Project "Billie bad axe"
06-23-2012, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Whutdidyousay
Back to my lift plans.... I'll end up with an 8.25 rear... It's not on the parts jeep so I'll keep looking.
I have most if the lift figured out. Here's what I have so far: (I'll edit as I go along ang get stuff nailed down including part #'s)
Fat bobs 3" spacers
Grand Cherokee v-8 front coil springs
Pro comp 5" lift shocks (fr & rear)
Extended Sway bar links
Track bar
1" TC drop
Bastard pack (s-10 or Dakota)
New u bolts
8.25 rear end
Extended brake lines (fr & rear)
Do I need these things?
Shackles for rear
Drop pitman arm
Or is there anything else I'm missing?
Also... I assume the rear leafs need to be off a 4wd truck?
I have most if the lift figured out. Here's what I have so far: (I'll edit as I go along ang get stuff nailed down including part #'s)
Fat bobs 3" spacers
Grand Cherokee v-8 front coil springs
Pro comp 5" lift shocks (fr & rear)
Extended Sway bar links
Track bar
1" TC drop
Bastard pack (s-10 or Dakota)
New u bolts
8.25 rear end
Extended brake lines (fr & rear)
Do I need these things?
Shackles for rear
Drop pitman arm
Or is there anything else I'm missing?
Also... I assume the rear leafs need to be off a 4wd truck?
06-23-2012, 11:34 PM
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Wow! I thought the coils were like $200+.... Thanks!
What kind of control arms would work best? I just forgot to put them on the list.
What kind of control arms would work best? I just forgot to put them on the list.
06-23-2012, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Search and destroy
I would do a 1" drop pitman arm or over the knuckle steering with a right hand drive drag link off an xj. You can get the 1" drop pitman arm by getting one off a v8 zj. You should also look into a long Arm kit or drop brackets being at 5" you won't flex as much as you could.
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06-23-2012, 11:42 PM
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expensive control arms of course. lol. I dunno maybe rustys? I havent looked into buying any. just not rough country
06-23-2012, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
no problem. they're so cheap everyone should have them. quality leaf springs are the expensive things
expensive control arms of course. lol. I dunno maybe rustys? I havent looked into buying any. just not rough country
06-23-2012, 11:52 PM
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I doubt I'll ever do more than go through a foot of mud..... All I wanna do is have it drive able and trustworthy.... And to make the wife get that "special smile".....
I'm not Gunna have to worry about going over rocks or logs.
I'm not Gunna have to worry about going over rocks or logs.
06-23-2012, 11:54 PM
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I didn't think you Wanted to spend that kind if cash for long arms. Control arm drop brackets will really help your ride on the street though. They also flex more. I would go with iron rock control Arms just the lowers would be fine till you could afford uppers. You could even run stock control arms with drop brackets if you don't plan on hitting them.... But when you can get some lowers
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06-24-2012, 12:01 AM
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Only because it was the one I was on.......
Well this "budget" lift sure got out of hand. I think I'll just take it to les Schwaab and have them do it for $1100 as quoted and not have to get dirty.
All of the write ups I've read didn't put all of this stuff on.
Well this "budget" lift sure got out of hand. I think I'll just take it to les Schwaab and have them do it for $1100 as quoted and not have to get dirty.
All of the write ups I've read didn't put all of this stuff on.
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06-24-2012, 12:07 AM
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and NO DO NOT LET THEM DO THAT!!
you could order a full suspension kit for $1100 come on man dont cop out jeeps are built not bought.
you're still completely on track for a budget build
06-24-2012, 12:15 AM
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My understanding was that I could easily get a 4-5" lift for $500-$600.... I'm well over $900 just for parts now (not including the rear end). Plus shipping.
I love to do my own work.... And have lifted my suburban & 2 older chevy's successfully in the past. But if I can get the same lift with all new parts installed for the same price, this is no budget lift.
The whole idea was to do the lift for less than I paid for the truck. That ain't gunna happen.
And to me it's a truck... I only see 2 kinds of vehicles... Cars and trucks.... I don't care what DMV says... This ain't no station wagon......
I love to do my own work.... And have lifted my suburban & 2 older chevy's successfully in the past. But if I can get the same lift with all new parts installed for the same price, this is no budget lift.
The whole idea was to do the lift for less than I paid for the truck. That ain't gunna happen.
And to me it's a truck... I only see 2 kinds of vehicles... Cars and trucks.... I don't care what DMV says... This ain't no station wagon......
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06-24-2012, 12:31 AM
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If I just go the lazy route and buy the rough country 4.5" kit will I need anything else? I bet that is what les Schwaab was Gunna do.
06-24-2012, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
no SearchAndDestroy quoted me for some reason. not your fault
and NO DO NOT LET THEM DO THAT!!
you could order a full suspension kit for $1100 come on man dont cop out jeeps are built not bought.
you're still completely on track for a budget build
06-24-2012, 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Whutdidyousay
If I just go the lazy route and buy the rough country 4.5" kit will I need anything else? I bet that is what les Schwaab was Gunna do.
06-24-2012, 02:25 AM
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Got lots of help the cf is super helpful! 
sounds like it will be cool when it's done! Check out rustys off road. I got there 4.5" lift on my wagg. T case drop, pit man arm drop and every thing you need is there. Best part? It's not 9million dollars lol plus I have had no vibration
sounds like it will be cool when it's done! Check out rustys off road. I got there 4.5" lift on my wagg. T case drop, pit man arm drop and every thing you need is there. Best part? It's not 9million dollars lol plus I have had no vibration