Topic: lift question

[jrollings]

currently i have a rc 4" susp. lift. im looking into gettin an SOA and was wondering if it would be too much lift to transfer the 4" up top the axle? that should give me around 9-10 inches of lift right ? or should i go another route with the springs like getting a 1.5 or 2" spring to use for this soa kit?

[neale_rs]

4" springs and SOA would be too much lift, the Jeep would be unstable.  It's better to get stock springs with an extra leaf or some aftermarket springs with just a bit of lift.

[Jeffy]

4" lift with an SOA is HUGE.  I've seen a YJ with a 4" Pro-Comp lift and a SOA and it looked like crap.  It's just way too much lift.  Not to mention any flex advantage is lost on those leafs.

[jfrabat]

I know of a guy who did it, and then took a leaf out of the suspension pack to improve flexing.  Jeep was WAAAAY up there (he had a very hard time getting into the Jeep, so he decided to take out a leaf; he says he likes it that way, but I am not too sure about how good it really is). 

I would defenetely not recommend going that route, though.  I would stick with stock or very small lift springs to keep the springs as flat as possible and allow for greater flexing.

[jrollings]

alright so im gonna go with a RE SOA and 1.5" springs, now with my 1" bl i should be around 8" of lift: what tire size could i run comfortably? should i just stay with 35s or bump up to 37s ?

[jfrabat]

If your drive train (and pocket) can handle it, I would go for 37...  You will certainly be able to clear them!