1997 ZJ lift
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Year: 1997
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1997 ZJ lift
Hello everyone,
I want to lift my rig 2 or 3 inches.. my quests are as follows;
1) How far can I lift it with out having to buy oversize rims/tires?
2) Is a leveling kit required after a lift kit is installed??
3) Does having a lift kit put on adversely affect steering/handling?
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I want to lift my rig 2 or 3 inches.. my quests are as follows;
1) How far can I lift it with out having to buy oversize rims/tires?
2) Is a leveling kit required after a lift kit is installed??
3) Does having a lift kit put on adversely affect steering/handling?
Thanks
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Hello everyone,
I want to lift my rig 2 or 3 inches.. my quests are as follows;
1) How far can I lift it with out having to buy oversize rims/tires?
2) Is a leveling kit required after a lift kit is installed??
3) Does having a lift kit put on adversely affect steering/handling?
Thanks
I want to lift my rig 2 or 3 inches.. my quests are as follows;
1) How far can I lift it with out having to buy oversize rims/tires?
2) Is a leveling kit required after a lift kit is installed??
3) Does having a lift kit put on adversely affect steering/handling?
Thanks
Here's a write-up with a chart giving the spring's part #s http://www.geocities.com/frankieroti/UpCountinstall.htm
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Actually,the 4.0's are heavy pigs,only a few pounds lighter than the 5.2's so the UC springs would probably only give about 1".
To answer your Q's:
1)Thats up to you,looks wise 2" is the most i would go on stock tires.
2)It's not required,depending on how you lift it or what components you use you might sit level. (you always want the back at least 1/4" higher loaded anyway on a lifted rig)
3)Yes. But steps can be taken to correct it. At 2" it probably wont be too bad.
To answer your Q's:
1)Thats up to you,looks wise 2" is the most i would go on stock tires.
2)It's not required,depending on how you lift it or what components you use you might sit level. (you always want the back at least 1/4" higher loaded anyway on a lifted rig)
3)Yes. But steps can be taken to correct it. At 2" it probably wont be too bad.
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If you stick with 2" you will not have to change out a lot of the extra stuff (drive shafts, sye, steering, ect). I have a 2" BB on my 98 zj and have no problems. The kit I have came with Rancho 2000 shocks that are 2" longer than stock. The shocks are a bit stiffer than you would like for highway driving. I figure that is what you are after since you don't want to go up in tire size. You probably wouldn't have any trouble keeping the stock shocks if you are not looking for articulation. imo
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Thanks for the great input everyone!
I do some off roading but nothing very serious. I just want to get over deeply rutted trails with out high centering. Highway performance and comfort are very desirable for me.
I do some off roading but nothing very serious. I just want to get over deeply rutted trails with out high centering. Highway performance and comfort are very desirable for me.
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