Skyjacker vs. Frankenlift

BeepBeepJeepJeep · **Posted:** Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:27 pm

So which lift kit is better and why?

raceinfan · **Posted:** Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:15 pm

not that I have it ( Rusty's instead) BUT I have seen it in action ( on 2 KJ's ) & is worth every penny

ALSO it spent alot of time in R& D to make certain it would hold up to abuse, very well thought out & put together

auggy · **Posted:** Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:33 pm

Raceinfan - which one? :lol:

raceinfan · **Posted:** Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:42 pm

OOPS

the FRANKENLIFT sorry :wink:

Skyjump136 · **Joined:** Tue Jul 05, 2005 6:50 pm **Posts:** 1633

I've had both...LOVE the Frankenlift and that is what I am running now. Before that I had the Skyjacker and it gave me two torn UBJ boots and a blown CV within a matter of weeks. I had one of the first SJ kits ever made and it gave me 4.5" of height resulting in the above problems. I think the newer ones have been refined and many are having better luck now...I won't ever buy another HighJacker product again though.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:51 pm

I have the SkyJacker and like it alot,I have the 3rd kit ever sold(gave me 3.5" lift) so it's not the softride version,it has held up really well with my KJ tipping the scales at 5400lbs,only sagged about 1/4" and have had the lift in since april '04 and have 35,000 miles on it(alot of wheeling to).The newer softride SkyJacker coils are way to soft if you plan on getting steel bumbers(or a winch),go with the Franki with the HD coils for that.I voted for the SkyJacker,and as ussual I'm the only one.Guess I got the good kit,no problems with CV angles or torn ball joint boots(I have Al's arms now for alignment issues).The SkyJacker struts are junk but I mddified the front coils to use Rancho and couldn't be happier(until the SFA!!!!!!).

BeepBeepJeepJeep · **Posted:** Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:35 pm

Thanks... Lots of good information here, keep it coming guys!

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:05 pm

I saw an early version of the SJ lift have issues. It seemed that w/ a ARB bumper, the SJ struts and springs were not happy. I also have seen a later set of SJ rear springs sag and sit lower than an earlier set.

HIKJ · **Posted:** Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:49 am

I have had the skyjacker coilover 2.5" kit on my CRD during 20.000 miles. Rear shocks had to be replaced after less than 10.000 miles and at 20.000 one of the front struts began to be noisy. The kit is comfortable on the road, but too soft for any trail work.
I have thrown it all out recently and replaced it by OME with King Springs all around. No comparison, so much better.
Obviously I vote against Skyjacker.

BeepBeepJeepJeep · **Posted:** Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:27 pm

Looks like i'll be going with the Frankenlift when I get my liberty.... thanks!

broncsrule · **Posted:** Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:30 pm

I have had the Skyjacker on my '04 since it was brand new (38,000 miles). I have had no problems with it at all. But if I were you I would go w/the Frankenlift at this point, due to all the R&D put into it.

KikensJeep · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2007 11:36 am

I had the skyjacker on at first and nothing but probs with it
front struts blew out twice (before the ARB)
never could get it aligned correctly either
rear shocks didnt seem to be right either they rattled no matter what type of bushings I set in there or no matter how much I torqued them down

after skyjacker sent me out the struts to replace the blown ones the first time it was like they didnt want to talk to me after that

I replaced it with the frankenlift and its like a totally new jeep - very little settling, no rattles, aligned ok, smooth ride on the highway. Go with the frankenlift

spencevans · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:02 pm

I had to go with the Frankie because I have the CRD. If I were you I would also consider Rusty's.

BeepBeepJeepJeep · **Posted:** Thu Jun 14, 2007 7:49 pm

Because i'm impulsive I took your advice and ordered the rusty's. The price was right

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