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weezman1 02-04-2002, 09:53 AM Hey jeepers, i'm over from the Sami board:D :flipoff2::D ... I'm helping a friend out with is YJ... I want to know if there are any knick-knack things to take in mind when putting a 3" body lift on the jeep?? Such as steering, anything that needs to be lengthened, etc... Thanks whatdaphuk 02-04-2002, 10:03 AM the main problems will be shifters and gas tank filler tube. THe kit should come with the adapter to put on the steering. Mo 02-04-2002, 10:07 AM probably have to mess with steering shaft as well. Jakesteramalamajama 02-04-2002, 12:42 PM You'll need to drop the fan shroud too. redruM 02-04-2002, 01:02 PM t-case shift linkage as well twistedspline 02-04-2002, 04:41 PM I cant rember if yj's are a hydrolic clutch or not. If they are not you will have to adjust the clutch mounting brackets a little Insayn 02-04-2002, 06:37 PM Lengthen shifter stick, lower fan shroud, filler hose lengthened and DON'T forget about a longer brake booster vacuum hose. The t-case linkage should actually be attached to the t-case. If you have a console it may need to be moved back to accomodate the shift throw. The steering may need adjusting and I had to cut about 1/8 of an inch off the column because it made contact with my steering wheel. rockr 02-04-2002, 07:45 PM if you REALLY want to help your friend- try and talk him out of a 3" body lift!:) Jakesteramalamajama 02-05-2002, 06:33 AM Originally posted by sas87yj if you REALLY want to help your friend- try and talk him out of a 3" body lift!:) Ditto. An inch or so is fine, 3 inches is a pain in the ass. weezman1 02-05-2002, 12:10 PM That's what i was trying to tell him! I'm not a big fan of the 3" body lift myself... Thanks for the info. WideJ 02-05-2002, 12:31 PM don't do the body lift, you'll just end taking it off later on when he realizes there is better stuff out there RCKRATZ 02-05-2002, 01:48 PM Originally posted by WideJ don't do the body lift, you'll just end taking it off later on when he realizes there is better stuff out there I agree. When I did the body lift, it sure made sense, but five years later the body has really taken a beating from that extra stress and I wish I would have lifted it the right way from the beginning. Mine is coming off in the next few weeks.:) Victor 02-05-2002, 05:34 PM I'd suggest scaling it down to a two inch bodylift. not as much aggravation but still get a bit more tire clearance JJeep74 02-05-2002, 07:01 PM I would mainly just watch out for body roll on a 3 inch body lift bigdude 02-06-2002, 02:18 PM I have a 2", but only to allow for my flat skid. I have to agree that 3" is a little much, and for me 1" just wasn't enough. However from helping friends with 3" ones I can tell you that your hoses and shifters will need to be lengthened, but your steering shaft should not be affected. Jakesteramalamajama 02-07-2002, 06:01 AM Originally posted by bigdude your hoses and shifters will need to be lengthened, but your steering shaft should not be affected. I had to mess around with my steering shaft and I only went up 1 inch. There's a slip collar on the shaft. youo just have to loosen a set screw, adjust shaft length, and tighten the set screw again. HTH, Jake | |