what's the cheapest way to lift an mj 2"?

[brdhntr]

i put my new tires on (225/75/16) yesterday. they are perfect for around here (tall but narrow) since the majority of 4x4 time is in snow. they are a little tight in the wheel well up front. i'd like to add 2" to the truck to clear them better.

 

now i know there are millions of ways to lift an mj. i'm looking for the cheapest way to do it. if that means welding new mounts, no problem. i just want cheap. i'm thinking shackles in back since that would give me about 1 1/2" and help level the truck a bit. up front, is up in the air.

 

i'm really looking for experiences and ideas here. i may got to a full suspension lift in a year or so so i don't want to get much money into it right now. i'm also juggling money between 3 projects and the house. cheap is important.

 

let me know what you think. :brows:

[Geonovast]

What motor is in your truck? If you have a 4cylinder, throwing 6 cylinder springs in the front will give you about 1 1/2-2 inches of lift.

 

Best way to do the back ~2 inches is definitly shackles.

[jpnjim]

V8 ZJ coils could give you an inch+.

My L6 4x4 ZJ had the exact same coils as my L6 4x4 XJ, so those might not provide much lift, depending on what you start with.

 

1.5" ft spacers are a decent option too.

 

Rear, def do shackles, unless your springs are starting to de-arch.

[johnnyc]

Coil spacers, V8 ZJ coils, and XJ main leafs added to the MJ packs gave me 2 inches. Enough to fit 245/75/16 tires.

[brdhntr]

it's an 87 4 banger 4x4 longbox. what year front springs should i be looking for? how much do they usually sell for used?

 

i want to get my car done completely this summer and get the frame blasted and painted on the cj. i have to do a few things on the mj. i have a new pup that needs to be trained (and birds ain't cheap) and is registered for some tests and competitions. plus i need to remodel the basement. that's why i'm looking for cheap and quick. it will get a more thorough lift in summer of '10.

[Pete M]

don't' forget that the truck will need to be aligned after any lifting.

[brdhntr]

don't' forget that the truck will need to be aligned after any lifting.

 

 

 

yep. with the new tires, one's planned already. i thought i'd get things done and do a 4 wheel on it (rather, have it done).

[MiNi Beast]

:idea: air shocks :thumbsup:

[Geonovast]

don't' forget that the truck will need to be aligned after any lifting.

 

 

 

yep. with the new tires, one's planned already. i thought i'd get things done and do a 4 wheel on it (rather, have it done).

 

4 wheel? Nothing in the rear is adjustable alignment-wise.

[TNT]

don't' forget that the truck will need to be aligned after any lifting.

 

 

 

yep. with the new tires, one's planned already. i thought i'd get things done and do a 4 wheel on it (rather, have it done).

 

4 wheel? Nothing in the rear is adjustable alignment-wise.

 

A 4 wheel alignment checks thrust angle which can be adjusted a slight bit(by shifting one side of the axle back and the other forward).

 

They also use the thrust angle so they can properly adjust the drag link.

[brdhntr]

:agree: the rear end is open to some adjustment.

[BLHTAZ]

I would either do spacers or the ZJ springs. You don't need to do anything to the rear as lifting the front 1.5 - 2" will simply level it out like it should be anyway. :cheers:

[TheDirtyJeep401]

Could do a axle flip in the rear

[Eagle]

The easiest way to get **about** two inches in front is coil spacers. They are generally referred to as 2" but I have never seen any that were a true 2 inches. They ones I see are always 1-3/4" -- which is close enough.

 

The ZJ springs to look for would be from any 1993 through 1998 ZJ with a V8. Those springs will lift a 6-cylinder XJ or MJ exactly 1", so they should lift a 4-banger closer to 2". IMHO they will also ride pretty harsh under a 4-banger. I'd go the coil spacer route if it were my truck. (Actually, I probably wouldn't lift it at all.)

[Geonovast]

You guys realize this thread is over 4 years old, right?

[Eagle]

You guys realize this thread is over 4 years old, right?

 

Oops!

 

I didn't. Sorry. :doh:

[TheDirtyJeep401]

You guys realize this thread is over 4 years old, right?

Lol didnt realize it, It said it was newly posted when I looked at it. 

[92tanMJ]

Could do a axle flip in the rear

:hmm: