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 2.5ö suspension lift, a 1ö body lift, and 33 x 11ö tires
#843803
10/26/07 11:24 PM
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Hello all;
I need guidance on my set-up. IÆm thinking about adding a 2.5ö suspension lift, a 1ö body lift, and 33 x 11ö tires on my rig. All else is still stock.
What pinion changes should I use to help ensure my road manners and mileage are not adversely effected. What components should I ensure are included in the lifts to keep the geometry in alignment (ie tire spacers, Pitman Arms, transmission lowering kits, etc)? I use this rig as a daily commuter, and rarely tackle anything harder than snow covered trails and dirt roads.
2004 TJ Wrangler Sport
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Re: 2.5ö suspension lift, a 1ö body lift, and 33 x 11ö tires
[Re: bradford_johnson]
#843804
10/27/07 08:07 AM
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For the type of driving you're proposing, I'd suggest ring and pinion sets of 4.10:1 for your axles.
1977 CJ-7, fiberglass body, AMC 360 w/ headers, DUI ignition, Edelbrock intake and Holley 4150 carb, TF999, Dana 300, 4.56 gears lockers, York air comp, 4" susp lift, 2" body lift, BFG 35" M-T tires, Megashifter, AGR pump & box, REP8000 winch.
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Re: 2.5ö suspension lift, a 1ö body lift, and 33 x 11ö tires
[Re: BobRowe]
#843805
10/28/07 05:37 PM
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Auto or stick? If stick then you may have to get an adjuster bracket of some sort 'cause a body lift can make the shifter bind.
Gun it and run it!
1981 CJ5,258,T-176,D300,AMC 20,Dana 30,Trxus M/T 31x10.50, Rancho 5000's, GroundPounderFab front bumper, polyethylene gas tank, aluminum dash, AutoMeter gauges
What this country needs is unemployed politicians.
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Re: 2.5ö suspension lift, a 1ö body lift, and 33 x 11ö tires
[Re: Brown81CJ5]
#843806
10/28/07 10:16 PM
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Sorry, a 5 speek manual. For me there is no other way to go.
2004 TJ Wrangler Sport
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Re: 2.5ö suspension lift, a 1ö body lift, and 33 x 11ö tires
[Re: Brown81CJ5]
#843807
10/29/07 12:57 AM
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A 1" BL prolly won't causea shifter problem. You will eventually want to regear as BR said, but it doesn't have to be right now. The 2.5" lift most likely won't cause drivetrain angle problems, but I have heard of it happening - once. In which case a SYE and CV drive shaft will set you up. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
97tj, Shaved Ford 9 rear, 4:10's, New 35x12.5 BFG KM2's to test!, Warn x8000i, ARB's, Quick Disco's, Hand Throttle, & it's my DD. 
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Re: 2.5ö suspension lift, a 1ö body lift, and 33 x 11ö tires
[Re: DBL_DTY97TJ]
#843808
10/30/07 02:20 PM
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a SYE and CV drive shaft will set you up. Sorry, what is a SYE and CV drive shaft?
2004 TJ Wrangler Sport
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Re: 2.5ö suspension lift, a 1ö body lift, and 33 x 11ö tires
[Re: bradford_johnson]
#843809
10/30/07 04:50 PM
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Slip Yoke Eliminator and Constant Velocity Check this out. web page
Gun it and run it!
1981 CJ5,258,T-176,D300,AMC 20,Dana 30,Trxus M/T 31x10.50, Rancho 5000's, GroundPounderFab front bumper, polyethylene gas tank, aluminum dash, AutoMeter gauges
What this country needs is unemployed politicians.
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Re: 2.5ö suspension lift, a 1ö body lift, and 33 x 11ö tires
[Re: Brown81CJ5]
#843810
11/02/07 10:39 PM
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Thank you all for your help. One last question, would it be easier to just go with a 3.5" lift? I was expecting a lot of geometry issues, but you all seem to discount them pretty quickly.
2004 TJ Wrangler Sport
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Re: 2.5ö suspension lift, a 1ö body lift, and 33 x 11ö tires
[Re: bradford_johnson]
#843811
11/02/07 11:38 PM
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You might possibly get a little driveline vibration, but the main thing you would need to worry about in getting a 3.5" lift is getting a dropped pitman arm. I personally would go with just the suspension lift.
Gun it and run it!
1981 CJ5,258,T-176,D300,AMC 20,Dana 30,Trxus M/T 31x10.50, Rancho 5000's, GroundPounderFab front bumper, polyethylene gas tank, aluminum dash, AutoMeter gauges
What this country needs is unemployed politicians.
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