best 4" cj lift for the buck - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

dirty_dodge · 10-18-2005, 07:22 PM

well after thinking about it, i am gonna just go with a 4" lift and 33s for my 78cj. If i did a spring over, i would go 35s and that woudl be over taxing my axles most likely. im not gonna spend the $$ to swap them out. so my question, who makes a good 4" kit for these jeeps that doesnt cost 1k. im looking for just a basic lift. thanks, jake

Bone Down · 10-18-2005, 07:36 PM

don't take this wrong im not flaming by any means.

4" CJ7 LIFT KIT

I did it and on the first page there were 4 manufacturers that popped up.
You will just have to do a little home work.
Tuff Country has 2.5 and 4 inch
superlift
and more.

dirty_dodge · 10-18-2005, 07:45 PM

i know the companies...i just need to know which ones provide good flex. ive heard procomp flexes like crap and rides really rough. basically what im asking is, who makes the best lifted springs for our jeeps?
thanks anyway lol

bowtied_micky · 10-18-2005, 08:00 PM

<<<------- can't follow simple directions

Bone Down · 10-18-2005, 09:08 PM

Rubicon Express
Black Diamond
Old Man Emu

but you get what you pay for and the three listed are in the top of their class.

WHEEL N TOY · 10-19-2005, 12:38 AM

Look at Rubicon Express. They have pretty nice springs. Also search some of the other Jeep forums like Jeepforum.com and JU. My .02 cents.

fullygruntled · 10-19-2005, 05:07 AM

BDS, hands down.

IIRC, the 4WD Hardware kit uses these same springs, but cheaps on some of the other components.

fullygruntled · 10-19-2005, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by WHEEL N TOY

Look at Rubicon Express. They have pretty nice springs. Also search some of the other Jeep forums like Jeepforum.com and JU. My .02 cents.

Note, he said he DOESN'T want to spend $1000 on a lift kit.

WHEEL N TOY · 10-19-2005, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fullygruntled

Note, he said he DOESN'T want to spend $1000 on a lift kit.

Just because RE sells the lift for $953.00 doesn't mean he has to pay that price. There are alot of venders that sell RE and they could probably get that kit for him at a lower price.

jstandle · 10-20-2005, 10:55 AM

Go SOA with stock springs

Rattlecan · 10-20-2005, 11:17 AM

Look around on some local boards... There has to be a few in your area... Shoot even search boards out of your area. KCJeepclub.org, midwestjeepthing, etc. Sometimes you can pick up a slightly used liftkit... Usually (not always) a 4" kit is a stepping stone to something bigger... a liftkit that was used on the trails 5 times and trailored home will not have very much wear... Usually you can obtain a used lift (minus shocks and a few other items) for pennies on the dollar.

AND you can ask the Prev. owner what he/she liked or disliked about the lift.
Otherwise - I would say SOA with Stock YJ packs and 33s.

dirty_dodge · 10-20-2005, 12:05 PM

but wouldnt a SOA w/ 33s would look funny from so much lift?

mossrocktj · 10-20-2005, 02:50 PM

No lift 33's. find a new tranny and get locked up

Rattlecan · 10-20-2005, 02:53 PM

Nope - A CJ with stock fenders and fender flares will look good SOA and 33s. It's all a matter of opinion. - If you think about it there will only be about an aditional 1 inch gap SOA vs 4" lift and 1" bl. SOA is 5 - 6 inches of lift... unless you go with like RE 1.5 lift springs...

mossrocktj · 10-20-2005, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlecan

Nope - A CJ with stock fenders and fender flares will look good SOA and 33s. It's all a matter of opinion. - If you think about it there will only be about an aditional 1 inch gap SOA vs 4" lift and 1" bl. SOA is 5 - 6 inches of lift... unless you go with like RE 1.5 lift springs...

I'm no expert but from experience I can tell you that my 5 was too high soa w/yj springs and waggy 44's. I just wouldn't run stock width axles w a spring over.

ItsaCJ6 · 10-20-2005, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtied_micky

I am going to flame you dickhead. do a search on jeep lifts on google, like suguested before, read the fucking reviews and make a choice for yourself. then when you find something you are intrested in, go back to google and find places that sell what you have decieded.

before you ask a question you should rectify your recto-cranial inversion

hugs and kisses
micky

Ok maybe you haven't noticed we don't flame newbies in newbie we flame them in hardcore. He came to this safe warm fuzzy space for help.

ItsaCJ6 · 10-20-2005, 03:52 PM

You do not need a lift to run 33's They will rub the inside of the fenders at stuff and be your bump stops.

MellowYellow · 10-20-2005, 05:54 PM

I just bought a set of used Ranchos for $100.
Shocks were $130 from PORC.
Brake lines $100.
Drop pitman arm should be about $50 or you could have your knuckle and arm reamed for 3/4 TRE, then you'd need a new link Maybe $100?
Possibly U-bolts.
The killer is the drive shaft changes. (maybe $400) I'm not done with that part yet and I refuse to lower my transfer case. Mine vibrates like mad at about 2500rpm on the shaft.

My friend did the exact same lift, but he has a shackle reversal.

I'm running 35 on stock axles, but I'm really easy on the go pedal.

One good thing about used springs, they may be broken in already.

That said, I could have run 33’s with my 2.5 and 1” body lift. The TJ flairs would have meant no rubbing. You might want to pick up a couple stock axles from a CJ wide track. They are all but free and you won’t rub on your fender wells.

Where are you? I know of at least one set of 2.5” springs that could be sold pretty cheep.

GreeneHoosier · 10-26-2005, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsaCJ6

You do not need a lift to run 33's They will rub the inside of the fenders at stuff and be your bump stops.

I will second this. 33's will fit and with the right backspacing will not rub at all, even at full travel with no lift.

10-18-2005, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
dirty_dodge Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53048 Location: Graham, TX Posts: 21	best 4" cj lift for the buck well after thinking about it, i am gonna just go with a 4" lift and 33s for my 78cj. If i did a spring over, i would go 35s and that woudl be over taxing my axles most likely. im not gonna spend the $$ to swap them out. so my question, who makes a good 4" kit for these jeeps that doesnt cost 1k. im looking for just a basic lift. thanks, jake __________________ 1999 ram 2500 cummins d25 coils, 2"spacer, 37s. work in progress--1978 cj5 258/t-18/d20

10-18-2005, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bone Down Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 50099 Location: Above the 47th Parallel Posts: 37	don't take this wrong im not flaming by any means. 4" CJ7 LIFT KIT I did it and on the first page there were 4 manufacturers that popped up. You will just have to do a little home work. Tuff Country has 2.5 and 4 inch superlift and more. Last edited by Bone Down; 10-18-2005 at 07:37 PM.

10-18-2005, 07:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
dirty_dodge Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53048 Location: Graham, TX Posts: 21	i know the companies...i just need to know which ones provide good flex. ive heard procomp flexes like crap and rides really rough. basically what im asking is, who makes the best lifted springs for our jeeps? thanks anyway lol __________________ 1999 ram 2500 cummins d25 coils, 2"spacer, 37s. work in progress--1978 cj5 258/t-18/d20

10-18-2005, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
bowtied_micky Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 52752 Location: The Ohio State Posts: 639	<<<------- can't follow simple directions Last edited by Mo; 10-20-2005 at 08:17 PM.

10-19-2005, 12:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
WHEEL N TOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22563 Location: Sacramento,CA Posts: 1,000	Look at Rubicon Express. They have pretty nice springs. Also search some of the other Jeep forums like Jeepforum.com and JU. My .02 cents. __________________ 83 Toyota P.U. w/ dual cases, lockers, etc. [URL="http://www.fullsize4wd.com"]http://www.fullsize4wd.com[/URL]

10-18-2005, 09:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bone Down Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 50099 Location: Above the 47th Parallel Posts: 37	Rubicon Express Black Diamond Old Man Emu but you get what you pay for and the three listed are in the top of their class.

10-19-2005, 05:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
fullygruntled Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9614 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 1,008	BDS, hands down. IIRC, the 4WD Hardware kit uses these same springs, but cheaps on some of the other components. __________________ Choose Life. Preferably Cinnamon. [url]http://McBob.TV[/url]

10-20-2005, 10:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
jstandle Gun for Hire Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17130 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 1,026	Go SOA with stock springs __________________ >>>>>> Jordan >>>>>>

10-20-2005, 11:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rattlecan Rock God Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 50639 Posts: 1,216	Look around on some local boards... There has to be a few in your area... Shoot even search boards out of your area. KCJeepclub.org, midwestjeepthing, etc. Sometimes you can pick up a slightly used liftkit... Usually (not always) a 4" kit is a stepping stone to something bigger... a liftkit that was used on the trails 5 times and trailored home will not have very much wear... Usually you can obtain a used lift (minus shocks and a few other items) for pennies on the dollar. AND you can ask the Prev. owner what he/she liked or disliked about the lift. Otherwise - I would say SOA with Stock YJ packs and 33s.

10-20-2005, 12:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
dirty_dodge Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53048 Location: Graham, TX Posts: 21	but wouldnt a SOA w/ 33s would look funny from so much lift? __________________ 1999 ram 2500 cummins d25 coils, 2"spacer, 37s. work in progress--1978 cj5 258/t-18/d20

10-20-2005, 02:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
mossrocktj Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 42103 Location: MA Posts: 30	No lift 33's. find a new tranny and get locked up

10-20-2005, 02:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rattlecan Rock God Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 50639 Posts: 1,216	Nope - A CJ with stock fenders and fender flares will look good SOA and 33s. It's all a matter of opinion. - If you think about it there will only be about an aditional 1 inch gap SOA vs 4" lift and 1" bl. SOA is 5 - 6 inches of lift... unless you go with like RE 1.5 lift springs...

10-20-2005, 03:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
ItsaCJ6 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6340 Location: Telluride CO, within site of of Black Bear Pass Posts: 3,929 Blog Entries: 10	You do not need a lift to run 33's They will rub the inside of the fenders at stuff and be your bump stops. __________________ Marc In what appears to have been an understatement, the plant operator described the situation at the Number 4 reactor as "not so good." Super conversion calculator website Love and kisses, Zaphod..

10-20-2005, 05:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
MellowYellow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 20 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,076	I just bought a set of used Ranchos for $100. Shocks were $130 from PORC. Brake lines $100. Drop pitman arm should be about $50 or you could have your knuckle and arm reamed for 3/4 TRE, then you'd need a new link Maybe $100? Possibly U-bolts. The killer is the drive shaft changes. (maybe $400) I'm not done with that part yet and I refuse to lower my transfer case. Mine vibrates like mad at about 2500rpm on the shaft. My friend did the exact same lift, but he has a shackle reversal. I'm running 35 on stock axles, but I'm really easy on the go pedal. One good thing about used springs, they may be broken in already. That said, I could have run 33’s with my 2.5 and 1” body lift. The TJ flairs would have meant no rubbing. You might want to pick up a couple stock axles from a CJ wide track. They are all but free and you won’t rub on your fender wells. Where are you? I know of at least one set of 2.5” springs that could be sold pretty cheep. __________________ I've been gone a while, but I'm still hang'n in there!

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