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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 3" frankenlift? |
Okay, I understand the differences between the following lifts. However, I have no clue how much lift they provide. Do any of them give a 3” lift? Frankenlift I Standard : $835.53 Frankenlift I Premium: $875.39. Frankenlift II: $956.61 Frankenlift II Premium Kit: $996.59 The Brake Line Relocation Bracket: $30. |
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| Author: | raceinfan [ Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:56 pm ] |
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the most you MAY GET is 2 3/4 of lift if you use the HD springs on any of them somebody will correct me if I'm wrong |
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| Author: | dloc_jeep_KJ [ Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:14 pm ] |
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each one just uses diff parts... and yes u might get 3" of lift.. it realy depends on how much ue stock springs sag and if u have a heavy bumper but to get the most get the HD springs so then it wont sag latter on down the road.. i got over 3" with my rustys lift because my springs had saged and the lift will lift u 2.5" form stock height or better where stock height should be. from my miriors to the ground with stock tires its 47" |
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| Author: | jelohead [ Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:28 pm ] |
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my rusty's lift with 3 locknuts around the shock bottom netted me 3" easily. |
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| Author: | daspes [ Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:17 pm ] |
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On my Frankie I lift I netted 5" on installation. After about 7,000 miles, I have settled to 4.5". |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:59 am ] |
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daspes wrote: On my Frankie I lift I netted 5" on installation. After about 7,000 miles, I have settled to 4.5".
 Are you serious ? Why does it seem like these 06/07 models seem so freakin huge when lifted with the frankenlift? Look at 2006 KJ, his jeep looks massive.
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| Author: | riptricket [ Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:41 am ] |
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i agree... and love his kj btw! |
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| Author: | daspes [ Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:48 am ] |
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4+ inches with the frankenlift is the norm from the numerous posts here. The amount it settles will depend on bumpers and HD vs. med springs etc. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:02 am ] |
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diesel.....so you dont want that much lift? Do a regular OME lift with Heavy Duty springs and a clevis and be about 3 inches or so |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:31 am ] |
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tommudd wrote: diesel.....so you dont want that much lift? Do a regular OME lift with Heavy Duty springs and a clevis and be about 3 inches or so
No, I’m cool with the bigger lift!  I just can’t understand why the 06/07’s seem so tall compared to 2002-2004?  Maybe it’s my imagination, but side by side, a newer KJ looks taller with the Frankenlift. I know it doesn’t make sense, but it sure looks that way.  Is there any need for Al’s upper arms?
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| Author: | 0311_DoC [ Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:07 am ] |
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dieselenthusiast wrote: tommudd wrote: diesel.....so you dont want that much lift? Do a regular OME lift with Heavy Duty springs and a clevis and be about 3 inches or so No, I’m cool with the bigger lift! I just can’t understand why the 06/07’s seem so tall compared to 2002-2004? Maybe it’s my imagination, but side by side, a newer KJ looks taller with the Frankenlift. I know it doesn’t make sense, but it sure looks that way. Is there any need for Al’s upper arms?well my FL premium II isn't that hi, but im sure the weight of the engine and my 115# bumper have something to do with it. |
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| Author: | wildrussian [ Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:51 am ] |
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Everybody is getting these huge lifts and am I the only one that gets noise and a little vibe after the lift? I only got 2.5" too, That ain't fair. 
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| Author: | daspes [ Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:52 am ] |
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Al A Arms are highly recommended to get back to factory specs on alignment and to correct any ball joint/spring contact you may get. not required, just recommended. Doc, I'm quite sure the diesel and bumper have something to do with it...
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| Author: | 2006 KJ [ Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:24 am ] |
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i'm not sure exactly how much i got out of my lift.. or which frankenlift i have (i called to place my order and just asked for the Frankenlift to fit my year and engine KJ). it has to be atleast 3 inch's though.. i'm pretty sure i have HD springs on the front.. and added a rear isolator in the rear. No al's a-arms which means i have come contact when theres a sudden bump or jolt but nothing major since it's hitting a bumpstop. My alignment is just a hair off.. but nothing to be concerned with.. still drives perfect and close enough not to effect tire wear. to my jeep looking massive.. haha.. i think it's an optical illusion with the 05/06's especially when the front bumper is cut.. and the renny's have a higher grille and hood. plus i painted my stock rock rails black so i think that makes it look a bit higher since it's not very noticeable that they're there.  tricky i know!
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| Author: | jposada_us [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 32" Tire |
You have to consider that 2006 KJ have a 32" tire, I belive that is the main reason it looks taller. Pretty nice KJ. |
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| Author: | DarbyWalters [ Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:53 am ] |
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He also has trim the bottom of his front bumper off Renegade Style... |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Will it work with spacers? |
Here's my plan, and I hope this will work with my Frankenlift Premium II. Can I use spacers with this lift and wheel/tire combo? Based upon KJ2006, his tires are 265/75/16. My stock tires are 235/65/R17, however I want to run 265/70/17 on my stock rims. Here is a comparison between my stock tires and the aftermarket tires: My Stock Tire on Factory Rim: 235/65/R17 SIDEWALL: 6.0” RADIUS: 14.5” DIAMETER: 29.0” CIRCUMFERENCE: 91.2” REVS/MILES: 695.0 After Market Tire on Factory Rim: 265/70/R17 SIDEWALL: 7.3” RADIUS: 15.8” DIAMETER: 31.6” CIRCUMFERENCE: 99.3” REVS/MILES: 638.0 Based on factory speedometer settings, the aftermarket tire will be 8.9% slower than the factory tire. At 60 mph the aftermarket tire will actually be running 65.3 mph. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:20 pm ] |
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with the Frankenlift you should be fine I would say tires 1.6 inches taler so raising the KJ approx 3/4 of an inch , little bikini trim here or there 
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| Author: | KY Liberty [ Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Will it work with spacers? |
dieselenthusiast wrote: Here's my plan, and I hope this will work with my Frankenlift Premium II. Can I use spacers with this lift and wheel/tire combo? Based upon KJ2006, his tires are 265/75/16. My stock tires are 235/65/R17, however I want to run 265/70/17 on my stock rims. Here is a comparison between my stock tires and the aftermarket tires:
My Stock Tire on Factory Rim: 235/65/R17 SIDEWALL: 6.0” RADIUS: 14.5” DIAMETER: 29.0” CIRCUMFERENCE: 91.2” REVS/MILES: 695.0 After Market Tire on Factory Rim: 265/70/R17 SIDEWALL: 6.8” RADIUS: 15.3” DIAMETER: 30.6” CIRCUMFERENCE: 96.0” REVS/MILES: 660.0 Based on factory speedometer settings, the aftermarket tire will be 5.3% slower than the factory tire. At 60 mph the aftermarket tire will actually be running 63.2 mph. Your numbers look like they are for a 265/65R17 or 265/70R16. A 265/70R17 is usually just under 32" in diameter. You also may need a little less backspacing. Enough lift to clear a 32" tire is going to pull the fronts wheels inward. With that fat of a tire it could be an issue. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:22 pm ] |
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Youre right KY Liberty, BFG T/A in a 265-70X17 is 31.8 inches, didnt look it up before,  basically about the same heighth as a 235-85X16 but the section width is almost 1.5 inches wider which is what will get you.
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