3" frankenlift?

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:38 pm

Okay, I understand the differences between the following lifts. However, I have no clue how much lift they provide. Do any of them give a 3” lift?

Frankenlift I Standard : $835.53

Frankenlift I Premium: $875.39.

Frankenlift II: $956.61

Frankenlift II Premium Kit: $996.59

The Brake Line Relocation Bracket: $30.

raceinfan · **Posted:** Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:56 pm

the most you MAY GET is 2 3/4 of lift if you use the HD springs on any of them

somebody will correct me if I'm wrong

dloc_jeep_KJ · **Posted:** Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:14 pm

each one just uses diff parts... and yes u might get 3" of lift.. it realy depends on how much ue stock springs sag and if u have a heavy bumper but to get the most get the HD springs so then it wont sag latter on down the road.. i got over 3" with my rustys lift because my springs had saged and the lift will lift u 2.5" form stock height or better where stock height should be. from my miriors to the ground with stock tires its 47"

jelohead · **Posted:** Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:28 pm

my rusty's lift with 3 locknuts around the shock bottom netted me 3" easily.

daspes · **Posted:** Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:17 pm

On my Frankie I lift I netted 5" on installation. After about 7,000 miles, I have settled to 4.5".

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:59 am

daspes wrote:

On my Frankie I lift I netted 5" on installation. After about 7,000 miles, I have settled to 4.5".

Are you serious ? :shock:

Why does it seem like these 06/07 models seem so freakin huge when lifted with the frankenlift? Look at 2006 KJ, his jeep looks massive.

riptricket · **Posted:** Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:41 am

i agree... and love his kj btw!

daspes · **Posted:** Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:48 am

4+ inches with the frankenlift is the norm from the numerous posts here. The amount it settles will depend on bumpers and HD vs. med springs etc.

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:02 am

diesel.....so you dont want that much lift? Do a regular OME lift with Heavy Duty springs and a clevis and be about 3 inches or so

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:31 am

tommudd wrote:

diesel.....so you dont want that much lift? Do a regular OME lift with Heavy Duty springs and a clevis and be about 3 inches or so

No, I’m cool with the bigger lift!

I just can’t understand why the 06/07’s seem so tall compared to 2002-2004?

Maybe it’s my imagination, but side by side, a newer KJ looks taller with the Frankenlift. I know it doesn’t make sense, but it sure looks that way. :lol:

Is there any need for Al’s upper arms?

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:07 am

dieselenthusiast wrote:

tommudd wrote:

diesel.....so you dont want that much lift? Do a regular OME lift with Heavy Duty springs and a clevis and be about 3 inches or so

No, I’m cool with the bigger lift!

I just can’t understand why the 06/07’s seem so tall compared to 2002-2004?

Maybe it’s my imagination, but side by side, a newer KJ looks taller with the Frankenlift. I know it doesn’t make sense, but it sure looks that way. :lol:

Is there any need for Al’s upper arms?

well my FL premium II isn't that hi, but im sure the weight of the engine and my 115# bumper have something to do with it.

wildrussian · **Posted:** Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:51 am

Everybody is getting these huge lifts and am I the only one that gets noise and a little vibe after the lift? I only got 2.5" too, That ain't fair.

daspes · **Posted:** Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:52 am

Al A Arms are highly recommended to get back to factory specs on alignment and to correct any ball joint/spring contact you may get. not required, just recommended.

Doc, I'm quite sure the diesel and bumper have something to do with it... :lol:

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:24 am

i'm not sure exactly how much i got out of my lift.. or which frankenlift i have (i called to place my order and just asked for the Frankenlift to fit my year and engine KJ). it has to be atleast 3 inch's though.. i'm pretty sure i have HD springs on the front.. and added a rear isolator in the rear. No al's a-arms which means i have come contact when theres a sudden bump or jolt but nothing major since it's hitting a bumpstop. My alignment is just a hair off.. but nothing to be concerned with.. still drives perfect and close enough not to effect tire wear.

to my jeep looking massive.. haha.. i think it's an optical illusion with the 05/06's especially when the front bumper is cut.. and the renny's have a higher grille and hood. plus i painted my stock rock rails black so i think that makes it look a bit higher since it's not very noticeable that they're there.

tricky i know!

jposada_us · **Posted:** Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:52 pm

You have to consider that 2006 KJ have a 32" tire, I belive that is the main reason it looks taller.

Pretty nice KJ.

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:53 am

He also has trim the bottom of his front bumper off Renegade Style...

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:10 pm

Here's my plan, and I hope this will work with my Frankenlift Premium II. Can I use spacers with this lift and wheel/tire combo? Based upon KJ2006, his tires are 265/75/16. My stock tires are 235/65/R17, however I want to run 265/70/17 on my stock rims. Here is a comparison between my stock tires and the aftermarket tires:

My Stock Tire on Factory Rim: 235/65/R17
SIDEWALL: 6.0”
RADIUS: 14.5”
DIAMETER: 29.0”
CIRCUMFERENCE: 91.2”
REVS/MILES: 695.0

After Market Tire on Factory Rim: 265/70/R17
SIDEWALL: 7.3”
RADIUS: 15.8”
DIAMETER: 31.6”
CIRCUMFERENCE: 99.3”
REVS/MILES: 638.0

Based on factory speedometer settings, the aftermarket tire will be 8.9% slower than the factory tire. At 60 mph the aftermarket tire will actually be running 65.3 mph.

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:20 pm

with the Frankenlift you should be fine I would say tires 1.6 inches taler so raising the KJ approx 3/4 of an inch , little bikini trim here or there :wink:

KY Liberty · **Joined:** Sat Jul 09, 2005 1:46 pm **Posts:** 1195

dieselenthusiast wrote:

Here's my plan, and I hope this will work with my Frankenlift Premium II. Can I use spacers with this lift and wheel/tire combo? Based upon KJ2006, his tires are 265/75/16. My stock tires are 235/65/R17, however I want to run 265/70/17 on my stock rims. Here is a comparison between my stock tires and the aftermarket tires:

My Stock Tire on Factory Rim: 235/65/R17
SIDEWALL: 6.0”
RADIUS: 14.5”
DIAMETER: 29.0”
CIRCUMFERENCE: 91.2”
REVS/MILES: 695.0

After Market Tire on Factory Rim: 265/70/R17
SIDEWALL: 6.8”
RADIUS: 15.3”
DIAMETER: 30.6”
CIRCUMFERENCE: 96.0”
REVS/MILES: 660.0

Based on factory speedometer settings, the aftermarket tire will be 5.3% slower than the factory tire. At 60 mph the aftermarket tire will actually be running 63.2 mph.

Your numbers look like they are for a 265/65R17 or 265/70R16. A 265/70R17 is usually just under 32" in diameter. You also may need a little less backspacing. Enough lift to clear a 32" tire is going to pull the fronts wheels inward. With that fat of a tire it could be an issue.

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:22 pm

Youre right KY Liberty,
BFG T/A in a 265-70X17 is 31.8 inches, didnt look it up before, :oops:

basically about the same heighth as a 235-85X16 but the section width is almost 1.5 inches wider which is what will get you.

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