TCAdkins

The truck is my daily driver so I don't want it to be in pieces for longer then need be. I think I'm just going to order it all now.

Just finished ordering the rest of my lift kit and going to install once I get everything in the mail. Anyone have any tips on what I should replace while I have the trucks suspension out while doing the lift? I'm looking for things that don't get replaced during usual lifts. Like certain bushings or bolts or parts. And please, use the actual name of the piece you are talking about. Also before I order shocks anyone have a preference for quality to cost ratio?

Its for full size trucks but the guy is a friend of mine and I'm taking the jeep over there and if we can figure out a way to fit it then I'll buy it. If not then I won't. And I'm not looking for structural integrity because I've looked around and most "roll" bars are just for show anyways.

http://sierravista.craigslist.org/pts/3941671489.html

Think this will look okay on a comanche? Getting a good deal on it.

There is no bushing kit. There are various bushings on various parts. The advice was to replace them "as you need them." That means look them over, and replace what needs to be replaced. The upper and lower control arms have bushings on each end. The LCA bushings are all in the arms, so if you plan to replace the lower arms, you'll be doing bushings then as part of the replacement. The upper control arms have bushings in the arm at the frame end, but the axle end bushings are mounted to the axle. Check those out, because those won't automatically be replaced if you go with aftermarket control arms. And don't get so hung up on height. A properly set-up MJ does NOT need a lot of lift to be off-road capable -- they are off-road capable in stock configuration. Especially if this vehicle is your daily driver and only sees occasional off-road use, you should be looking for the optimum configuration using the LEAST possible lift and the SMALLEST possible tires. Thank you for the insight. So basically by redoing the suspension, in it's entirety, then I will be fixing most of the bushings. I'll also definitely check those other two bushings against the frame. And the main reason I wanted to go higher was because of the rub, but I also like the way it looks sitting that high. I'm keeping the same size tires. Thank you everybody for your inputs, and I've already ordered the majority of the lift from the previous thread. Only missing a couple pieces.

True. Maybe I'll hold off on the project until I have more money then.

True. Maybe I'll hold off on the project until I have more money then.

Found a little bit of rust on my floorboard, not enough to be scared. I have few days off and tomorrow I get one so I want to take care of the rust, and rip up all the carpet and do something with the floor. Any suggestions? And what would be the easiest way to do all of this and cost efficient (I don't get paid until next week and time will be sparse.)

Where would I get a bushing kit and how much would it be. I'm thinking about doing it all at once because its my daily driver other then my harley and I don't want my truck down for too long.

I ended up going this route and ordered all of the parts except for a couple already. Gonna also use 1" coil spacers just to level it out. Anyone know anything else about this lift?

I want to do complex trails but nothing like rock climbing. And the tires are pretty new so ill keep them for now but when I replace them I wouldn't mind going bigger. When I get more money to do the gears and axles though of course. My budget right now is like 500 but I might be able to go higher in a couple months. Like 1500. But the 1500 is reserved but I might be able to put it to the truck Also, I have already taken a look at that thread and saved the recipe to my desktop. Is it a good solid lift? Or would it be worth the extra 400 to go with rough country's 6.5" lift for a thousand.

How much would this all cost and would it be off road capable? I'm worried to take it off road now because everything makes noise and looks like its falling apart. I'm rubbing inside the wheel well against the back wall and the front of the front fenders. Thats about it..

Haha so its a crap lift/suspension? Should I just spend a grand and get the rough country 6.5" suspension lift?

I picked up a comanche from a guy who knows nothing about it. He bought it as is and only put tires on it. Not sure if he went up to 32" or kept them the same at 32" but it has 32"s now. I'm completely new to the off road scene, I used to keep it to strictly drag racing and motorcycles. This is why I need help. What I do know is that it has an aftermarket suspension and a couple bushings are dry rotted, but I'm wondering if I should replace the suspension and lift it higher or keep the suspension at 3". My tires are rubbing but if the suspension is a good suspension then ill do a 1" body lift and SOA in back and then maybe just bigger coil springs in front to match. I took pictures but have no idea what I'm looking at. Also what kimd of axle is in the rear? A 35 or 44? Link to photos: