i have found a few lift kits... http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_yj_4.html (http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_yj_4.html) or http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?partID=14924 (http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?partID=14924) ...rough country is cheaper but i dont know which is better....be great for some insite thanks
I would go with the rough country, and upgrade the shocks. Then again, you have square headlights and I know nothing about leaf springs.
The only experience I have is with BDS. I ran 2" leaves that were closer to 3", BDS shocks and MORE greasable shackles, and got rid of both track bars. I liked that setup better my current setup on the LJ.
so when i do my lift do i really need my track bar??? bc it comes with a bracket but wondering if i really need one its going to be a dd
If it comes with the bracket, I would say run it, I noticed a huge differance when I put my rear trackbar relocater on.
ok what does the track bar even do lol
bds, ome, black diamond good leaf spring kits...i'd steer clear of the RC
and the best use for front and rear trac bars is to keep your garbage can from blowing away in a wind storm
bds, ome, black diamond good leaf spring kits...i'd steer clear of the RC
and the best use for front and rear trac bars is to keep your garbage can from blowing away in a wind storm
ok so dont even worry about the track bars? they dont need to go back on? bc i know some lift kits say to leave it off some say put it back on with the bracket..so what should i do
The track bar locates the axle under the frame left-to-right. With a coil-sprung 4-link like a TJ, there is nothing to prevent the axle from pitching out to the left or right without the track bars, which are connected to the axle on one end and the frame on the other. On a leaf-sprung vehicle, the leaves and bushings themselves do not allow for much l-r movement. AMC added the track bar to the design to stiffen up the suspension so it was more sport-car like for the young women they were targeting with their marketing. CJs never had track bars.
I ran without them - it allows the axle to shift slightly l-r, but it really is only noticeable when you are going down a really grooved-out blacktop road. The tires tend to want to follow the grooves. But the on-road loose feeling is more than made for by the offroad flex that you get. You will need to disconnect the axle ends to install the brackets - zip tie them up out of the way and try it. If you don't like the way it handles, you can install the brackets and hook them back up.
alright thanks...also is skyjacker a good brand of lift? i called jason at uorc and he said the bds will run me 900 ..i dont have that kind of money lol but i like the price of rough country or skyjacker...also warrior products, or superlift...what all do you guys suggest...i will prolly get bds shocks but want the kit from something else
here's the black diamond //www.4wheelerssupply.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/1578 ....$733 shipped free...i think i'd get this before the superlift and i know i'd get it before the RC...but it's just my .02
it's quite a bit more $$ than the RC, but the RC leafs are known for flattening out / sagging...if you get the RC keep your receipt and be prepared to replace them 2 or 3 times during the time you have your jeep
oh, and you can get like an add'l 10% discount on the RC through jeepforum.com/form (there is a very long RC thread in the YJ section).
ok that lift that you sent me the link to does that come with the tcase lowering kit?
Quote from: "dbikers"here's the black diamond //www.4wheelerssupply.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/1578 ....$733 shipped free...i think i'd get this before the superlift and i know i'd get it before the RC...but it's just my .02
it's quite a bit more $$ than the RC, but the RC leafs are known for flattening out / sagging...if you get the RC keep your receipt and be prepared to replace them 2 or 3 times during the time you have your jeep
oh, and you can get like an add'l 10% discount on the RC through jeepforum.com/form (there is a very long RC thread in the YJ section).
Whoa! I had a feeling that you would show up for this thread :P Long time no see!
i believe so but if not i have an extra set of them (i did something different with mine)....
i bought mine 2 yrs ago but i only paid 579.....
i'll do a bit more lookin'
Quote from: "Gr8archer"Whoa! I had a feeling that you would show up for this thread :P Long time no see!
HA! us leaf-springers need to stick together...long time no see....got your front end back together yet?
Quote from: "dbikers"Quote from: "Gr8archer"Whoa! I had a feeling that you would show up for this thread :P Long time no see!
HA! us leaf-springers need to stick together...long time no see....got your front end back together yet?
Waiting on the guy to pull the axle from his jeep :-( he said he was going to do it this weekend, we shall see. I got a locker to put in too :-)
check this out D....$350 for bds over in t-city
http://www.greatlakes4x4.com/showthread.php?t=157771 (http://www.greatlakes4x4.com/showthread.php?t=157771)
If you are skipping the track bar brackets, the only pieces you would need are T-case drop kit (used $25), pitman arm (new $100), and shocks (new $200) - $625 incl shocks is a pretty good price
Quote from: "phittie1100"If you are skipping the track bar brackets, the only pieces you would need are T-case drop kit (used $25), pitman arm (new $100), and shocks (new $200) - $625 incl shocks is a pretty good price
t-case drop could be had cheaper (i think i have mine in the box still, if not neil does) and you can get an xj pitman arm even cheaper ($20 ish) to get even cheaper....head and shoulders above RC
track bars are gay :D i cut mine off
as for the lift i would get some greeseable boomarang lift shackles and a 2 inch body lift it would be way cheeper would leave mony left over to get better shocks get the best shocks you can or it will ride like a bread truck 2inch lift shackles and 2 inch body lift will clear 33's easy
well i think its already got 2 inch body lift just missing the rear bushings on the drivers side and pass side infront of rear tire due to rust lmao....im prolly gonna go with 4 in rc and bds shocks!
//www.roughcountry.com/index.html these guys make it tough
Holy Cow - that includes shocks too!
Holy Cow - that includes shocks too!
Quote from: "phittie1100"Holy Cow - that includes shocks too!
i'm sure you get what you pay for...
ya im gonna get that install it then go with the bds shocks...so when i do order that and go to install it i will post up see if anyone wants to help maybe ed so he can acctually get some blood going! lol