moabs and mtr do I need a lift?

JGoslee · **Joined:** Tue Jun 13, 2006 4:24 pm **Posts:** 10

I purchassed a set of 5 rubicon moabs and mtr's from a fellow jeeper. Im wanting to put them on my 02 limited but Im not sure if I need a lift. Will these fit on my libby on lifted? If I need a lift whats a decent one to get that won't cost me an arm and a leg? Thanks
-Jesse

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Wed Jun 14, 2006 7:20 am

Yes you will need a lift. Look around in the 4x4 section at the various threads concerning lifts. A good lift isn't all that cheap (but not that expensive compared to other vehicle lifts) if you plan on wheeling and want it to last.

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:41 am

Yes, and it will need to be a 2.5" lift. Best choice is a full coil lift.

You will also HAVE to hammer flat the pinch weld and possibly heatgun the front liner and push it forward to reduce rubbing there also.

Se7enLC · **Posted:** Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:08 am

JGoslee wrote:

I purchassed a set of 5 rubicon moabs and mtr's from a fellow jeeper. Im wanting to put them on my 02 limited but Im not sure if I need a lift. Will these fit on my libby on lifted? If I need a lift whats a decent one to get that won't cost me an arm and a leg? Thanks
-Jesse

If you have a pre-lowered 02, you *may* be able to fit them, but like everyone else said, you are better off lifting it.

If you aren't doing much offroad, you can go with a spacer lift (Daystar has one that is highly recommended)

For a spring lift, rustys is relatively inexpensive.

Frankenlift costs approximately $arm + $leg, so that's probably not an option.

CaKJFreedom · **Posted:** Wed Jun 14, 2006 5:49 pm

Like JJ said, compared to lifting other Jeeps, it's not that bad. Depends on how highly you value your arms and legs. :wink:

JGoslee · **Joined:** Tue Jun 13, 2006 4:24 pm **Posts:** 10

I was hoping to get away with not having to get a lift. Looks like I will be going with a rustys coil lift. Are these hard to install? Ill probably be doing it myself. Thanks for all replies

-Jesse

Se7enLC · **Posted:** Thu Jun 15, 2006 4:39 pm

JGoslee wrote:

I was hoping to get away with not having to get a lift. Looks like I will be going with a rustys coil lift. Are these hard to install? Ill probably be doing it myself. Thanks for all replies

The easiest lift is the frankenlift, b/c the struts are preassembled. For Rusty's you'll either need to get a shop to assemble/dissassemble for you or rent/buy a spring compressor to do it. I'd suggest getting a good compressor, dealing with a bad one is dangerous. I've heard it can be done in a day in a driveway, though, even so.

nickmv · **Posted:** Thu Jun 15, 2006 5:08 pm

JGoslee...where are you located? If there are fellow LOST members nearby, they may be able to assist you in installing your lift.

JGoslee · **Joined:** Tue Jun 13, 2006 4:24 pm **Posts:** 10

nickmv wrote:

JGoslee...where are you located? If there are fellow L.O.S.T. members nearby, they may be able to assist you in installing your lift.

Im located in Philly.

nickmv · **Posted:** Thu Jun 15, 2006 5:26 pm

Try posting in the Mid-Atlantic LOST forum. Someone there may be able to assist you install it personally, and if not, some of us here can certainly help out as much as possible through the web.

Jeep Dawg · **Posted:** Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:02 pm

the rims will fit just fine with out the tires. You would need to put on smaller threads though.

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