Homemade lift question
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Homemade lift question
So, when I got my 99 cherokee it turns out it was a 2 inch lift on it, spacers on the front, add a leaf on the back...
I am putting a winch and bumper on the front, there is a roof rack with my spare on the back,,, here is how it appears now...
today I got another set of leafs from a 99 sport like mine, ex condition. also got a set of 3 inch front coils. I am thinking of putting on the 3 inch springs with the 2 inch spacers on the front, and building a 7 leaf pack for the rear out of the two sets of springs I have.
the truck is a camping truck, expedition style,,, not a rock crawler as most build.... How do you think this suspension will come out, and what all will I need to make it work? I am thinking new centering pins, shocks, u bolts, etc...
any input is appreciated.
I am putting a winch and bumper on the front, there is a roof rack with my spare on the back,,, here is how it appears now...
today I got another set of leafs from a 99 sport like mine, ex condition. also got a set of 3 inch front coils. I am thinking of putting on the 3 inch springs with the 2 inch spacers on the front, and building a 7 leaf pack for the rear out of the two sets of springs I have.
the truck is a camping truck, expedition style,,, not a rock crawler as most build.... How do you think this suspension will come out, and what all will I need to make it work? I am thinking new centering pins, shocks, u bolts, etc...
any input is appreciated.
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Upper and lower arms. track bar. brake lines. SYE or cross-member drop. The upper arms and the brake lines you might be able to get buy without but the rest you need!!!!!!!!!!
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I have a tcase drop in it now, and I think I can get away with the brakelines,,, will have to save up on the track bar, upper and lower arms, and track bar!
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Simply stacking more leafs won't do much. You need ones that were designed with greater arch. Using Chevrolet S-10/Blazer springs or Dodge Dakota springs seems to achieve the greatest amount of difference, without sacrificing too much ride quality.
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ok, I would just gain the thickness of the extra leafs in height,,, and maybe a little more carrying capacity?
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73-87 chevy 48 inch rear springs redrill the centering pin 3 inches forward and bolt in 7.5 lift rides good btw take th over laod out and jeep leafs are weak
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ok, so I can go with the 3 inch coils in the front,, adding the spacer and accounting for droop should net me around 4 to 4.5 inches...
in the back I could use the good spring pack with the add a leaf for a 2 inch lift, plus a pair of 2 inch lift shackles from rough country or such,,, should about level out the springs front and rear...
so then I need an adjustable track bar for 4-6 inches of lift, and , upper and lower arms for the same amount of lift (4.5 inch persay) is this correct?
oh yeah and a pitman arm as well i assume
in the back I could use the good spring pack with the add a leaf for a 2 inch lift, plus a pair of 2 inch lift shackles from rough country or such,,, should about level out the springs front and rear...
so then I need an adjustable track bar for 4-6 inches of lift, and , upper and lower arms for the same amount of lift (4.5 inch persay) is this correct?
oh yeah and a pitman arm as well i assume
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I have a writeup on those S10 Bastard packs. They are a little bit stiffer than stock but the ride isnt too bad, also it gets 4.5 inches of lift.
Here is the link. http://pennythejeep.wordpress.com/wr...bastard-packs/
Here is the link. http://pennythejeep.wordpress.com/wr...bastard-packs/
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