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Old 08-15-2016, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Basslicks
Stock suspension with the same trimming you did on 235/75r15s.... I'll let you be the judge.
well dang, lol, maybe I'm just used to the stock saggy suspension. I'd still say it's at least a 1" maybe 2" lift. I'll get better pics in the light tomorrow. Also, the top of my tire is level with the bottom of the trimmed rear quarter panel. Your tire is about an 1" or 2" above that line.

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Originally Posted by 93XJeeper
well dang, lol, maybe I'm just used to the stock saggy suspension. I'd still say it's at least a 1" maybe 2" lift. I'll get better pics in the light tomorrow. Also, the top of my tire is level with the bottom of the trimmed rear quarter panel. Your tire is about an 1" or 2" above that line.
lol... yeah, that's why I said you be the judge.. I also didn't know what tire size you currently have on it. Bastard lifts get pretty subjective so it's best to just get different viewpoints. Really best if you can find a friend with the tires you want, take your tire off, and bolt theirs on (or at least lean it up to your hub, centered in place).

But, that should give you an idea anyway. I'd say you've got probably about 1.5-2"
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Originally Posted by 93XJeeper
well dang, lol, maybe I'm just used to the stock saggy suspension. I'd still say it's at least a 1" maybe 2" lift. I'll get better pics in the light tomorrow. Also, the top of my tire is level with the bottom of the trimmed rear quarter panel. Your tire is about an 1" or 2" above that line.
measure from top of axle tube to bottom of "frame" rail, iirc, 6" is stock length/height at this point in the rear. Any extra will be how much it has lifted!
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Originally Posted by bumblefox
measure from top of axle tube to bottom of "frame" rail, iirc, 6" is stock length/height at this point in the rear. Any extra will be how much it has lifted!
thanks, I will do this tomorrow!
Old 08-16-2016, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey
Steve, are you getting a WJ? That wasnt in your list ...
That is correct
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SJ?
I wish..

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
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2000 WJ 4.0 242TC. It's so nice, quiet and roomy. Having never driven a Grand and owning 5 XJs, I did not realize what I was missing.
Driving this thing, my cool factor has diminished to zero but comfort levels have been greatly increased.
And my little boy can safely get in and out on his own without risk of falling three feet to the ground or having to maneuver over rock slider tubes. And he loves the sunroof.
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Sold it

But don't boot me from the forum yet, another Jeep is in the works, will not be an XJ, TJ, KJ, KL, or ZJ.
Just wondering did u get ur price?
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Originally Posted by sahaqq
Just wondering did u get ur price?
Settled for 4,200..
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Originally Posted by SteveMongr
Settled for 4,200..
thanks i will b selling mine for such a deep discount. i just need it to move out of here. Gonna gift a trailer with it too. Hope it happens. Tell everybody watch the classified for sale section here. i am working on my post count.
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Fresh pic of the bastard pack, about to go measure to see the amount.
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I'll see you at the drag strip.
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I'll see you at the drag strip.
lol, yea, maybe I should put some big wide tires n the back huh. Haha, jk, I'm gonna put the front ZJ coils and 1.5" spacers in tonight.
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Originally Posted by bumblefox
measure from top of axle tube to bottom of "frame" rail, iirc, 6" is stock length/height at this point in the rear. Any extra will be how much it has lifted!
I just measured and it's at 9.5". So got a 3.5" lift, wow, didn't think I'd get that much.
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Originally Posted by 93XJeeper
I just measured and it's at 9.5". So got a 3.5" lift, wow, didn't think I'd get that much.
Nice! Just keep in mind, the pack is probably going to settle some. So you might loose a little. But, if the s10 you got the leafs from still had its weight on the springs, it may only be about a half inch. You can easily overcome that with some longer shackles, or adjustable position shackles.
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Originally Posted by SteveMongr
That is correct

I wish..

2000 WJ 4.0 242TC. It's so nice, quiet and roomy. Having never driven a Grand and owning 5 XJs, I did not realize what I was missing.
Driving this thing, my cool factor has diminished to zero but comfort levels have been greatly increased.
And my little boy can safely get in and out on his own without risk of falling three feet to the ground or having to maneuver over rock slider tubes. And he loves the sunroof.
That's why I like ZJs. Decent v8 cheap and super comfy. Good thing you didn't get the 4.7. I've heard they're quite the mess.
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Originally Posted by rcguymike
That's why I like ZJs. Decent v8 cheap and super comfy. Good thing you didn't get the 4.7. I've heard they're quite the mess.
The earlier 4.7s were the problem. The 2002+ with the 4.7 HO were revamped and the problematic heads were redesigned.


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