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tumbo

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yj ride height?
« on: June 17, 2005, 04:25:41 PM »
need to know the factory ride height of an 88.
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sbspence

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« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2005, 10:38:46 PM »
IIRC it's right about seat level... at least that's where I ride!  :lol:
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tumbo

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« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2005, 07:32:20 AM »
Anybody?

Roommates got an '88 with 31's on it.  The clearance between the tires and the wells seems pretty small.  I just wanted to know how bad his springs were sagging.  BTW, i'm at sea level too!
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« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2005, 08:00:12 AM »
Sounds about right.  The 31" tires are pretty big for the YJ, and chances are it'll rub.
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Offline Jeffy

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« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2005, 10:50:22 AM »
31's are the limit on a YJ and will look overstuffed.
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« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2005, 11:25:20 AM »
It doesn't sound as if his springs have sagged much, they would rub under normal driving if they had.  They'll rub with the slightest bump even if they're in the best condition.

Tell him to consider installing TJ flares or a full-length add-a-leaf (1.5" lift) to help clear those tires.  Or just get a 4" kit.
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« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2005, 12:39:16 PM »
Thanks guys,  that's what i needed.  will tell him to get an add-a-leaf or new springs with a little lift.

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Offline Jeffy

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« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2005, 12:56:03 PM »
The easiest option would be to go with some TJ flares and trim the fenders.  It would be easer then wrestling with the springs to add one leaf.
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tumbo

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« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2005, 01:19:01 PM »
What about a lift kit with one or two inches, and some new shocks?
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Offline Jeffy

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« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2005, 01:53:07 PM »
Well I don't think anyone makes a lift that's below 2.5".  If he's against chopping the fenders then he could do a 3/4" lift with shackles and a 1" body lift.
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Craigs_YJ

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« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2005, 08:19:44 PM »
stock height with 235/75/R15's when i was stock was 28" to the middle of the front bumper. I had bagged springs back then. I'd convert 4" shackles to 6" ones and drop the tire size to 30's. That way the jeep will flex better.

But thats me.
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« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2005, 05:05:11 PM »
I have a 95YJ with 2" shackles, 2" body lift and a 4" suspension and 31" tires. I ran 2" shackles and 31" tires for a long time and no rub.
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