Topic: Trail Master 3" lift

[neale_rs]

I don't know anyone who has bought the "kit"  We buy the springs at a local 4x4 shop - mine I actually got slightly used.

Springs, bushings, u-bolts, shocks, a set of boomerang type shackles and an SYE are the standard set of parts.

BDS springs are more expensive, but they don't break down and wear out.

What length of boomerang shackles are being used?  Also, are you using a drop pitman arm?  Thanks

[oldjeep]

I don't know anyone who has bought the "kit"  We buy the springs at a local 4x4 shop - mine I actually got slightly used.

Springs, bushings, u-bolts, shocks, a set of boomerang type shackles and an SYE are the standard set of parts.

BDS springs are more expensive, but they don't break down and wear out.

What length of boomerang shackles are being used?  Also, are you using a drop pitman arm?  Thanks

5/8" lift shackles are what I use.  I run a stock pitman arm, a dropped pitman would reduce the bump steer but it's managable.

[neale_rs]

Thanks, the BDS option is looking good.  Still have a few more months to decide.

[neale_rs]

One more question:  If anyone is running the BDS springs with stock length shackles, do they have any issues with military wrap clearance?  I'm concerned about this because on the BDS page they recommend extended shackles in order to clear the military wraps and I may wait a bit before getting extended shackles.

[oldjeep]

One more question:  If anyone is running the BDS springs with stock length shackles, do they have any issues with military wrap clearance?  I'm concerned about this because on the BDS page they recommend extended shackles in order to clear the military wraps and I may wait a bit before getting extended shackles.

You can't run them with the stock shackles.

[neale_rs]

Thanks.  So it comes out to a min 4" of lift no matter what.

[chardrc]

i have bds with stock shakels.. its not good. ounce you remove the track bar and flex the springs they hit the frame right a way in the rear.

[neale_rs]

So the spring itself is hitting (due to the big military wrap), not the shackle?

[chardrc]

ya the spring itself hits the frame.