coon.hunter_21 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 hey guys, ive been lookin at lift kits. i want to run 33s. can i run 33s with a 4.5in kit? any suggestions on a certain type of kit to look at? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 My only suggestion is to do lots of research and figure out exactly what you want/need from the lift then find a kit that works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 don't forget that a lift is only part of the equation. axle strength and gearing are also important. :thumbsup: 4.5" could be enough with some longer bumpstops, the right wheels, or some fender trimming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coon.hunter_21 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 thanks guys! I'm hopin to do a axle swap this summer.still got that d35 and i hear yuns say they aint good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabeMJ Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 go have a look at my post viewtopic.php?f=7&t=21725 I did a 4.5'' hell's creek and a lot of trimming and bump stop to run 35'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coon.hunter_21 Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 yeah ive looked at hell creek. does anyone know about rustys offroad 4.5 soa kit? i thought if you do a soa its about 5 or 6 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Your truck won't sit level,I originally did a 5" SOA lift and I ended up going 6.5" to get it level. A lot of people don't like rustys,that kit looks ok for a low end budget kit. What kind of stuff do you plan to do with your truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 plenty of variables when going SOA. 2wd leaves sit about an inch lower than 4wd. sagging leaves will mean less lift needed up front. leaves in better shape mean more is needed. the type of perch you use can affect the end height. bottom line is you could end up with anything between 5 and 6.5 inches needed up front to match the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coon.hunter_21 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 ill be driving it to school and doin some wheelin on the weekends.i plan on doing a axle swap.lift kit to clear 33 12.5. its goin to be my dd for bout 3 years if it will last.o wait its a jeep,of coarse it will :cheers: any other things yall would recomend doin to it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I would do 6"-6.5" with soa rear,with either adj upper/lower arms and drop brackets or some type of long arm. It would clear 33x12.50s and perform well on and off road Big question is how much do you want to spend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coon.hunter_21 Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 I'm willing to go to $800 for a lift kit. 6in lift sounds sorta high but that would have great flex.i like your suggestion tho.i would consider it if i could find a kit for that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Keep in mind that MJs sit fairly low stock,a 6" lifted MJ really isn't that big. If you carefully pieced it together you could probably pull 6" off for around $800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coon.hunter_21 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 thanks alot.ill definately start lookin for a 6 now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Lift it 3" and run 33s. Get wheels with around 3.25" of backspacing, trim the fenders, and bumpstop. Going any higher and you everything starts to get real spendy. You'll be happier with how it drives at 3" than 6", especially since you are going to be daily driving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coon.hunter_21 Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 i don't really want to trim the fenders unless i have to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Nothing wrong with some aggressive 31s. 33s only give one inch more clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 31s are also a lot easier on the drivetrain. But on the other hand 33s look a lot cooler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 But on the other hand 33s look a lot cooler So true Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coon.hunter_21 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 how much do you have to level the front on a 87 to clear 31 10.50s? ill probably run coil spacers if i do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 1 3/4" or 2" spacers up front and the 2" chevy drop brackets in the rear seem to work good for a small bump in height. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 That's exactly my setup as of now and I keep up with Cherokees with 4.5-7 inches of lift with 33 mid terrains on trails and such, it's a great setup ad you get to learn how to drive your jeep better through anything you may come across :cheers: Even if you aren't doing any offroading it just looks nice :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajajunkie Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 1 3/4" or 2" spacers up front and the 2" chevy drop brackets in the rear seem to work good for a small bump in height. :thumbsup: I've got a 2wd that will eventually be 4wd.... can I still just use chevy drop brackets in the rear for a decent 2"? I figuered I would have to do something like add a leaf cause the 2wd leaves sit way lower than the 4wd? Sry to ask another question within a thread but can u convert from spring under to over in the rear by re welding the perches for a little bit of lift? What's the difference in performance from spring under to spring over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 yes, it'll work exactly the same on your 2wd truck. But it'll be about an inch lower than a 4wd truck with the same mods. but that doesn't matter since it's still going to be tall enough for 31s on stock rims. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86ComancheXNate Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 where's the best place to get chevy drop shackles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 ebay seem to be popular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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