Starting a Lift This Weekend

gyverg · **Joined:** Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:22 pm **Posts:** 6

Hello All,

After a lot of hiding in the background of forums I finally committed to lifting my Liberty. It was kinda a no brainier because my suspension and tires needed to be replaced anyways. I committed on the Skyjacker Platinum 2.5 lift, I also purchased JBA 4.5 A- Arms. I managed to get some mint cond MOAB Rims and will be installing Kelly Safari TSRs 245/75 r 16 on them. I know this is not necessarily the recommended configuration but cost/availability led me to these decisions. I do want to thank everyone however, because I was about to purchase a Rockfather II lift before seeing the comments in the discussion boards. I guess the only thing to ask now is if I am missing anything or did I make any drastic mistakes?

Thanks again,
Gary

2006 Jeep Liberty 3.7

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:46 pm

Welcome to LOST
as far as your last question......
Skyjacker??
Springs are rated same as stock ( 310 lb) so will sag much much faster then OME or Ironman
cost is about the same or more for the Skyjacker so???
Do you have bumpstops etc for the front and rear ?
Sorry but you asked :wink:

gyverg · **Joined:** Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:22 pm **Posts:** 6

I thought they were 350lbs but I currently can't find where I found that info. Either way I know that still doesn't compare with some others. I did consider piecing together an OME suspension but didn't want to risk having issues during the install.

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:29 pm

If you buy the whole kit there is no piecing anything together
many places like JeepinByAl or AllJs has just the springs and or shocks or you can buy everything
Skyjacker back 8-9 years ago were rated higher for a short time
But they have been at 310 lb for several years now, same as Rustys full spring kit.
OME 927s which is what 99% use are rated at 400 for the front ones

gyverg · **Joined:** Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:22 pm **Posts:** 6

Thanks for the clarification. Now worst case scenario is I would have to replace the coils sooner then later right? At that time I could go with OME without having to change anything else?

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:38 pm

You'd have to change both spring and shock since they use a different setup than the others. There are ways around it but more complicated
Everything else of course is the same no matter what
Sorry for messing up your evening just hate to see someone install something and not be happy with the outcome

gyverg · **Joined:** Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:22 pm **Posts:** 6

No worries, BTW I missed one of your original questions. Yes bump stops front and rear were included.

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:31 am

No returning it ?

gyverg · **Joined:** Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:22 pm **Posts:** 6

Okay finished the lift, made a few mistakes but here it is.

Issue 1 - Broke ABS sensor that was seized into knuckle.
Issue 2- Ended up with a small tear in the CV boot.
Issue 3- Bump Stops kicked my butt. Ended up putting the original ones back in. I will try the 2X4 trick I learned from here when I put I get a chance.

Ruhldbq · **Joined:** Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:36 pm **Posts:** 1

Looks great! How's the ride?

gyverg · **Joined:** Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:22 pm **Posts:** 6

It rides great. Granted prior to the lift I was driving on worn tires and springs so I am not sure how much of the improvement has to do with this suspension rather than the fact that I got rid of worn parts. I haven't taken it off road yet either. I will add skid plates and a bumper first.

Starting a Lift This Weekend

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