RE 4.5 inch YJ lift - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

sanyi83 · 08-15-2001, 10:24 PM

Been thinking about the 4.5 inch YJ lift for my 95 wranlger. I was curious if there was any insite on how good it is. Thanks

Jakesteramalamajama · 08-16-2001, 04:37 AM

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Originally posted by sanyi83:
Been thinking about the 4.5 inch YJ lift for my 95 wranlger. I was curious if there was any insite on how good it is. Thanks

Real good. Not quite as good as SOA, but easier and definitely lower maintenenace. Ride is better than stock and mine ain't sagged yet in 2 years of abuse.

YMMV,
Jake Harsha
Hunt Technologies
Pequot Lakes, MN

TNTMUDMAN · 08-16-2001, 07:41 AM

I love mine <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Keith Strong · 08-16-2001, 08:27 AM

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Originally posted by sanyi83:
Been thinking about the 4.5 inch YJ lift for my 95 wranlger. I was curious if there was any insite on how good it is. Thanks

It works well...It just isnt tall enough <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

MudBunny · 08-16-2001, 10:07 AM

I've had my RE 4.5" lift in since February and I love it! Its a great ride, not too soft, not too hard...the springs are keeping their shape (I wheel ALOT), and if I wasn't going SOA when they finally flatten out, I'd buy 'em again!

The kit is probably the most complete on the market (comes with all the bells and whistles, boomerang shackles and 1" extended front shackles too) and for the price of CDN $1,600. I figure I got a great deal!

For those that don't think its high enough, I've put in a 2" body lift and with the added height from the shackles my jeep is lifted 7.5" now....gives me lotsa tire clearance and when my 33"s wear out, I'll be going with 35"s.

I would recommend the kit to anyone who asks!

MB

Jakesteramalamajama · 08-16-2001, 10:27 AM

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Originally posted by Mud Bender:
For those that don't think its high enough, I've put in a 2" body lift and with the added height from the shackles my jeep is lifted 7.5" now....gives me lotsa tire clearance and when my 33"s wear out, I'll be going with 35"s.

I'm runing mine with a +1" daystar lift and +1.25" shackles (which actually only add about 1/2-inch over the ones that come with the kit because those are already slightly longer than stock).

I'm running 35s and nothing rubs. No bumpsteer either, but that might be because the caster on a Waggy front axle is different than a stock D30...

Jake Harsha
Hunt Technologies
Pequot Lakes, MN

herzog · 08-16-2001, 11:09 AM

Every time I see a YJ or a CJ with those huge freakin arched springs, I wonder why they didn't just spring it over instead... I guess I just don't get it.

Go SOA.

G.C. Bandit · 08-16-2001, 11:09 AM

i would recomend it if you dont wheel much. but other wise go spring over. I has made a big defference in my rig. But it is the best spring under lift on the market.

Keith Strong · 08-16-2001, 11:50 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mud Bender:
[QB]For those that don't think its high enough, I've put in a 2" body lift and with the added height from the shackles my jeep is lifted 7.5" now[QUOTE]

Still not enough <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/tongue.gif" border="0"> J/K man <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

Qbert · 08-16-2001, 02:04 PM

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Originally posted by Keith Strong:
It works well...It just isnt tall enough <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

yeah it is just put them SOA <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

MudBunny · 08-17-2001, 09:15 AM

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Originally posted by Keith Strong:
Still not enough <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/tongue.gif" border="0"> J/K man <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">[/QB]

Uhmmmmm...Keith? I'm a woMAN!! <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Keith Strong · 08-17-2001, 09:17 AM

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Originally posted by Mud Bender:
Uhmmmmm...Keith? I'm a woMAN!! <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

<IMG SRC="smilies/emb.gif" border="0"> Sorry. But I have to ask then....7 inches is enough? <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0">

[ 08-17-2001: Message edited by: Keith Strong ]

MudBunny · 08-17-2001, 09:21 AM

hehehehe.....7 inches is never enough...on my rig and on other things...ahem, cough, cough! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Keith Strong · 08-17-2001, 12:48 PM

That's what I love about my 12 inches of lift...nothin like a foot long <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

MudBunny · 08-17-2001, 01:27 PM

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Originally posted by Keith Strong:
That's what I love about my 12 inches of lift...nothin like a foot long <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Gee...I'd sure like to see your...uhm, lift!! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Lowrangerider · 08-17-2001, 01:56 PM

I wish I could use my 3.5" lift springs with the SOA, BUT with the NV4500 my rear driveshaft is at too steep of and angle so I have to figure out how to get past that first. Anyone have any ideas?

Keith Strong · 08-17-2001, 02:00 PM

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Originally posted by Lowrangerider:
I wish I could use my 3.5" lift springs with the SOA, BUT with the NV4500 my rear driveshaft is at too steep of and angle so I have to figure out how to get past that first. Anyone have any ideas?

You got a 4 banger? Novak is researching adapters for tranny's <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> See Kidwired's post

RYSYJ · 08-17-2001, 02:32 PM

Here is a RE 4.5 lift with a 2' body lift and 35's. I want to spring over on the 4.5 springs but that may be too BIG!!
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Another
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Victor · 08-17-2001, 10:05 PM

If you are gonna do the RE extreme duty lift let me suggest an alternative. I just put in a BDS 3 1/2 inch set of springs to replace my RE standard duty 2 1/2in springs. The improvement is very impressive! Not just height but handling is improved as well as durability. The BDS springs have a full military wrap and bolted on clamps (like the RE extreme duty)ride and flex great and cost about half as much. The RE extreme springs cost about $150 EACH compared to the BDS at about $65.that extra half in in the RE kit is shackles anyway which I have as well. You can always add a mild body lift(1 or 2 inches) if you want to clear bigger tires. Look into BDS They are the best bang for the buck in lifts!

Keith Strong · 08-18-2001, 08:23 AM

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Originally posted by Victor:
If you are gonna do the RE extreme duty lift let me suggest an alternative. I just put in a BDS 3 1/2 inch set of springs to replace my RE standard duty 2 1/2in springs. The improvement is very impressive! Not just height but handling is improved as well as durability. The BDS springs have a full military wrap and bolted on clamps (like the RE extreme duty)ride and flex great and cost about half as much. The RE extreme springs cost about $150 EACH compared to the BDS at about $65.that extra half in in the RE kit is shackles anyway which I have as well. You can always add a mild body lift(1 or 2 inches) if you want to clear bigger tires. Look into BDS They are the best bang for the buck in lifts!

Get a wrap bar <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

Victor · 08-18-2001, 01:29 PM

A wrap bar?We were discussing SUA. Sorry, I don't understand.

Victor72 · 08-18-2001, 05:10 PM

I have a 94 YJ with the RE 4.5 extreme duty and it is incredible!!!!!The ride and flex is awsome.plenty of clearence for the 33's. nothing rubs. I would say go for it,you wont be dissapointed!! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">
<IMG SRC="smilies/jeep2.gif" border="0"> DOG

sanyi83 · 08-19-2001, 01:05 AM

Hey thanks a lot guys. This was helpful. Good to get other people thoughts. I am now just getting the money together so I can afford this shit for my car.

Keith Strong · 08-20-2001, 07:16 AM

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Originally posted by Victor:
A wrap bar?We were discussing SUA. Sorry, I don't understand.

<IMG SRC="smilies/emb.gif" border="0"> Oops...guess I am just completely used to SOA I dont understand SUA any more <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

The Rockslut · 08-20-2001, 09:15 AM

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Originally posted by Keith Strong:
 <IMG SRC="smilies/emb.gif" border="0"> Oops...guess I am just completely used to SOA I dont understand SUA any more <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

And I thought I was the only one <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

08-15-2001, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
sanyi83 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4897 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 290	RE 4.5 inch YJ lift Been thinking about the 4.5 inch YJ lift for my 95 wranlger. I was curious if there was any insite on how good it is. Thanks

08-16-2001, 07:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
TNTMUDMAN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Member # 625 Location: Dixon, CA Posts: 343	I love mine <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> __________________ How did that break? I just fixed it!

08-16-2001, 10:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
MudBunny Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4940 Location: Utopia! Posts: 5,792	I've had my RE 4.5" lift in since February and I love it! Its a great ride, not too soft, not too hard...the springs are keeping their shape (I wheel ALOT), and if I wasn't going SOA when they finally flatten out, I'd buy 'em again! The kit is probably the most complete on the market (comes with all the bells and whistles, boomerang shackles and 1" extended front shackles too) and for the price of CDN $1,600. I figure I got a great deal! For those that don't think its high enough, I've put in a 2" body lift and with the added height from the shackles my jeep is lifted 7.5" now....gives me lotsa tire clearance and when my 33"s wear out, I'll be going with 35"s. I would recommend the kit to anyone who asks! MB __________________ Cute but Psycho......Things even out!

08-16-2001, 11:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
G.C. Bandit Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3237 Location: PLACERVILLE, CA Posts: 2,678	i would recomend it if you dont wheel much. but other wise go spring over. I has made a big defference in my rig. But it is the best spring under lift on the market. __________________ TJ/Wrangler MUTT... Dana 80 37 Spline, Discs :) Bling HP60 Dendenbears,Chromos/Longfields FULL HYDRO 47LTB's Locked with C&R BreadLocks 350TBI Sm465 203-205 Gen2 Doubler [SIZE="5"][B][COLOR="Blue"]ROCKZOMBIES4X4.com[/COLOR][/B][/SIZE] R.I.P. Dave "Kyle" That was one hell of a ride, I will never forget!

08-16-2001, 11:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
Keith Strong Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 477 Location: The Peeplz Republik Posts: 12,256	[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mud Bender: [QB]For those that don't think its high enough, I've put in a 2" body lift and with the added height from the shackles my jeep is lifted 7.5" now[QUOTE] Still not enough <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/tongue.gif" border="0"> J/K man <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"> __________________ [CENTER][SIZE="5"][URL="http://www.strong-arms.com"]Strong Arms "Survival Slings" For Sale PM me for a PBB only price[/URL] [/SIZE][/CENTER]

08-16-2001, 11:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
herzog Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4002 Location: Utah Posts: 542	Every time I see a YJ or a CJ with those huge freakin arched springs, I wonder why they didn't just spring it over instead... I guess I just don't get it. Go SOA.

08-17-2001, 09:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
MudBunny Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4940 Location: Utopia! Posts: 5,792	hehehehe.....7 inches is never enough...on my rig and on other things...ahem, cough, cough! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> __________________ Cute but Psycho......Things even out!

08-17-2001, 12:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
Keith Strong Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 477 Location: The Peeplz Republik Posts: 12,256	That's what I love about my 12 inches of lift...nothin like a foot long <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> __________________ [CENTER][SIZE="5"][URL="http://www.strong-arms.com"]Strong Arms "Survival Slings" For Sale PM me for a PBB only price[/URL] [/SIZE][/CENTER]

08-17-2001, 01:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
Lowrangerider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1317 Location: St.paul ,MN Posts: 2,276	I wish I could use my 3.5" lift springs with the SOA, BUT with the NV4500 my rear driveshaft is at too steep of and angle so I have to figure out how to get past that first. Anyone have any ideas? __________________ The world according to Chris Rock You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named 'Bush', 'Dick', and 'Colon'" Chris Rock

08-17-2001, 02:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
RYSYJ Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 412 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 513	Here is a RE 4.5 lift with a 2' body lift and 35's. I want to spring over on the 4.5 springs but that may be too BIG!! <IMG width=992 height=532 SRC="http://www.pirate4x4.com/ubb/uploads/re4 copy.jpg"> Another <IMG width=640 height=480 SRC="http://www.pirate4x4.com/ubb/uploads/rod1.JPG"> __________________ WWW.RPS4WD.COM

08-17-2001, 10:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
Victor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3197 Posts: 880	If you are gonna do the RE extreme duty lift let me suggest an alternative. I just put in a BDS 3 1/2 inch set of springs to replace my RE standard duty 2 1/2in springs. The improvement is very impressive! Not just height but handling is improved as well as durability. The BDS springs have a full military wrap and bolted on clamps (like the RE extreme duty)ride and flex great and cost about half as much. The RE extreme springs cost about $150 EACH compared to the BDS at about $65.that extra half in in the RE kit is shackles anyway which I have as well. You can always add a mild body lift(1 or 2 inches) if you want to clear bigger tires. Look into BDS They are the best bang for the buck in lifts!

08-18-2001, 01:29 PM	#21 (permalink)
Victor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3197 Posts: 880	A wrap bar?We were discussing SUA. Sorry, I don't understand.

08-18-2001, 05:10 PM	#22 (permalink)
Victor72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5452 Location: Cameron Park Posts: 110	I have a 94 YJ with the RE 4.5 extreme duty and it is incredible!!!!!The ride and flex is awsome.plenty of clearence for the 33's. nothing rubs. I would say go for it,you wont be dissapointed!! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/jeep2.gif" border="0"> DOG __________________ "Keep the rubber side down" County crawlers...coming at ya!!!

08-19-2001, 01:05 AM	#23 (permalink)
sanyi83 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4897 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 290	Hey thanks a lot guys. This was helpful. Good to get other people thoughts. I am now just getting the money together so I can afford this shit for my car.

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