Shane Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 Lookin' to get a lift for my 89 mj. Nothing to high as it is my DD. I am running 31 bfg all terrains which rubs a little. Just lookin' for advice on what size lift I should use and what kind? Also, I am on a tight budget for this one. So a cheap yet reliable way is what I am looking for? Any advice is appreciated.
Pete M Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 2" pucks for the front, longer shackles for the rear. :thumbsup: where do the tires rub?
Shane Posted January 18, 2012 Author Posted January 18, 2012 Just on the right front inner fender. It really isn't anything bad. If it was trimmed you would not be able to see it. Not familar with the term puck??? Sould I go with the lift of just stick with stock height?? Decisions decisions. Advice anyone?
Shane Posted January 18, 2012 Author Posted January 18, 2012 :doh: Ah. i should have put 2 and 2 together. They are 'bout the size of hockey pucks :yes: . Are spacers dependable or will i end up spending more to fix something else :hmm: . bare with me as I have said before Ia m not a mechanic I just love these trucks and tinkering with them . :smart: That and I have learned that by picking other peoples brain you end up with pretty good ideas. :idea:
86customanche Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 With it being a DD you shouldn't have any problems at all with a 2" puck and the bigger shackles. Not much of a lift so it won't strain anything else.
Eagle Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 Are you SURE it's rubbing the inner fender, and not the lower control arm? Because if it's rubbing the lower control arm, not even a 4-inch lift will help. In fact, if it's rubbing the inner fender when turning a lift won't help anyway. A lift only helps if the top of the tire is hitting the flare or sheet metal.
jimoshel Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 I'm running 31X10.50/15, stock rims on my '86 MJ. 1and a half inch pucks in front and Chevy spring connector in back. Got plenty of clearance all around, no problems.
kyleag89 Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 I am running 3" skyjacker coils in front and an AAL in the back. My front tires(31x10.5) on aftermarket rims with 5.5" BS still rub in the same location as the OP.
Shane Posted January 18, 2012 Author Posted January 18, 2012 stock rims or aftermarket? They are newer Jeep rims I believe most people call them ravines (15x8)
Shane Posted January 18, 2012 Author Posted January 18, 2012 Are you SURE it's rubbing the inner fender, and not the lower control arm? Because if it's rubbing the lower control arm, not even a 4-inch lift will help. In fact, if it's rubbing the inner fender when turning a lift won't help anyway. A lift only helps if the top of the tire is hitting the flare or sheet metal. My bad! Didn't relize that I said inner fender. I actually ment the fender flair. Playing with a 4 yr. old and typing doesn't always turn out right. :rotf:
Shane Posted January 29, 2012 Author Posted January 29, 2012 I think that I'm gonna go with the 2inch spacer for the front and the 1inch shackle for the rear. Both from Rockyroad Outfitters. I think that it will be around $120 for it all. Any opnions on this? This should level it out more, right? Will I need anything else other than this? See like I said, I just want a very economical lift basically for looks and an occasional trip offroad. Once again it is my DD so this has to be dependable. Any thoughts, concerns, or comments are appreciated?
Pete M Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 sounds like a good plan to me. :thumbsup: don't forget that lifting the front end changes your toe-in.
Shane Posted January 29, 2012 Author Posted January 29, 2012 sounds like a good plan to me. :thumbsup: don't forget that lifting the front end changes your toe-in. Forgive me if it sounds dumb, but what exactly will I have to do to fix that? Is it just having it realigned?
ejndssn Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 :jump: i would get an alignment to correct it.
Shane Posted January 29, 2012 Author Posted January 29, 2012 :jump: i would get an alignment to correct it. That's it? :bowdown: Thanks guys. It's like I said a million times on here. I am not in know way shape or form a mechanic. :wrench: Don't get me wrong I can change oil, brakes, and minor stuff like that, but when it comes to doin something that creates something else to do I am not very good at that, but learning :thumbsup:
Shane Posted February 2, 2012 Author Posted February 2, 2012 Another question: Instead of the shackles for the rear and the 2inch spacers for the front. Would it make since to just do the 2inch spacers in the front and leave the rear or should I just do them both? Advice anyone.
mvusse Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 I would just do the front and see what it looks like. After twenty some years of sagging it's hard to predict and every truck is different.
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