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| Author: | dizzyka [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | another lift ? |
ok i know there is the lift thread.... but i am never able to sit long enough to read through it... i am new to the kj's long long ago i had a yj.... anyway what is the best economical 2.5 to 3 inch lift for my renegade? i don't need much just would like a little more clearence and aggressive look... thanks |
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| Author: | daspes [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
If your going for show only... Daystar. Runs about a buck fifty. |
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| Author: | ecantin [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
The best price is rough country and you have a full kit for the rear not a puck |
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| Author: | daspes [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
ecantin wrote: The best price is rough country and you have a full kit for the rear not a puck Rough Country's kit's are twice as much as a Daystar. Plus they put a Cleivis spacer in the front, your much better off with a puck. |
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| Author: | stumpjumper_09 [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
I do like the rough country rear springs though |
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| Author: | daspes [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
I'd much rather have a full suspension lift too. But the OP did say looks and budget... |
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| Author: | dizzyka [ Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
yes budget is one concern but i do want it to be functional as well... i will most likely be doing a winch bumper and some minor off roading along with towing the dirt bikes out to the trails... also i have to factor in the installation of said lift... i have no issues working on my bikes but not sure about installing a lift. so are we saying rough country ? |
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| Author: | SweepnChoke [ Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
You will find that most people here (myself included) are running Rancho RSX 17505 Front Struts with OME 927 Coils, and Rancho RS 5000 Rear Shcocks with OME 948 Coils. These are essentially the same parts used in the Frankenlift and will give you a true coil lift of 2.5-3". I had a spacer lift, and from experience I will never buy one again, and instead will pay the extra to do it right the first time. If you are not going to wheel it, and just want the lift for looks, then you can buy a spacer lift. The ride won't be as good, but it will look the same. If you want a good ride, and the ability to abuse it, then pay the extra and do it properly. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
Inexpensive want a bumper right there you blew out the inexpensive if you plan on a bumper later Do it right the first time and be done If you have over 30-35,000 miles the springs are sagging anyways Plus only cost a couple of hundred more to go the right way |
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| Author: | InCommando [ Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
Many people were happy with spacer lifts when their springs were new. But as Tommudd pointed out, the factory springs fail quickly and defeats the spacer lift. The Daystar is a good product, though. |
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| Author: | dizzyka [ Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
thanks everyone... i am leaning towards the frankin lift II ... my next questions is can it really be installed by a guy who knows nothing about shocks struts etc.??? and or what is the avg cost of having it installed? and does it look stupid with stock tires??? thanks again |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
If you are going to get the Frankenlift then it is fairly simple to install Of course you need jacks, jack stands, basic hand tool and one real important thing.....some COMMON SENSE!  You may check in your area to see if someone is nearby that has done one or will help you. I can do them by myself but if you have never done one sometimes you need some help. But you will have to read through the posts to see what all you need and what works , what doesn't. |
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| Author: | JL Rockies [ Wed Apr 21, 2010 8:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
What blows the budget (with budget lifts) is the replacement cost of everything else that will break from increased wear. Cheap is expensive. |
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| Author: | mrneen [ Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
I am runnign the BDS suspension lift with Rancho's in the front. And i love it. The price was alot cheaper than the OME, and from what i gether, correct me if i am wrong, the spring rates are higher. |
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| Author: | JeepinJarhead03 [ Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
i believe BDS rear coils are higher rate than 948's front, i want say not |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
BDS front are 435 lbs, rear BDS are 210 OME 948 are 200 Skyjacker rear 230 at least from what I have found these are correct But I was wrong once
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| Author: | stumpjumper_09 [ Thu Apr 22, 2010 2:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
OME light 925s are 350 Med 926s are 375 HD 927s are 400 stock OEM CRD springs are 410 OME CRD 790s are 500 Rustys are 310 front BDS fronts are 435 rear 210 Skyjacker rears 230 948 OMEs are 200 Look I can steal tom's info 
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| Author: | JeepinJarhead03 [ Thu Apr 22, 2010 4:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
the bds front coil for a pair is about 240 bucks, a pair of the 927's is about 160 same with the 790s ehh.. they're intended to be 2" lifts, but at 435 rate, what is the flare to center wheel measurement without a steel bumper? my jba2.5's turned into more like a jba 1.75 with 2 extra isos with my cargo and my rear bumper i actually wish someone made a 300lb rate rear coil with a 2" lift designation |
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| Author: | stumpjumper_09 [ Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
JeepinJarhead03 wrote: the bds front coil for a pair is about 240 bucks, a pair of the 927's is about 160 same with the 790s ehh.. they're intended to be 2" lifts, but at 435 rate, what is the flare to center wheel measurement without a steel bumper? my jba2.5's turned into more like a jba 1.75 with 2 extra isos with my cargo and my rear bumper i actually wish someone made a 300lb rate rear coil with a 2" lift designation You want alot 
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| Author: | tommudd [ Thu Apr 22, 2010 1:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another lift ? |
I want more than that front 450 lb with 3 inch longer springs, nothing else to add then ( well maybe) rear 250 lb with 3 inch built in |
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