'02 WJ lift complete
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'02 WJ lift complete
Ok, finally got my lift on. I added/switched out (all parts thanks to Kolak!):
- OME 2.5" coil springs
- Bilstein 5100 shocks
- Coil isolators
- JSK adjustable track bar
- Steering stabilizer
Tires went from stock 235/65/17 to GY Duratrac 245/75/17
Coils added the 2.5", with everything measured at the bottom of the front and rear bumper it lift close to 4".
Here she is all stock:
Here is the difference in the coils:
Here is the lift and stock tires:
Finally, lift and new tires:
Here is the difference between the 235/65/17 and the 245/70/17:
Next I need a roof rack and......to be continued
- OME 2.5" coil springs
- Bilstein 5100 shocks
- Coil isolators
- JSK adjustable track bar
- Steering stabilizer
Tires went from stock 235/65/17 to GY Duratrac 245/75/17
Coils added the 2.5", with everything measured at the bottom of the front and rear bumper it lift close to 4".
Here she is all stock:
Here is the difference in the coils:
Here is the lift and stock tires:
Finally, lift and new tires:
Here is the difference between the 235/65/17 and the 245/70/17:
Next I need a roof rack and......to be continued
Last edited by JoseyW; 07-29-2012 at 08:19 PM.
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Thanks AeroSynch.
Power73. You're right on the wheels, but I have to take baby steps to get approval from the misses.
Power73. You're right on the wheels, but I have to take baby steps to get approval from the misses.
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Didn't take me long to add a basket for the spare.
First trip -- Mt Baldy, stopped at 11, 400. I tried using factory crossbars but they bounce/flex too much. Guess I'll go with Yakima crossbars.
Only small issue at full flex with the 245/75/17 there is a tiny bit of rubbing front and rear in the wheel well. Can be easily trimmed I'm guessing or maybe add an inch??
First trip -- Mt Baldy, stopped at 11, 400. I tried using factory crossbars but they bounce/flex too much. Guess I'll go with Yakima crossbars.
Only small issue at full flex with the 245/75/17 there is a tiny bit of rubbing front and rear in the wheel well. Can be easily trimmed I'm guessing or maybe add an inch??
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Nice WJ dude. I like seeing the WJs in the forums. They are far and few between. I custom building my WJ. Been working on mine for several months. Nice job man. I like it.
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Didn't take me long to add a basket for the spare.
First trip -- Mt Baldy, stopped at 11, 400. I tried using factory crossbars but they bounce/flex too much. Guess I'll go with Yakima crossbars.
Only small issue at full flex with the 245/75/17 there is a tiny bit of rubbing front and rear in the wheel well. Can be easily trimmed I'm guessing or maybe add an inch??
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First trip -- Mt Baldy, stopped at 11, 400. I tried using factory crossbars but they bounce/flex too much. Guess I'll go with Yakima crossbars.
Only small issue at full flex with the 245/75/17 there is a tiny bit of rubbing front and rear in the wheel well. Can be easily trimmed I'm guessing or maybe add an inch??
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Originally Posted by Boost Happy
More lift wound stop rubbing under flex. My WJ has 33in size tire with just trimming to bumpers tho it still rubs a little, extended bump stops will be the solution
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Thanks for the info. Guess I'll look at bump stop extensions next.
It never ends, does it?
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The trails were loose gravel, not very many large rocks to go over. The DuraTracs held very well in the loose stuff though.
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It definitely rides better than stock. Seems pretty smooth. Tracks straighter than it did as stock. I also replaced the steering stabilizer. Overall, I like it.