I have a 96 zj 5.2 currently stock iam going too turn into a trail rig. iam looking too go 4-6 inches of lift. i work at a machine shop and can make my control arms for it so i just need some dimensions if anyone has a print or knows length, if they need to have a bend or not ect ect any info or pointing me in the right direction would defintally help iam still looking for on a road capable rig but wont be a daily

 

Welcome to CF!

Having been a toolmaker for 50 years, I'm all for building your own stuff BUT the guys that make these lift kits have been doing it for a long time and know what works and what doesn't. You're going to want a long arm kit for a lift that high and all of the good kits bolt onto a crossmember that they make so you don't have to do any welding. Take a look at Iron Rock Off Road's 4.5" lift kit to see what is included and get an idea of what you have to make if you do it yourself. It's a lot of money, but if YOU get the geometry wrong, you can break something so you can't drive it home.

Do a little research on the forum, but I think you'll find the guys here think IRO is one of the best kits out there.

 

Thanks man ya iam currently scouring the forums and net for ideas

 

Hey Matt, welcome to the forum, if you want a huge flex then go with the long arm kit, but if you want to hit some light trails, then you´ll need 17 inches from bolt to bolt on the front lower control arms, don´t forget to align the caster, good luck.