Originally Posted by 1slo_camaro

lmao i know exactly what you mean man, ive been into camaros and SBC not a problem i can pull a motor out of any year camaro with a blindfold on and a hand tied behind my back lol. so ive been on both ends. and im the same way with my jeep man. i have about 4-5 people that are my go to people for jeep questions. other then that im a stoooopid noob and being *that* guy asking *that* question lol. so no worries i wish i could help more but i just dont know wj s that much lol. and honestly cause i love being a dick i HATE the chopped look, if jeep wanted them to be trucks they would put a bed in the back damnit! lol but to each is their own, like your sig says. either you hate it or you love it, either way itll still turn your head

Originally Posted by bryweb

I researched it like crazy and could not find anyone successful in swapping WJ springs - but I could be wrong as well.

I also researched WJ spring swaps and could not find any junkyard solutions - but their might be some out there but none I could find with days of searching Google and reading forums.

Rough Country Extreme 4" lift says that 32" tires will fit at best, with some cutting yes RichW. might be able to squeeze 33" tires under his WJ - but I found it strange that a 6" IRO or Clayton lift says they will fit only 33" tires and 35" with fender trimming.

As I said I am either going with a IRO Long Arm at $1500 or building my own based on this article http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f197/...23/index9.html

If you are just looking to get it on the trail you could just budget boost it and weld in some big bump stops so your tires don't eat up your fenders - your flex will suck but you should be able to wheel it.

NOTE: The WJ Transmission Vent is behind the Torque Converter and is just a hole, if you are going to hit deep water I suggest plugging that hole and tapping the top adding a fitting to add a vent tube/rubber hose or you will burn up your transmission the first time you are stuck in deep water. The link was down when I posted this but this is a How To and hopefully the link will work again - http://www.the-jersey-devil.com/bbs/...rev=#Post39527

Originally Posted by cruzer

i wish this was easier. im off to research for articles on lifts from like magazines.

i understand the rough country is cheap or budget, the iron rock is similar price, and zone offroad is similar price(im referring to 4" lfit). so are they all budget with low durability?

then the next upgrade is like $1200 (rusty 4.5" lift, bds 4" lift, etc)

Originally Posted by freegdr

in the long run spending the extra buck for a complete lift kit pays off in ride quality and longevity here a rustys kit that describes what exactly is needed ..just remember its you ride do it the way you want you gotta change it if you dont like ithttp://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...y_Code=wj_kits

Originally Posted by Onlyinajeep_12

i have a 99 wj with 3 inches and absolutely no money in the lift. i put my front springs in the back and took a set of used 92 ford f150 front coil springs. and cut part of the spring on the very top and very bottom where the spring coils up tight to bolt on to the fords suspension. (explain alot better with a picture).cut it just enough to fit, and took the rubber spring retainer off the front axle and used the top spring retainer as the bottom one. left the one i took off the front axle in the trash and called it a day. now the spring swap from front to back will give you 2.5 inches but the f150 springs will give you 3.5 inches. with the front from the factory sitting 1 inch lower. this makes the jeep level. i have 31x10.50s on my jeep and they cleared without any lift. might i suggest cutting a small ammount of plastic off of the front and rear bumpers.
i dont have a pic of it lifted yet.....ile try to find one.

Originally Posted by bryweb

A budget boost won't fit 33" tires, my suggestion was to go with smaller tires, even 4" will not fit smaller tires without a LOT of fender cutting.

Originally Posted by Onlyinajeep_12

i have a 99 wj with 3 inches and absolutely no money in the lift. i put my front springs in the back and took a set of used 92 ford f150 front coil springs. and cut part of the spring on the very top and very bottom where the spring coils up tight to bolt on to the fords suspension. (explain alot better with a picture).cut it just enough to fit, and took the rubber spring retainer off the front axle and used the top spring retainer as the bottom one. left the one i took off the front axle in the trash and called it a day. now the spring swap from front to back will give you 2.5 inches but the f150 springs will give you 3.5 inches. with the front from the factory sitting 1 inch lower. this makes the jeep level. i have 31x10.50s on my jeep and they cleared without any lift. might i suggest cutting a small ammount of plastic off of the front and rear bumpers.
i dont have a pic of it lifted yet.....ile try to find one.

Originally Posted by RichW

Just an update. Tires have all kinds of clearance now with th 2"BB on these 33x12.50s. BUT, we cut a lot on the fender and even refabbed the inner fender/unibody for that to happen. LOL.