What lift to get for my mj

[Bubseth]

I've been looking to get a lift for my 1990 mj the only options I've seen is rough country rro and runic one express. Ive been thinking about the 4.5" rough country because I don't really wanna go spring over axle mainly because I don't have a good welder but I'm very disappointed with the lofts because they don't come with new leaf springs and the 4.5 rough country doesn't come with a track bar or drop pitman arm or quick disconnects. What are you guys running. Any good lift kits out there that you can't find easy? I have hers people using hell creek but I can't find a kit for the mj when I go to there website it just shows 1/2, 3/4 ton trucks or s10 any advice for a good lift would help me out a lot. Thank you

[dustyinthedirt]

i have the 3'' pro comp on my 90 pioneer and like it. I run thirty ones with a four and a half inch back spacing and still get some rubbing though when i turn it deep and hit a bump. and i didnt realize it ether but you can scroll between vehicles on the website. can't remember how at the moment but when i remember i will post it

[fire797]

you should check out rustys offroad.... they have lifts for comanches...

[krustyballer16]

I have a Rusty's 4.5" complete kit. DO NOT get their cheapest steering stabilizer. I probably wouldn't even mess with their expensive stabilizer.

 

The ball doesn't stay in the socket. I got 2 of them and they both did the same thing. I got store credit for it but didn't even wanna mess with them. I think I got a Rusty's.

 

As for the track bar...I had to switch to the tie rod end for my set up. Works great.

 

All in all, Rusty's is the way to go.

I've installed a 3" add a leaf on an xj. Good stuff.

[Incommando]

Rough Country gets their name from their ride quality. Try Zone.

[Bubseth]

The only thing about rustys is some people say they love them and others say they go bad quick I like how there kit comes with full leaf packs and everything you need exempt a drop pitman arm but just wanna look at all my options first. Also how much of a difference is rustys shocks that come free with the kit and the other two more expensive options

[shelbyluvv]

I wouldn't put a cRusty's part on my Jeep if it was given to me. Absolute junk. I pieced together my lift and got awesome parts and better ride quality. Look up the "Alexia lift" in the DIY section.

[gogmorgo]

The only thing about rustys is some people say they love them and others say they go bad quick I like how there kit comes with full leaf packs and everything you need exempt a drop pitman arm

Except you don't need or want a drop pitman arm...

[Bubseth]

I could not find the alexia lift in the diy section

[Bubseth]

I found the alexia lift but I'm not really looking to go spring over axle and I don't feel like getting a new drive shaft so I'm trying to stick with a 4.5" lift with transfer case drop

[BabySpinach]

No love for Zone????

[HOrnbrod]

I wouldn't put a cRusty's part on my Jeep if it was given to me. Absolute junk. I pieced together my lift and got awesome parts and better ride quality. Look up the "Alexia lift" in the DIY section.

 

^^  Roger that.

 

The "Alexia lift" is a SOA lift, so if you don't want a SOA lift, look elsewhere. I also pieced together my 3" SUA lift using mostly OME and Teraflex components, and got the same quality end results as shelby.

 

EDIT:  I see you already saw that Alexia's lift is SOA.

[shelbyluvv]

I found the alexia lift but I'm not really looking to go spring over axle and I don't feel like getting a new drive shaft so I'm trying to stick with a 4.5" lift with transfer case drop

You don't need to go SOA. You can get Hell Creek leaf packs and do Drop Brackets in the front.

[Bubseth]

What are you lre experiences with zone? I see with there 4.5" lift I would still need to get a track bar and quick disconnects. I've never really heard of anyone with zone lifts. It really makes me mad that the big name companies like rubicon and skyjacker kinda just skipped out on the mj. My buddy had a rubicon lift on his yj and I was really impressed with it but they only have a 5.5" lift. And everyone likes to just put a add a league in there kits instead of selling a new pack with the kit. Don't they realize the stock springs are 26 years old

[Bubseth]

I also went to hell creek and looked at there 4.5" lift kit for the mj but it's only showing it with a add a leaf option is there anyway to get the same kit but with full leaf packs

[HOrnbrod]

I see the RC-9269 Jeep 4.5" Front Coils are still listed. Pick up the phone and call Tom at Hell Creek and ask if the rear 4-1/2" MJ lift springs are still available. Great guy to work with.

 

Phone:

  (662) 538-5676 Fax: (662) 534-6890 Email: sales@hellcreeksuspensions.com

[Bubseth]

My jeep is sitting stock right now with 31.5" tires it's the pioneer edition but sence this is the case I don't see how you couldn't run 33's with a 4.5" lift unless they say to run 32's so you can get more flex

[gogmorgo]

The issue with going to 33's is the front tires will rub on the lower control arms as you approach steering lock. Spacing the wheels out will prevent that, but then you'll hit the fenders with the tires.

[shelbyluvv]

33s on 4.5" and rubbed like hell

 

 

265/75r16 (32s) rubbed a lot less

 

[krustyballer16]

I had to have drive shafts made for my Rusty's 4.5... I'm planning non running 32s on mine with stock wheels...

[Bubseth]

Why's your front end sitting so low?

[Big Dan]

I went with hellcreek and I am very satisfied.

[krustyballer16]

That's how it sits...

Factory has 3" rake. So does this set up.

Plus it's a little heavier in the front with the cummins in there.

[Wood90]

Couldn't find one I like so I'm just going to build my own 3.5" lift. Core 4x4 makes adjustable rear shackles so you wouldn't have to do blocks or aal

[DirtyComanche]

3.5" of lift from shackles alone isn't really a great idea, IMHO.

 

I'd get some S-10, Dakota, or other MJ springs and steal the main leaf out of them to add to the existing pack (cut the eyes off it), and then add the needed length of shackle.