Budget Lift question.
08-21-2009, 01:50 PM
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Budget Lift question.
I'm new to the Jeep world coming from the imports for 7 years and I got tired of being small, so I moved on to something bigger and fun.
Anyway, lets get to the point, this prolly been asked countless time and I admit I haven't really searched for my question.
I have hard time decide which lift I want to do to my Jeep. 2 inch or 3 inch. Would I need new shocks if I went with 3 inch? I'm a broke college student who is looking to lift the Jeep up a few inch so I can run the trails that we have around here.
What are the things I would need to get if I wanted 2 inch lift and then what are the things I would need for a 3 inch lift? I did know that if I add a leaf spring on to my existing leaf spring, it would sag quickly. My Jeep only has 93,000 miles on it though.
Anyway, lets get to the point, this prolly been asked countless time and I admit I haven't really searched for my question.
I have hard time decide which lift I want to do to my Jeep. 2 inch or 3 inch. Would I need new shocks if I went with 3 inch? I'm a broke college student who is looking to lift the Jeep up a few inch so I can run the trails that we have around here.
What are the things I would need to get if I wanted 2 inch lift and then what are the things I would need for a 3 inch lift? I did know that if I add a leaf spring on to my existing leaf spring, it would sag quickly. My Jeep only has 93,000 miles on it though.
08-21-2009, 02:16 PM
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08-21-2009, 06:22 PM
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2" is not a very noticable difference, atleast i dont think so. the only thing that i have to say about a budget lift is they suck and arent worth while especially if your doing it for the trail. on the road for looks is a different story though. if you do a budget boost get some longer shocks with it even if they suck, atleast it would give you better performance on the trails.
08-21-2009, 08:21 PM
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i have the old man emu (OME)2 inch, i notice the difference in height but it is suttel and unless you are looking for it you probably would miss the height difference. Old man emu is not a true lift it is really a supention upgrade with some lift. i spent around 1k for every thing, it has a great ride but i dont think i will do old man emu eva again becuases of the cost.
08-21-2009, 11:08 PM
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Yeah I went the budget 3" lift route and now I'm kinda regretting it, the budget lift that is, the 3" lift looks killer!
I got all new bigger shocks that are decent, I can live with the blocks in the rear and the shackles I got are killer but the spacers in the front just plain suck.
I'm going to a few junk yards on monday to look for some V8 Zj coils...
I got all new bigger shocks that are decent, I can live with the blocks in the rear and the shackles I got are killer but the spacers in the front just plain suck.
I'm going to a few junk yards on monday to look for some V8 Zj coils...
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08-21-2009, 11:38 PM
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check out this link , I am currently using a 3" kit from here now and have been http://fatbobsgarage.com/happy enough with it.
08-22-2009, 04:54 AM
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i was under the impression that OME was the cheapest way to go, thats what ive seen from searching around anyway. but hey what do i know i build all my stuff and only purchase the springs themselves. 
08-22-2009, 07:48 PM
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hey there, im a newbie myself, had my jeep for mabey 2 months now. ive been researching lifts quite a bit. and this just came up i think 2 days ago here. its more of a 4" lift, but it has the budget part covered. i cant remember who posted the link, but honestly im looking to go this route myself. its worth a look
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...udget_Lift.htm
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...udget_Lift.htm
08-24-2009, 08:26 PM
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check out this link , I am currently using a 3" kit from here now and have been http://fatbobsgarage.com/happy enough with it.
08-24-2009, 10:52 PM
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Check out e-bay and search Cherokee lift. I bought a rough country ALL system offered by carparts.com out of Illinois. Kit came with new coil springs, u bolts for the 2.75 dana 35/44 axles, new hydro 8000 shocks with boots although the ad said boots would be extra?, ALL springs, 1 1/2 blocks if you need more lift although you'll need longer u-bolts then the ones it comes with. Total cost $200.00 with free shipping. Your existing leaf springs must be in good shape. I have put 6K miles and did some off roading and the ALL & Blocks have not sagged yet. I am pleased for what I got for the cost. Next I want 31-33" tires.