I just dont know all the technical terms otherwise i would...
I'm kinda new to alot of this still
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| Author: | CoopaTroopa [ Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Lift Help |
Ok so I've really wanted to get my jeep lifted for a while now... [roblem is they are expensive. I've been to rocky road outfitters before but this is the first time I've noticed thier 2 1/2" budget lift. Can anyone that has more knowledge than me tell me if its any good??? Andif its not is there anything around that prie range you could suggest for me? Thanks guys. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
Spend a day or so reading the various posts on lifts, no use reinventing the wheel lots of great information on here and you'll find that its never cheap to go cheap and to find someone besides RRO |
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| Author: | CoopaTroopa [ Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
I just dont know all the technical terms otherwise i would... I'm kinda new to alot of this still
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| Author: | BugginKJ [ Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=44037 viewtopic.php?f=3&t=18924 |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
Need more info on what year KJ you have, how high you want to go, if you want a good ride and better handling or don't care and only want the look   But basically going with a cheap spacer lift is a waste of time and money so 4 springs and 4 shocks are needed there you can go from 700-1500 or more and a few more items |
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| Author: | CoopaTroopa [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
I have a 03 sport and honestly it's just for the bigger tires and clearance.
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| Author: | tommudd [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
But you still want a decent ride and handling right? Just do a full spring lift with good shocks all around right off the get go and be done Then you'll have the looks, great ride and no problems down the road |
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| Author: | CoopaTroopa [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
Thanks! Anything you could recommend that wont cost me an arm and leg? 
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| Author: | CoopaTroopa [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
Can you guys give me some info on a clevis lift? What's needed and the how tos right now I'm leaning toward that and boiler shims for a bit of lift. That like an inch and a half right? |
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| Author: | KTM87 [ Tue Jan 18, 2011 2:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
Take a look at the daystar lifts, their aint nothing special but form the sounds of it you are kinda in the same position i was in, i got the 2.5in one for i think around 200 bucks which fit in my budget. ive had it on for 8 months now and the only thing i would have to say is it might be a little stiffer ride compared to what tom telling you with spring and shocks all the around, figured my  wouldnt hurt, if your on a budget 
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| Author: | tommudd [ Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
Again on the year he has the springs are 7-8 years old and worn out Daystar lift on them with worn out shocks is not good at all. Plus you should really replace all of the shocks , esp. the rear since you need longer. So 200 bucks for the Daystar, 4 new shocks 345, so now you're up to 545, for 662 you can buy 4 new shocks and 4 new springs  Not sure where the savings come in Bure agahli ................................ |
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| Author: | bunkermonkeycw [ Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
Save up and get one of these OME shock and spring lifts all around. Im quite happy with it and envision a couple of smaller spacers and a bump stop or two will get my last inch out comfortably and safely. (Pretty much a franken lift at then end of the day?) Good luck. |
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| Author: | CoopaTroopa [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
Ok guys! I'm taking all your advice  However... I'm not. Buying a kit. They seem kinda overpriced... So for the shocks I'm really considering the ranchos RS5000 all around Are those quality shocks or do you recommend putting the extra 50 in for the next step Ranchos? It nearly doubles the price  Now for the springs... please suggest some sites and types with prices. It would really help me out. I'm going to but the shocks soon and the springs next month then rig it... so help please? Are shocks and springs all I need for lift? |
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| Author: | bunkermonkeycw [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
It depends on how much you want. OME parts all around are shocks and springs only. Gets you 1.5 - 2 inches. If I were you I'd order 2.5 inch springs from Al with bumpstops, pick your longer rear shocks and do OME in the front with a little clevis and and a top plate lift. Or thats what I'm gonna do. ( All, correct me if Im crazy  )Sites? Jeep n by Al http://jeepinbyal.com/ All J Products "Franky" http://www.boulderbars.com/kjproducts.htm The kit I got, 50 bux more here tho. http://www.quadratec.com/showcases/old_man_emu_suspension/jeep_liberty.php |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
OME 927s 948s gets you more than the 1.5 inches as posted above. It has been posted 1 million times  before but In my book right now here is about the best ride, handling and lift listen carefully................. FRONT: OME 927s with F4-BE5-D916-H0 shocks and Teraflex bumpstops plus 3/8 inch clevis REAR ; OME 948s with F4-BE5-6458-H7 rear shocks one extra isolator on the top each side and 2 per side hockey pucks for bumpstops The above after alignment and settling in will have you about 22.50 from the flare to middle of the wheel approx. Several places have OME springs depending on where you live, shipping cost you know I would try Jeepinbyal or AllJs shockwarehouse has free shipping on the shocks all of the above can be had for about 700 about as cheap of a complete everything you need as you can get 
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| Author: | CoopaTroopa [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
Thanks! That's everything I was hoping to see! I'm going to drive out to a shop today and see if they have some parts to save! Thanks again. Ill let you know what I find |
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| Author: | CoopaTroopa [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
And looking for those shocks/struts... do I literly just type in F4 the rest of it? haha |
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| Author: | CoopaTroopa [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
Nevermind found them! But when ordering them... do I order 2 and get just 2 or if I put quantity as 2 do I get 4 shocks? |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
you need two shocks in the front, and two shocks in the rear |
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| Author: | CoopaTroopa [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lift Help |
tommudd wrote: you need two shocks in the front, and two shocks in the rear hahaha no i get that im confused when it says needs two for a set... does that mean they are sold individually? |
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