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 Post subject: It takes a village to raise a KJ (advice wanted)
PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:10 pm 
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I found a spacer lift in the for sale by LOST members http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... php?t=9493 . I'm running a stock rig right now with 235s. This kit seems like an economical way to gain some lift. Of course I'd like to Frankenlift but that just isn't going to happen, wish in one hand ... you get the picture.

My question to my 4 wheelin' neighbors is "Is this worth it?"

Is this all I need?

I'd love to buy everything new but this is a cost prohibitive hobby as you all know. All of your input is welcome.

Andy

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:01 pm 
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If you get the lift, I suggest upgrading the shocks and struts too. Just making that change makes for a much better ride. You're going to have stuff apart anyway...

I've got a used Daystar lift on my KJ right now until I Frankenlift it. It has served me very well!

So do I smell a meet and greet/mod party?

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:09 pm 
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get the lift ,speaking from experience,im in sac ,you'll be on the runs in no time ,speaking in time , i'll put yourlift on for free ,in agreement you go w/next run to break it in. you'll have fun gauranteed,later.


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PostPosted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:05 am 
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I have 4 Daystar 2.5" pucks you can have. You'll need the top plate and shocks and you're lifted. Served me well for a year. Only condition is that once you graduate to an Flift the pucks go for free to another NorCal or West member.

But if I were to recommend first things I'd say tranny skid and boulder bars.

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98 TJ w/5.5" RE Long arm lift, ARB front/rear, 35x12.5, Borla, Warn winch, Teralow, etc., etc..


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PostPosted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:12 am 
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FWIW, I'll have an All J Super Skid for sale soon. Thinking in the $150 range right now. Also a factory gas tank skid, transfer case skid, front engine/suspension skid too.

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 1:05 pm 
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So on top of what this guy is selling I would need bigger shocks and struts? Can anyone shoot me a part number or a Web page so I can price out what I need?

To Matt- I'm definetly working on the armor and bars as well-this just seemed like a really good deal to me.

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:37 pm 
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Call Quinn at boulderbars.com and check out the prices on the RSX shocks. He'll be able to ship you the top plates also. Best prices, just tell him LOST NorCal sent yah.

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02 Red Libby w/Frankenlift, Full armor incl AllJ stuff, 245 MTRs on Cragars, ARB locker, custom rack, K&N FIPK, 8000lb winch, RE rear LCAs, Optima Yellow Top, RL Rear Bumper, Custom Front Bumper
98 TJ w/5.5" RE Long arm lift, ARB front/rear, 35x12.5, Borla, Warn winch, Teralow, etc., etc..


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