Lift Kit - Final Questions Before Purchase

WarriorMP31B · **Posted:** Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:20 pm

So as the subject line would indicate I am ready to install a lift onto my KJ. With the help of some of the users here on the forum, I've decided to go with OME HD Coils & Rancho Shocks. I'm also planning on using the hockey puck idea for rear bump stops, but I need some suggestions as to what bump stops I should use for the front and where I can get them from. I've heard about Terraflex, but I can't seem to find where to get them. Any input about this current plan would be appreciated! Thanks!

By the way, with this lift and 245/70R16 General Grabber AT2 Tires, will I get any rubbing?

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:26 pm

here are the front bumpstops:
http://www.trailquest.com/teraflex/KJ/s ... l#bumpstop

WarriorMP31B · **Posted:** Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:37 pm

Thanks!

modular · **Posted:** Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:51 pm

No worries with the tires...those will fit on a stock heigth KJ.

WarriorMP31B · **Posted:** Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:41 pm

I'm concerned about trip and mileage reading differences with larger tires... Is there a way to change how the vehicle reads the distance you've traveled when you go up in tire size? I mean, I would get a different reading with a different size tire, wouldn't I?

daspes · **Posted:** Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:27 pm

WarriorMP31B wrote:

I'm concerned about trip and mileage reading differences with larger tires... Is there a way to change how the vehicle reads the distance you've traveled when you go up in tire size? I mean, I would get a different reading with a different size tire, wouldn't I?

You just need the Revolutions Per Mile for the new size, and a visit to the dealer.

WarriorMP31B · **Posted:** Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:28 pm

Thanks! Now I feel much better about putting bigger tires on my KJ.

Guest · **Posted:** Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:40 pm

Go with a 245/75...a 245/70 is barely any taller than the stock size, and there are better options in that size.

WarriorMP31B · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:39 pm

Any input as to if I should get the Daystar Rear Extended Bump Stops or stick with the 3 hockey puck per side idea?

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:43 pm

just whatever floats your boat they both work

WarriorMP31B · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:51 pm

OME HD Coils (Font & Rear), Rancho Shocks (Front & Rear), TeraFlex Front Extended Bump Stops, & DayStar Rear Extended Bump Stops. Looking at a little less than $700 before shipping from All J Products (Coils, Shocks, Rear Bump Stops) & Trail Quest (Front Bump Stops). Not bad for a fairly decent lift, right? I did notice the DayStar Rear Extended Bump Stops come in pairs for $25 and thus I would only need one, but the TeraFlex Front Extended Bump Stops are $19.95 "each". Do I need to order two of the TeraFlex Bump Stops or do they come in a pair as well? Any changes any of you think I should make prior to finalizing this as my lift to order? Suggestions? Experiences? Thanks!

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:07 pm

nope it sounds like you got it, are you installing the lift yourself?

WarriorMP31B · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:19 pm

Unfortunately I'm not that mechanically inclined when it comes to vehicles. Fortunately enough, however, I have a few friends who are! One of my friends helped me install the Grille Guard & KC Daylighters and said he'd help me with anything else I needed. In fact, after dealing for the first time with a Jeep (KJ specifically) he went as far to say the lift would be the easiest thing so far. He's not exactly used to working on 4x4 vehicles, but he does darn good work! Now I just need to wait for my next two paychecks as I want to go ahead and mount the new tires at the same time as getting the new lift. I'm leaning towards the 245/75R16 General Grabber AT2s. I can't wait to have this thing lifted. This dang forum has replaced my spare time with looking for more ways to upgrade my Jeep! :lol:

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:33 pm

If you think its been bad so far just wait until you have been on here 4 or 5 years , its never ending always seeing something someone else just bought!

And to think I bought the Liberty so I would not be tempted to do anything to it!

Good luck on the lift, it is really easy to do if your friend has any mechanical experience at all :wink:

If not we are here ready to mislead or I mean help you!

Tom

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:02 pm

well I would read up on all the posts of installing a lift so you will know what is goin on, but its not hard to do just takes some time but it is worth it

Guest · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:52 pm

tommudd wrote:

And to think I bought the Liberty so I would not be tempted to do anything to it!

I thought I was the only one that did that...

modular · **Posted:** Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:40 am

tommudd wrote:

If you think its been bad so far just wait until you have been on here 4 or 5 years , its never ending always seeing something someone else just bought!
Tom

This is the reason why I may start looking for a TJ 'Con :evil:

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WarriorMP31B, the Teraflex front bumps are sold individually at Trailquest so you need 2 of them...seems the price has gone up as I paid less then $16 each.

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:42 am

modular wrote:

tommudd wrote:

If you think its been bad so far just wait until you have been on here 4 or 5 years , its never ending always seeing something someone else just bought!
Tom

This is the reason why I may start looking for a TJ 'Con :evil:

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WarriorMP31B, the Teraflex front bumps are sold individually at Trailquest so you need 2 of them...seems the price has gone up as I paid less then $16 each.

even be worse if you get a TJ Con :lol:

They have whole catalogs to sit and order from, never ending, some of the guys over on ROF have changed their suspensions 2 or 3 times since I joined their forum three years ago

R.Schneck · **Posted:** Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:46 pm

my wife convinced me to buy the KJ to cut back on mods as well. I think that goes for alot of us, I also think there are some of us who just can't have stock vehicles EVER

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:02 pm

R.Schneck wrote:

my wife convinced me to buy the KJ to cut back on mods as well. I think that goes for alot of us, I also think there are some of us who just can't have stock vehicles EVER

Thats so true, never leave em stock, I have owned everything one could imagine almost and none of them ever stayed stock for very long!

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