and want some advice!

[flyingbrick]

Anything over 2'' and your going to want/need an SYE threes no way around it really if it is a dd.

[Jeffy]

Anything over 2'' and your going to want/need an SYE threes no way around it really if it is a dd.

Sure there are!     It ain't easy nor cheap and in the end it still won't beat a SYE though.  I'm still running my stock driveshaft.    Been holding off on the SYE forever it seems.   

[jcsanders79]

I put a 4" lift on my TJ (actually it was supposed to be 3.5" and I ended up with 4.5", still after 2 years too) and it came with a TC lowering kit.  That is the only way you are going to avoid the SYE and CV DS.  I however did get rid of my lowering kit and installed a SYE.  VERY easy, worth the money and with the Dirty Fabworks TC skid I greatly improved my break over angle!

[Bounty Hunter]

Get a Rough Country lift and you'll still be able to get a SYE and CV driveshaft, all for under $1000.  Decent lift at a great price.

You can pick up a used front TJ/XJ CV driveshaft and have it shortened for use in the rear with the SYE, a lot cheaper than buying new.

[tommy_chunk]

I have the 3 inch BDS lift for my 01 TJ. I can fit 33x13.5x16 Mickeys. It has the transfer case lowering kit, shocks, springs, sway bar disconnect. I have no SYE and it works fine. I liked that BDS will replace anything that breaks, no questions asked.

[jagular7]

Rather than going with a 4" lift which would MTL include new springs, you can go with the 2" poly spacer lift and get enough room for the 33's. I'd watch out on your choices of wheels and their offset as deep offset will put your tires way outside the flares. The 2" spacer kit is very easy to install, takes couple of hours and all you need to disconnect is the front sway bar and the front track bar. To reconnect the front track bar, you use the steering to push/pull the axle sideways. That is why you have a track bar on the front. You'll get new shocks with the kit or you can purchase those on your own. Your choice. That is how I started out using Rubicon Unlimited springs in place of my old tired 4cyl springs.
Add a 1" body lift and gain even more room. Then add motor mount lift and not have to drop your tcase. You lift the frame from the axles to gain room for taller tires, why lower your belly.

Upgrades for any TJ suspension lift are a couple of things: front sway bar disconnects (or a form of them); longer front brake lines (for a TJ, YJ (87-95) have 3" longer front brake lines and they bolt right in; bump stop risers (keep the tires off the body and to limit the amount of compression not to harm your new shocks); body lift to compliment the small suspension lift; tcase shifter bracket (helps when using the body lift).

[JCAUDILL0034]

i got a 3.5 ended up 4 kit with a 1 inch tc spacer and everything else was stock...

[wuze]

i have a 2.5" lift and 1" bl + belly up
i dont understand why people lift the jeeps 4" and then lower the transfercase

this set up fits easy 33"

 

[JCAUDILL0034]

thats what my  kit came with...and i figured i would go to 35's anyways

[Jesse-James]

The more I drive mine the more I'm liking the SOA/SUA combo, but if you don't have access or skill for the fab part of it I would really look at BDS. Best warranty in the business.