Jeepin' by Al 4" Lift Revised

Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:06 am

The new strut assemblies were installed on my Liberty and tested today ride is like my prototype was and/or maybe softer. Those that got lift kits should be getting replacement parts which will remedy the problem. Looking forward to reviews from Rock Lizard and Tokyojoe!
Joe P.S. My front was a tad shy of 4" this new kit strut assy brought me up an additional 1/2".

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:46 am

Sounds great keep us posted and ...some new pictures of everything? :wink:

PaU-MWolverine · **Posted:** Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:10 am

Yes... gotta see pics when you get a chance!!

Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:14 pm

It was dark 'til I got home will try and get some tomorrow and post!
Joe

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:18 pm

so is the softer ride "better" than what you had before or did you like the way you had it? And what did you do with your old lift, selling it??

JeepinbyAl · **Posted:** Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:12 am

I made a new strut tower mount with 5 spring settings. (4 spacer rings can go between the spring and strut mount.)

Setting
1. 4” lift base line 22.50 inches from center line of axle to under side of fender flare
2. 1 ring = 176.7 lbs of force over base
3. 2 rings = 353.4 lbs of force over base (CRD)
4. 3 rings = 530.1 lbs of force over base
5. 4 rings = 706.8 lbs of force over base

Examples:
- If you have skid plates and a ARB bumper, you would use the #2 setting on the tower
- If you have a CRD, you would use the #3 setting on the tower
- If you have a CRD, Skid plates and a ARB you would use #4

This system gives you the owner the ability to customize your ride height, compensating for the extra weight you added to the front of your KJ.

I am in need of a CRD to test and prove how this new strut system works. If you or someone you know would like to test this on your KJ, Please call or email me for details. marlin.gehman@jeepinbyal.com

KJ04 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:46 am

JeepinbyAl wrote:

I made a new strut tower mount with 5 spring settings. (4 spacer rings can go between the spring and strut mount.)

Setting
1. 4” lift base line 22.50 inches from center line of axle to under side of fender flare
2. 1 ring = 176.7 lbs of force over base
3. 2 rings = 353.4 lbs of force over base (CRD)
4. 3 rings = 530.1 lbs of force over base
5. 4 rings = 706.8 lbs of force over base

Examples:
- If you have skid plates and a ARB bumper, you would use the #2 setting on the tower
- If you have a CRD, you would use the #3 setting on the tower
- If you have a CRD, Skid plates and a ARB you would use #4

This system gives you the owner the ability to customize your ride height, compensating for the extra weight you added to the front of your KJ.

I am in need of a CRD to test and prove how this new strut system works. If you or someone you know would like to test this on your KJ, Please call or email me for details. marlin.gehman@jeepinbyal.com

Will there be a choice of more than one coil spring rate used in conjunction with the adjustable spacer concept :?:

JeepinbyAl · **Posted:** Sat Jan 26, 2008 12:45 pm

KJ04 wrote:

JeepinbyAl wrote:

I made a new strut tower mount with 5 spring settings. (4 spacer rings can go between the spring and strut mount.)

Setting
1. 4” lift base line 22.50 inches from center line of axle to under side of fender flare
2. 1 ring = 176.7 lbs of force over base
3. 2 rings = 353.4 lbs of force over base (CRD)
4. 3 rings = 530.1 lbs of force over base
5. 4 rings = 706.8 lbs of force over base

Examples:
- If you have skid plates and a ARB bumper, you would use the #2 setting on the tower
- If you have a CRD, you would use the #3 setting on the tower
- If you have a CRD, Skid plates and a ARB you would use #4

This system gives you the owner the ability to customize your ride height, compensating for the extra weight you added to the front of your KJ.

I am in need of a CRD to test and prove how this new strut system works. If you or someone you know would like to test this on your KJ, Please call or email me for details. marlin.gehman@jeepinbyal.com

Will there be a choice of more than one coil spring rate used in conjunction with the adjustable spacer concept :?:

No, just 450 lbs springs

dloc_jeep_KJ · **Posted:** Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:22 pm

keep up the good work guys cant wait for my chance to get my own!!

raceinfan · **Posted:** Sat Jan 26, 2008 6:49 pm

ditto...thanks for the update, just goes to show, you do care about your customers

CD · **Posted:** Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:49 pm

Progress sounds good, too bad I don't have a CRD or live in the US

Happy to be the 1st Aussie test case :wink:

dloc_jeep_KJ · **Posted:** Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:36 pm

i would love to see some good pics of this on a KJ and of the stuff on the KJ.. and maybe the CV angles w/ the new CVs. i hope to have mine next year and i can see i will get some of the best customer service i could get and that is REALLY important to me.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:33 am

I will be getting a lift installed May/June. If the JBA’s 4” proves to be a highway worthy lift (smooth ride, no sway, suitable for towing) than I might go with it. I was thinking about the Frankenlift Premium II, however the JBA’s lift is starting to get interesting. I’m hoping between now and the early summer, someone running this lift can log some serious highway miles to see how it rides, tows, and handles. I really do not question JBA’s off-road capabilities as Al’s upper arms and the 3/8" cut off the front face of the CV joints should take care of any off-road issues. I appreciate Joe and all those involved for making this kit turn into a reality.
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Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:31 am

These aren't the greatest my flash didn't work this morning, I'll try and get better ones tomorrow. Joe

Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:37 am

These a bit better. Joe

Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:43 am

That's it. Joe

itsajeepthing · **Posted:** Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:57 am

dayum!

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:51 am

Joe ,
Looks great Thanks for the pictures, have you already replaces the CVs with the ones that are cut or???
Thanks

Tom

Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:39 pm

Mine were cut off when the 4" lift went on to allow for more droop. Joe

pafireman80 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:17 pm

Where can I get my hands on this kit? Price?

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