Lifting my jeep CF what'ya think???
The new rig is a 91 and I'm about to lift her up so fat checks can't get in it :D I've narrowed my choice to 2 lift options. Keep in mind this is my daily driver and I will be running 33's. I plan to go TC drop no sye until I can afford to do sye. I'm on a $1k budget and I plan to go long arm in the future as well when I retire the jeep as a daily and turn it into a trail only rig but for now it's short arms.
First option is the IRO 5.5 lift. I like this lift because it's the most complete box lift under my budget but the thought of going 5.5 on a TC drop has me a little sketch. I ran a RE 4.5 on TC for over 2 years and never felt a single vibe. I called IRO and one of their techs told me I should be fine with just the TC drop as the earlier model xj's are less likely to vibrate without an sye. http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10445.html Second option is the Zone 4.5 lift. I've heard nothing but good things about zone but the absence of a track bar would bump up the cost of this option as id have to buy one separate and this kit also does not include upper control arms. http://zoneoffroad.com/zone-offroad-...erokee/j23-j24 Im indecisive as I've heard great things about both lifts. I was kind of leaning on the Zone because of the 4.5 that 1 inch difference is huge it may be the difference between DW or no DW. What do you guys think? |
Lifting my jeep CF what'ya think???
I don't have experience with either, but from what I have ready on here, as long as you get the adjustable track bar, dw shouldn't be an issue
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Originally Posted by Lake00XJ
(Post 3133210)
I don't have experience with either, but from what I have ready on here, as long as you get the adjustable track bar, dw shouldn't be an issue
I ll go with the zone kit |
First off I wouldn't buy anything from a kit maker that tells you all you need with a 5.5" lift is a TC drop kit nuts, even at 4 1/2" it needs an SYE.
I would buy neither of those kits the Zone uses a stock set of rear leafs and uses shackles for the lift from what it says. Put together your own using a Rustys 3" full leaf coil package and ask for the 4 1/2 coils then buy a 1 1/2" Boomerang Shackle for the full 4 1/2" of lift. The spring quality is one of the best offered in any kit and made in NA not China. Then buy a Dbl Shear Track Bar, Adj, U/LCA's and a good set of shocks. Extended brake lines should be used as well as a SB disco's. I used this setup on mine and ride quality is good on/off road except I used the HD 3" coils with adjustable spacers on mine because of the winch/bumper combo. You end up with a much better quality lift using pieces that you pick out instead of what someone tells you what you need in a kit. |
you should consider Rough County 4.5 long arm. I have seen tons of folks with this lift. its what i'm saving my monies for
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Originally Posted by studmuffin
(Post 3133195)
I called IRO and one of their techs told me I should be fine with just the TC drop as the earlier model xj's are less likely to vibrate without an sye.
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Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ
(Post 3133925)
First off I wouldn't buy anything from a kit maker that tells you all you need with a 5.5" lift is a TC drop kit nuts, even at 4 1/2" it needs an SYE.
I would buy neither of those kits the Zone uses a stock set of rear leafs and uses shackles for the lift from what it says. Put together your own using a Rustys 3" full leaf coil package and ask for the 4 1/2 coils then buy a 1 1/2" Boomerang Shackle for the full 4 1/2" of lift. The spring quality is one of the best offered in any kit and made in NA not China. Then buy a Dbl Shear Track Bar, Adj, U/LCA's and a good set of shocks. Extended brake lines should be used as well as a SB disco's. I used this setup on mine and ride quality is good on/off road except I used the HD 3" coils with adjustable spacers on mine because of the winch/bumper combo. You end up with a much better quality lift using pieces that you pick out instead of what someone tells you what you need in a kit. http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-su...-pack-kit.html |
Originally Posted by Turbo X_J
(Post 3134081)
I can't believe anyone except a used car salesman or a lawyer would state something like this.
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i dont understand 2 things. why people basicly murder you if you don't sye, and why people jackup there xjs to the sky to run 33's.
get sensible and cut the hell out of it. its not like its an original uncut bronco. |
The problem with a t case drop is you lose ground clearance and you still have a slip yoke,If you flex the rear suspension enough the yoke could slide fully out of the trans lol.With a sye you lose no ground clearance and the slip yoke is gone.As far as a big lift and 33s some buy the lift first then save up for 35s a re gear and lockers.
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Originally Posted by nolanbalzarini
(Post 3134201)
i dont understand 2 things. why people basicly murder you if you don't sye, and why people jackup there xjs to the sky to run 33's.
get sensible and cut the hell out of it. its not like its an original uncut bronco.
Originally Posted by andrewmp6
(Post 3134233)
The problem with a t case drop is you lose ground clearance and you still have a slip yoke,If you flex the rear suspension enough the yoke could slide fully out of the trans lol.With a sye you lose no ground clearance and the slip yoke is gone.As far as a big lift and 33s some buy the lift first then save up for 35s a re gear and lockers.
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Originally Posted by nolanbalzarini
(Post 3134201)
i dont understand 2 things. why people basicly murder you if you don't sye, and why people jackup there xjs to the sky to run 33's.
get sensible and cut the hell out of it. its not like its an original uncut bronco.
Originally Posted by andrewmp6
(Post 3134233)
The problem with a t case drop is you lose ground clearance and you still have a slip yoke,If you flex the rear suspension enough the yoke could slide fully out of the trans lol.With a sye you lose no ground clearance and the slip yoke is gone.As far as a big lift and 33s some buy the lift first then save up for 35s a re gear and lockers.
I'm not against an sye I will do it eventually but it's baby steps guys. If I lift it with sye and re gear and the whole 9 I'm looking at $2k plus. Right now I just need lift as a base to clear 33's. The proper add on will be added later ha ha I don't have a credit card that I can just max out and build my rig overnight. |
I have a new approach. I priced out my own lift piecing everything together and this is what I have in mind.
Pro comp 3.5 full leaf packs 2 inch shackles Shackle relocation brackets TC drop 5.5 RE coils IRO 6 inch lift nitro shocks IRO upper and lower fixed control arms IRO or RE adjustable track bar All to accomplish about 5.5 lift at around $900 |
Keep in mind that RE springs net way more than advertised lift height. That 5.5" spring will likely be more like a 7" coil. I run RE 4.5" coils and got 6" of lift. With RE 3.5" leafs and 1" RE shackles I got about 6.5" out of the rear.
EDIT: You want adjustable CA's, the top ones at least. |
Originally Posted by studmuffin
(Post 3133195)
The new rig is a 91 and I'm about to lift her up so fat checks can't get in it
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