does anyone have a 8" skyjacker lift on there TJ or around that much lift?

[prostock3]

what the hell did you do about the rear driveshaft if your running this setup? im runnin around 8" of lift to fit 39" but when i go into a droop or flex i blow up my rear CV

[jesster]

You could add a limiting strap.

[Schmozilla]

hmm... pics? you may need to break out the sawzall and do a little cutting to get you ride height down... 8 inched for 39's is a bit rediculus. 4 to 5 inches is a good range for a 39. Hell a guy down the road from me is running 40's on a TJ with no lift.

a limiting strap couldnt hurt eaither

[prostock3]

the only problem i have with that is that up front i cant go any lower or my axle wont have any up travel since the punken hits the track bar location on the frame...here is a pic

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f9/prostock3/done23.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f9/prostock3/done.jpg

[jeepinTY]

Time for more wheelbase:D

[KiGrind]

I guess a proper driveshaft isn't in question??


And how do you stuff 40" tires with no lift on a TJ, I need a picture of thise.

[bp95yj]

i think you need to look into changing the trac bar mount so that you can then lower the jeep.

Limiting straps and bumpstops are your friend

[jeepinTY]

I guess a proper driveshaft isn't in question??


And how do you stuff 40" tires with no lift on a TJ, I need a picture of thise.

Lots of down travel and good bumpstops.....and a recip saw or fiberglass hood helps too.

[KiGrind]

Lots of down travel and good bumpstops.....and a recip saw or fiberglass hood helps too.


Sounds pretty useless, why would you buy a new(er) TJ and hack it up to fit 40s? lol? :shaking:

[jeepinTY]

Sounds pretty useless, why would you buy a new(er) TJ and hack it up to fit 40s? lol? :shaking:


So you don't end up spending shitloads of money on a jeep with a super high center of gravity that keeps crapin' out driveshafts. Isn't that the vehicle everyone wants on the rocks? The one with the lowest COG and the biggest tires, take a look at all of the new buggies...super low slung running 44's and larger. Put a TJ with a long arm kit, no lift, comp cut rears and a fiberglass high hood and 40's against whatever you want and I bet you wouldn't be "lol :shaking: "

[jeepeatsleep]

Low center of gravity is great but you have to get some flex out of your rig too. Nice TJ;)

[jeepeatsleep]

oops

[Stuka]

If you do'nt want to lower it, then push the rear axle back a few inches.

I completely agree on the lower center of gravity. Big lift is great for mud, but not off camber trails and rocks.

[jeepcrazie]

Do you mudbog or rockcrawl with that thing??

[chadjeep]

I agree with everyone if you aren't doing mud I would really think about taking it down a bit. Big lift looks cool, but big lift on 94in wheelbase is scary. If you can, try and work with the trackbar situation. Don't be scared to cut at it a little, it can be done tastefully.

[cphatmike101]

hey i got an :idea: just get a high angle driveline.

[WA-HCRC]

Low center of gravity is great but you have to get some flex out of your rig too. Nice TJ;)


durham's rig im sure has plenty of flex, there are some pics of it in gen 4x4. 2" of lift (IIRC) and 40's :smokin:

[ne14jpn]

Ive got 39.5in IROKs w. 3in springs and 96in WB. I run it rec wheelin'...works awesome. Youll love your truck if you lower it.

[prostock3]

thanks for the info and for the high angle driveline yea i thought of that one big guy but for $1000 im sure i can come up with different ideas...i have no idea what i want to do with this pos jeep...im from mich and just got bored so i put a different lift and axles under it...ill see what i can do to lower it if it doesnt work out for me with this new supershort slip yoke kit and limiting straps..i guess a put a full cage in for a reason if it rolls ill lower it right?

[Stuka]

If you are still running a slip yoke, get rid of it and get a slip yoke eliminator kit. It will make your drive shaft a little longer, and be a lot stronger.

Have you talked to arizona drive line? I dont have the number on hand (a search will bring it up) but they do good work.

This guy is running 39.5's with minimal lift: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=491050

[peccavi18]

I have the SJ 8" coils and don't have problems with the rear shaft I have an AA sye and a Tom Woods CV shaft. What LA kit do you have, is it adjustable? Mine is an RE. Never had problems with the track bar location either, only problem I have had is pulling my control arms apart but since then I've just welded them solid.
link from when I bought my Jeep http://www.eriejeeppeople.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=4&t=7662&
working on 60 14b axles and full cage, and hopefully lowering the suspension, on a college budget

[jesster]

the only problem i have with that is that up front i cant go any lower or my axle wont have any up travel since the punken hits the track bar location on the frame...
I will agree with some of the others above that you might want to think about modding your current track bar, so you can lower the Jeep a few inches. Add bumpstops and/or cut fenders accordingly...


Though i can't say much, because my Jeep is too high... :D

[JohnnyJ]

is your front axle pushed forward over stock? what trackbar, etc.

I ran the 5.5" RE LA with the trackbar and bracket included and had no problems with clearing the front 60 with the trackbar. The bracket pushed it a little forward if I remember correctly. We did custom brackets on the 60, but tried to put everything in about the same place.

click for big pick of bracket (http://www.rubiconexpress.com/images/RE1611.jpg)

I would agree that a center limit strap would probably help the rear shaft, and I'm guessing you wouldn't miss any droop.

[KiGrind]

So you don't end up spending shitloads of money on a jeep with a super high center of gravity that keeps crapin' out driveshafts. Isn't that the vehicle everyone wants on the rocks? The one with the lowest COG and the biggest tires, take a look at all of the new buggies...super low slung running 44's and larger. Put a TJ with a long arm kit, no lift, comp cut rears and a fiberglass high hood and 40's against whatever you want and I bet you wouldn't be "lol :shaking: "



No I see buggies with low center of gravity running 36-40" tires with long travel suspensions. Could be wrong, but whats the point in a long arm kit if your stock springs are limited to stock shocks and spring rates and need straps to keep from over exstending? Oh yes, taller everything including moving the spring tower.

Then you realize just how strong your axels are on 40s.

And you realize you spent 30K on a new vehicle you hacked up and stuff $4k worth of tires that are useless. Another 2-3k should land yourself some beefy axels and lower gears with lockers.

I must be in la la land.

[prostock3]

im not driving a buggie...its still a jeep with a/c so no buggie there...i dont feel like lowering it at this time it just too much work makin new shock hoops and pullin the fenders all off again i know im bitchin i was just seeing what other people did but im gong the limited straps...i still got 14in of travel up front tho to make up for the rear

[ZJeeper]

if youre not willing to cut then you dont need big tires. buy some 35s, run a reasonable lift and use your money towards axles and lockers. or keep your bigger tires and invest in a good roll cage cause with a COG that high youre just waiting to roll

[Go_Vols]

prostock3 - all these guys are giving you solid advice. Either listen up or don't, that's your call. But with that much lift, that much tire, that short a wheelbase, etc. You're really building a nice-looking curb queen and not a highly functional offroad rig.

There are infinite ways to alter a rig, but they require work to execute.

[prostock3]

alright sounds good i listen up..but just for the FYI i have a dana60 front and a 14bolt rear with lockers and gears so im set in that way to who ever said to get axles