Took the High Road

raceinfan · **Posted:** Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:08 pm

I was going to state that it was up on stands so it probably looks worse that it is

GOOD LUCK with it Joe & make sure we get pics & a wright up as too how it does

your KJ looks BAD A--

IN THE RAMP PICS WHERE YOU DISCONNECTED UP FRONT ???

Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:25 pm

Yes, first time using the disconnects, was worried about the axle shafts using disconnects but it went okay.

Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:04 pm

Tested Lift today at Rausch Creek, performed great!
http://good-times.webshots.com/slidesho ... TrfUu7WsMr

Jeep4me99 · **Posted:** Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:53 pm

very cool! I like it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Inc · **Posted:** Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:42 pm

Seems to me, a lot of $$$ money just to run a tire that is 1" taller and 1" wider than you can run with the FLII. I think I'd rather have the extra $$$ for additional mods to my kj too, but it does look sweet and it performed well so far. Keep us updated.

riptricket · **Posted:** Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:51 pm

so how much lift is it really? I know that the frankyII is 3, so is that really 6inches extra?

Jeep4me99 · **Posted:** Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:53 pm

incubusmike wrote:

Seems to me, a lot of $$$ money just to run a tire that is 1" taller and 1" wider than you can run with the FLII. I think I'd rather have the extra $$$ for additional mods to my kj too, but it does look sweet and it performed well so far. Keep us updated.

I wouldn't think of it as running an extra tire size. I'd like to think of it as more articulation and clearance. We all know the Dana30a has its limitations with tire size, who says if you get the lift you HAVE to run 33's. Smaller tires may look strange or even make it a bit tipsy, but what rig isn't when you lift it. It is a lot of money, no doubt. But what it really comes down to is: what are you going to use your libby for? do you have enough of what you need now for what you do? or do you need a bit more so you can do on harder trails? Somewhat like tommud said, this isn't a lift for those that want the look. Its for those who want to wheel their KJ a bit harder.

Guest · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:13 am

most huge land rovers I see are running a 32" tire...at least around here. they REALLY look tippy, even stock...they look downright scary with a 4" lift :lol:

Inc · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:20 am

Jeep4me99 wrote:

incubusmike wrote:

Seems to me, a lot of $$$ money just to run a tire that is 1" taller and 1" wider than you can run with the FLII. I think I'd rather have the extra $$$ for additional mods to my kj too, but it does look sweet and it performed well so far. Keep us updated.

I wouldn't think of it as running an extra tire size. I'd like to think of it as more articulation and clearance. We all know the Dana30a has its limitations with tire size, who says if you get the lift you HAVE to run 33's. Smaller tires may look strange or even make it a bit tipsy, but what rig isn't when you lift it. It is a lot of money, no doubt. But what it really comes down to is: what are you going to use your libby for? do you have enough of what you need now for what you do? or do you need a bit more so you can do on harder trails? Somewhat like tommud said, this isn't a lift for those that want the look. Its for those who want to wheel their KJ a bit harder.

Even so, I would save a bit more for a front axle swap or buy a cheap wrangler or cherokee if I was looking for articulation. More power to him for having the stones to go through with this beast of a lift, I just don't see enough of an upside to it. That said, I never want to drive it, because I might end up liking it too much and would get an itch for more articulation in my jeep. :wink:

NellyJeep · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:36 am

Wow, I'm getting really excited now. My plan is for this when I get home at the very end of may. Already have the ARB bumper sitting at home and front 4.10's. I'll be doing some work on the front diff and will get some help from my Grandpa's machine shop 1/2 mile down the road. I'll be doing a full write up and will probably wear out my keys on my keyboard. Looks great Joe and I am jelous but hopefully not for too long!

kolesy · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:22 pm

Joe,

That is awesome!!! I hope all goes good with lift! You definitely will put it through the paces up there in PA. Congrats!!

Jealousy anyone! :twisted:

Mike

Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:04 pm

Thanks Mike! You can run 33's no problem in fact Marlin has 33's and a tad wider than mine. If you've been following the posts I only have 3.73's and 32" is the limit for the moment, Marlin has 4:10's. My tires articulate and don't rub anything and that's what I want off road. I did green, blue and black trails, never did a black before and always rubbed on blues. The combination of the Moab wheels and lift let me put on the wider 32" BFG;s which worked very well, like them now better than MTR's especially slinging mud. Correct me if I'm wrong but I haven't seen anyone put a solid front axle in that hadn't put 10 Grand into the vehicle?
Most of the bigger wrangler lifts are $2,500 to $3,000 also.

KW AV8R · **Posted:** Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:07 am

I know you are running 32" BFGs but could you tell us the exact tire size? Are they 265/75s, 285/70s, 285/75s, etc....? It's just that there are so many different ways to get somewhere close to 32" and some people call a 31.6" tall tire a 32 but they also call a 32.8" tall tire a 32.

Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:00 am

I'm running LT265/75R16, outside dia. 31.9". I know where your coming from.

Jeepin Al · **Posted:** Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:38 pm

Looks Good Joe!

Good Luck with it.

My original test mule (must have over 100K on it now), ran with 295R75's AT's on the road, and 285R75's MTR's on the trail. It has 4.10 gears and a true trac up front and the lock-rite in the rear. My front dif had a custom machined alum collar welded to the dif, and I had plates welded to the area that normally cracked. I did some wild things with the KJ, and it held up. Just try to keep you foot off the skinny pedal, limit wheel spin on hard surfaces (rock), so that when the wheel catches it will not shock the system. This impact shock breaks things.

Nice seeing you again Joe, and good luck!

Al

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:48 pm

Good to see you back on here Al! Now any old pictures of where you welded on the front diff, seems like I saw some a long time ago but now???? who knows where they maybe? :lol:

Tom

Jeep4me99 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:50 pm

Jeepin Al wrote:

Looks Good Joe!

Good Luck with it.

My original test mule (must have over 100K on it now), ran with 295R75's AT's on the road, and 285R75's MTR's on the trail. It has 4.10 gears and a true trac up front and the lock-rite in the rear. My front dif had a custom machined alum collar welded to the dif, and I had plates welded to the area that normally cracked. I did some wild things with the KJ, and it held up. Just try to keep you foot off the skinny pedal, limit wheel spin on hard surfaces (rock), so that when the wheel catches it will not shock the system. This impact shock breaks things.

Nice seeing you again Joe, and good luck!

Al

THE LEGEND LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ms5490renegade · **Posted:** Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:48 am

now i know how high i want mine.

that is a great lookin kj

Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:04 pm

It was nice seeing you too Al and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the guy who started it all! Hope to hook up with you and Chris and Dave sometime on the trails![/b]

ohv_kj · **Posted:** Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:25 pm

Joe Jeeper wrote:

Thanks Mike! You can run 33's no problem in fact Marlin has 33's and a tad wider than mine. If you've been following the posts I only have 3.73's and 32" is the limit for the moment, Marlin has 4:10's. My tires articulate and don't rub anything and that's what I want off road. I did green, blue and black trails, never did a black before and always rubbed on blues. The combination of the Moab wheels and lift let me put on the wider 32" BFG;s which worked very well, like them now better than MTR's especially slinging mud. Correct me if I'm wrong but I haven't seen anyone put a solid front axle in that hadn't put 10 Grand into the vehicle?
Most of the bigger wrangler lifts are $2,500 to $3,000 also.

mine after i'm done looking at about 5,000

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