Liftining my Jeep
01-14-2016, 08:53 AM
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01-14-2016, 09:18 AM
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Maybe I missed something, but is there something wrong with your steering? For the most part with a 3" lift its just a matter of making sure all the ball joints and connections are good. The '96 V8 ZJ tie rod is an easy and cheap upgrade as well.
01-14-2016, 09:48 AM
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No my steering is fine I just said I wanted to be able to drive the jeep on the road as well on the trails but I wouldn't drive it far and that guy said he thought i would need steering upgrades to drive it on the road safely
01-14-2016, 10:52 AM
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Turning 35" tires isn't easy, and the stock tie rod is tiny. It's cheap to replace so why not.... I mean I guess you technically don't have to.
01-14-2016, 10:59 AM
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01-14-2016, 12:12 PM
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Jay you seem experienced on this subject what year leafs off of the s10 do I need? and what year off of the Thunderbird?
01-14-2016, 12:19 PM
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Suspension & Lift:
1. ZJ V8 Upcountry Coils = 1-1.5" lift
2. F-150/Bronco Coils ('70s-ish) = 4-4.5" lift
3. S10 (P/U or Blazer) leaf packs (cut eyes off S10 main and bolt pack under XJ main) = 3-4" lift (may require use of degree shims)
4. Dakota Bastard Pack (do same as with S10 pack) = ~4" lift
5. JK shocks = slight mod to fit 2-4" lift (some dispute)
6. MJ Shackles = 1/2" lift
7. Camaro Spring Isolators = 1.5" lift
8. Full size Blazer Bastard Pack (do same as S10 pack) = 4-4.5" lift (may require use of shims) may be stiffer than S10 leafs
9. ZJ spring isolators = stronger, metal core, can be stacked
10. GM fullsize pickup shackles ('95-99) = 1.5" lift, better shackle angle
11. Thunderbird Front Coils ('83-97) = 3-4" lift (varies in lift and softness by year and trim package), will need top plate from strut too
12. Any 2.5" wide leaf spring can be used between to make a bastard pack (they may differ in stiffness and lift)
13. S10 Shocks (Rear only) = good for the lift you will get when you do a bastard pack
14. TJ Lift Coils (front only) = provide 1" less lift on an XJ than on a TJ
1. ZJ V8 Upcountry Coils = 1-1.5" lift
2. F-150/Bronco Coils ('70s-ish) = 4-4.5" lift
3. S10 (P/U or Blazer) leaf packs (cut eyes off S10 main and bolt pack under XJ main) = 3-4" lift (may require use of degree shims)
4. Dakota Bastard Pack (do same as with S10 pack) = ~4" lift
5. JK shocks = slight mod to fit 2-4" lift (some dispute)
6. MJ Shackles = 1/2" lift
7. Camaro Spring Isolators = 1.5" lift
8. Full size Blazer Bastard Pack (do same as S10 pack) = 4-4.5" lift (may require use of shims) may be stiffer than S10 leafs
9. ZJ spring isolators = stronger, metal core, can be stacked
10. GM fullsize pickup shackles ('95-99) = 1.5" lift, better shackle angle
11. Thunderbird Front Coils ('83-97) = 3-4" lift (varies in lift and softness by year and trim package), will need top plate from strut too
12. Any 2.5" wide leaf spring can be used between to make a bastard pack (they may differ in stiffness and lift)
13. S10 Shocks (Rear only) = good for the lift you will get when you do a bastard pack
14. TJ Lift Coils (front only) = provide 1" less lift on an XJ than on a TJ
01-14-2016, 12:27 PM
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I ran across some leafs on craigslist and found some coils from a Tbird for 35$
01-14-2016, 12:29 PM
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Wait, I'm pretty good with Google! Looky here what I found for you, may answer some questions.
http://webpages.charter.net/laurajef...0_pack_PDF.pdf
http://webpages.charter.net/laurajef...0_pack_PDF.pdf
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