2005KJSport wrote:
I purchased a 94 YJ which is currently stock. I am going to start looking at getting a lift for it soon. Wondering what brand/size lift you guys with YJ's have and like?
I also wanted to find out if there is any difference in additional modifications that are needed between a 2.5 inch and 4 inch lift (SYE, etc.)
This will be my DD but I would like to eventually put some 32's or 33's under it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
For 32's you are looking at 3.5 - 4" lift, for 33's you'll need at least a 4" (maybe a 1" BL). Depending on the actual tire height.
Anything 3" and over you will need a SYE especially if it is a DD. You'll also have to drop the Transfer case, most kits include the bracket. You'll also want to make sure that it has panhard bar brackets, or a new adjustable panhard bar included. At about 4" you my need a new pitman arm for your steering geometry too.
So that knocks out OME($1000 for HD) unless you want to do a 2-3" BL with the emu springs. Rubicon Express is a quality kit that works well with the YJ's and TJ's (JK's there are problems) so that is an option for about $1200 (and they do make kits for Fords besides Jeeps). A SOA can be a good alternative for about 5" of lift, but you want to make sure that you know what you are doing or have a good shop do it so it doesn't screw up your geometry. Other Companies that you may want to consider, Fabtec ($800 for the full 3.5 kit), and Tuff Country ($850 for 3.5").
Personally I would do a SOA with new panhard bars and hi steer kit. Then you would have plent of room for 33's. Heck you can fit 35's really, and in the future it gives you plenty of further options to run up to 40's (when it is no longer a DD).