3/10/09 = JBA 2.5" lift ***PICS ADDED***

Boblemoche · **Posted:** Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:23 pm

Diggerfreek wrote:

dang Boblemoche, you beat me :lol:

I type faster than my shadow :lol:

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:25 pm

unclejjg · **Posted:** Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:59 pm

You know, it really isn't as dramatic as one might expect....but then again, we are used to seeing pictures in magazines and on the net of guys wheeling rigs that have been lifted 8"!

I was stunned to see a KJ at Marlin's place that had been jacked 12".....it was a friggin' beast. At the same time...it looked kind of funny because even with larger tires, the rubber didn't fill the wheel wells.

I wanted to avoid that...and I wanted to avoid loosing significant gas mileage. So I opted for a mild, but quality lift and a small increase (29" to 30.5") in tire size.

I'll tell you this...at the end of the day my rig is sitting approximately 2.5 + .75 = 3.25" taller....and I feel it. That's worth the investment.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:06 pm

what are your thoughts on the ride quality now vs stock :twisted:

unclejjg · **Posted:** Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:44 pm

Diggerfreek wrote:

what are your thoughts on the ride quality now vs stock :twisted:

Just got back from Disney yesterday....tomorrow I'll get the washers and add them. Noise really isn't too bad. Ride is great!

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:45 pm

so that is where you went :twisted:

unclejjg · **Posted:** Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:21 pm

Can I still drive my Jeep in the Lost sandbox with my Mickey Mouse ears on??? :oops:

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:24 pm

sure

the more the better :twisted:

Scar0 · **Posted:** Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:00 am

unclejjg, Your ride is looking great!

Diggerfreek wrote:

So far, I only know of 2 KK with JBA lifts. Mine with the 4 inch kit and uncle with the 2.5. There will be a KA Nitro going under the knife in a couple of week if not sooner for the 2.5

That was me.
Before and after;

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:09 am

nice work scar! now fill the void with some rubber!

unclejjg · **Posted:** Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:24 am

scar0 wrote:

unclejjg, Your ride is looking great!

Diggerfreek wrote:

So far, I only know of 2 KK with JBA lifts. Mine with the 4 inch kit and uncle with the 2.5. There will be a KA Nitro going under the knife in a couple of week if not sooner for the 2.5

That was me.
Before and after;

What a difference! Let me know if you find the ride to be as comfortable as I did.

E2 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:31 am

unclejjg wrote:

Boblemoche wrote:

I will bet from the pics that these are 245/70 17

Bingo! Basically, I went from 29" to 30.5" tires. This is my first experience with a lift and oversized tires, so I did everything moderately for the first time.

Well I must say it looks GOOD! The portions looks perfect. Good size tires for the lift. So one with a 4" lift must get 31.5" tires to look right.

Would you say that you got enough lift from the lift?

E2 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:34 am

unclejjg wrote:

scar0 wrote:

unclejjg, Your ride is looking great!

Diggerfreek wrote:

So far, I only know of 2 KK with JBA lifts. Mine with the 4 inch kit and uncle with the 2.5. There will be a KA Nitro going under the knife in a couple of week if not sooner for the 2.5

That was me.
Before and after;

What a difference! Let me know if you find the ride to be as comfortable as I did.

And that looks good too. Why is it that diggers pics don't look almost twice the height??

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:40 am

one, tires... and two, I carry a lot of extra weight around in tools

E2 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:53 am

unclejjg wrote:

Boblemoche wrote:

I will bet from the pics that these are 245/70 17

Bingo! Basically, I went from 29" to 30.5" tires. This is my first experience with a lift and oversized tires, so I did everything moderately for the first time.

But can 30.7" fit??

Also can you take some measurements of your lift with the 30.5" tires?
Here is measurements from my stock KK: http://www.einemphotography.com/myphotos/2008KK/clearances-stock.jpg

unclejjg · **Posted:** Thu Apr 02, 2009 12:12 pm

E2....seriously man...take a look at my pictures. Those are 30.5" tires, and they don't come close to overfilling the wheel wells. You are worried about .2"? How wide are you looking to go? Mine are 245, but I bet you could get 265 in there....I wouldn't, but I'm sure you could.

E2 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:35 pm

unclejjg wrote:

E2....seriously man...take a look at my pictures. Those are 30.5" tires, and they don't come close to overfilling the wheel wells. You are worried about .2"? How wide are you looking to go? Mine are 245, but I bet you could get 265 in there....I wouldn't, but I'm sure you could.

seriously E2 was sleeping he'd meant 31.7"

Scar0 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:46 pm

Right after the lift install, I measured and it was at 4" on the front. I did not measure the back. I will let it settle a while and measure it again all around.
I am going to go with 30.6" tires when the $ allows. For now the stock tires will have to do.
unclejjg, The ride is stiffer than stock. More like the jeep I was used to. (85 Cherokee) I like it.

The best part is, I don't hit the bump-stops when going over speed bumps.

E2 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:16 am

scar0 wrote:

Right after the lift install, I measured and it was at 4" on the front. I did not measure the back. I will let it settle a while and measure it again all around.
I am going to go with 30.6" tires when the $ allows. For now the stock tires will have to do.
unclejjg, The ride is stiffer than stock. More like the jeep I was used to. (85 Cherokee) I like it.

The best part is, I don't hit the bump-stops when going over speed bumps.

So your saying the 2.5" lift got your nitro 4". Nice!

Scar0 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:56 am

E2 wrote:

So your saying the 2.5" lift got your nitro 4". Nice!

Time will tell, Lets see how much it settles.

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