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Lift Kit #850255 12/04/07 11:55 PM
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kornblind9 Offline OP
Need a Spot
Hey all... I was looking at a 6" inch Skyjacker suspension kit with a 1" inch body. I was wondering if i should put 35s or 37s on my jeep with that lift. If i put 37s do i have to change gear ratio? Also, what do i need besides the kit and shocks. Thanks


'98 TJ, Manual, 3" Susp and 1" Body lifts, 33" BfGoodrich Mud Terrains, Winch, JET Stage 1/2 Power Module Computer Chip
Re: Lift Kit [Re: kornblind9] #850256 12/05/07 02:08 AM
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reepersteve Offline
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You came on with same question I came on with. Your looking for the same thing I have minus the chip.Iv'e gone with 35" x12.5" mickey thompsons, 6" ruff country suspension, two warn bumpers, a warn winch, and added a k+n intake with cone filter.
The things that came awry so far, the wheel base is short so your going to need a yoke slip eliminator (SYE) and the assembly that needs to come with it, but it don't. If you have stock axles you should look for at least a Dana 44 for the rear.(depending on what your doing with your jeep mudding, climbing, etc.)
That's just my start, I'm about four weeks in and a lot of money more. But It looks and drives cool as it gets. For now. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />


01' TJ Wangler, 6" Ruff Country X Series, 35" x 12.5" Mickey Thompsons On 15 x 10" rims w/ simi Bead Lock, Matching Warn Bumpers, 9500xi Warn Wench, Tom Woods Drive Shaft And SYE, And A K+N Cool Air Intake. Still Improving
Re: Lift Kit [Re: reepersteve] #850257 12/05/07 04:58 AM
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kornblind9 Offline OP
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Thanks for the info man. What about a new track bar? Mine broke so i bought one for up to a 4inch lift. Does that mean i need another one to support the new lift?


'98 TJ, Manual, 3" Susp and 1" Body lifts, 33" BfGoodrich Mud Terrains, Winch, JET Stage 1/2 Power Module Computer Chip
Re: Lift Kit [Re: kornblind9] #850258 12/05/07 05:03 AM
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Brown81CJ5 Offline
Body Damage is Cool
I don't think it is a MUST, but if it is for UP TO a 4" lift your axle will sit off to the side a bit.

Is the one you bought adjustable?


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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

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Re: Lift Kit [Re: Brown81CJ5] #850259 12/06/07 01:30 AM
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kornblind9 Offline OP
Need a Spot
yea its adjustable i made sure of that but i thought u could only adjust to a 4 inch lift but im not sure...


'98 TJ, Manual, 3" Susp and 1" Body lifts, 33" BfGoodrich Mud Terrains, Winch, JET Stage 1/2 Power Module Computer Chip
Re: Lift Kit [Re: kornblind9] #850260 12/06/07 01:31 AM
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kornblind9 Offline OP
Need a Spot
thanks for everyones help. I got one more question though. If i got 37's then i know i have to adjust a lot more things then if i were to get 35's. Would it be worth it?


'98 TJ, Manual, 3" Susp and 1" Body lifts, 33" BfGoodrich Mud Terrains, Winch, JET Stage 1/2 Power Module Computer Chip
Re: Lift Kit [Re: kornblind9] #850261 12/06/07 08:08 PM
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DBL_DTY97TJ Offline
Rock Warrior
You're prolly looking at the same mods for 37's as you would be for 35's or even 33's if you want to do it right. 33's you can get away with not putting in a SYE or changing out the gears, but eventually you'll want to. The stock axle will handle the 33's if you're not on rocks and don't put a locker in...bigger and chances of breakage keep going up.


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. smile
Re: Lift Kit [Re: DBL_DTY97TJ] #850262 12/07/07 03:23 AM
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reepersteve Offline
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I wanted clearance, with the parts I've installed it's bean nothing but parts. When I get done with the SYE, assembly and traction bar. It will be gears, with out them when I fart I'll slow a bit. Although it is fine for the street. I'm going to go with a 4:11 or 4:27 rack and pinion. Then if the gods are cool to me, I can afford the Dana 44 in the rear.
By then I should be satisfied for a little bit. Lots of plans but don't plan on going prof., just having fun.


01' TJ Wangler, 6" Ruff Country X Series, 35" x 12.5" Mickey Thompsons On 15 x 10" rims w/ simi Bead Lock, Matching Warn Bumpers, 9500xi Warn Wench, Tom Woods Drive Shaft And SYE, And A K+N Cool Air Intake. Still Improving
Re: Lift Kit [Re: reepersteve] #850263 12/07/07 08:58 AM
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BobRowe Offline
Body Damage is Cool
I assume you meant "ring and pinion", not "rack and pinion"? Been a while since I've seen a 4.11 ratio on a steering system. (g)


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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