lifts compatible?

[tkgibbs27]

what lifts are compatible for the mjs?

[pingpong]

XJ front lifts

 

for the rear you are stuck using Chevy drop shackles, aal from spring under axle applications or new leaf springs

[rockhardzj]

XJ front lifts

 

for the rear you are stuck using Chevy drop shackles, aal from spring under axle applications or new leaf springs

Rubicon Express has a full MJ kit, only avail in a 5.5" flavor. its the rear thats hard to find different lifts for, without doing something custom, or a SOA.

[89eliminator]

don't forget Motion Offroad :D

[rockhardzj]

don't forget Motion Offroad :D

Now, I'm not going to rip on Motion's setup, but by the looks and sounds of it, you still use your stock upper arms, which in my opinion is lame, but maybe I'm not seeing the whole picture here. I can't say anything for their quality myself, but from the I think 2 reviews I saw, they seem to be decent for the price.

[LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW]

don't forget Motion Offroad :D

Now, I'm not going to rip on Motion's setup, but by the looks and sounds of it, you still use your stock upper arms, which in my opinion is lame, but maybe I'm not seeing the whole picture here. I can't say anything for their quality myself, but from the I think 2 reviews I saw, they seem to be decent for the price.

It's a Rock Krawler 3 link setup and uses 1 aftermarket upper arm. It'll flex better than any other control arm setup available...

 

Did you even look at the pic of the kit? :roll:

 

Good pic from the classifieds - http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6460

[rockhardzj]

don't forget Motion Offroad :D

Now, I'm not going to rip on Motion's setup, but by the looks and sounds of it, you still use your stock upper arms, which in my opinion is lame, but maybe I'm not seeing the whole picture here. I can't say anything for their quality myself, but from the I think 2 reviews I saw, they seem to be decent for the price.

It's a Rock Krawler 3 link setup and uses 1 aftermarket upper arm. It'll flex better than any other control arm setup available...

 

Did you even look at the pic of the kit? :roll:

 

Good pic from the classifieds - http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6460

I did see that picture, but I was thinking it was a new trackbar, but now that you mention it, Its a bit bulky for one. In the pictures on their website, it is hidden from view for the most part, and therefor I had thought it would use short arms.

 

Did I NOT say I may not be seeing the whole picture?

[feerocknok]

 

The 3-link set-up is great.

 

Anyways, how big do you want to go?

[tkgibbs27]

i am thinking about a 6.5".

[fiscus]

i am thinking about a 6.5".

 

I am very happy with my Rough Country lift kit on my XJ & they have excellent customer service too. Check out their 6.5" lift:

http://roughcountry.com/Jeep_MJ_6in.htm

Call Jason at 800-222-7023 ext 121 - he'll get ya set up!

[tkgibbs27]

i'll check it out. thanks.

[pingpong]

IIRC the RE kit is basically Drop brakets, and a spring over axle swap in the front. Which goes back to my original statement that XJ lifts on the front, and shackles, aal or soa in the rear. :brows:

[tkgibbs27]

what all exactly do you need when you do a lift, front and rear? besides the kit, do you need new shocks and leaves, stuff like that?

[CEThomas]

Need to know how much lift to answer that 8)

[pingpong]

for 2 inches of lift, you really don't need to change anything.. just don't expect a flex monster.

3" and you are going to need longer brake lines, and longer shocks, as well as rerouting of your ebrake cable.

 

anything over 3" you will need longer control arms on the Lowers, and possibly on the uppers. Longer brake lines, longer shocks, adjustable trac bar new sway bar ends.

 

Like others have said depending on the size of the lift... depends on what you need

[tkgibbs27]

well if you guys had read up above i said i was thinking about a 6.5".

[CEThomas]

i am thinking about a 6.5".

 

I am very happy with my Rough Country lift kit on my XJ & they have excellent customer service too. Check out their 6.5" lift:

http://roughcountry.com/Jeep_MJ_6in.htm

Call Jason at 800-222-7023 ext 121 - he'll get ya set up!

 

The Rough County lift above has everything you will need as well as RE. Or you can use the search above and see what everyone has used to piece a 6.5" lift together :cheers:

[LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW]

At 6.5" you really need to look into longarms and upgrading your steering setup.

 

We've recently discussed the 6.5" lift height here: http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/view ... 3&start=45

[tkgibbs27]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-Com ... enameZWDVW

 

would this be a legit kit?

[JEEPERZ]

i have great advice, don't DO WHAT I DID! i thought i was going to save money by buying different parts from different places. i had a list and started buying parts here and there. not a great idea. i think it cost me alot more in the long run. i also did a bolt on soa in the rear, another mistake, should have welded.(next project) i strongly suggest getting a good kit that is all put together. in my experience, i would have saved alot of money doing it that way. also, if your going with 6.5" of lift, save yourself another headache and go with long arms right from the get go. to do it again, i would go with motion or RE. your in the right place though. good luck

 

:cheers:

[tkgibbs27]

well thanks for the advice. ha i had actually considered buying parts here and there.

[500-comanche]

XJ front lifts

 

for the rear you are stuck using Chevy drop shackles, aal from spring under axle applications or new leaf springs

 

How many inches do you get from the chevy shackles? I want 3" of lift for the rear on mine.

[JEEPERZ]

XJ front lifts

 

for the rear you are stuck using Chevy drop shackles, aal from spring under axle applications or new leaf springs

 

How many inches do you get from the chevy shackles? I want 3" of lift for the rear on mine.

 

I have a set in the garage I havnt put on yet. They have two holes for height. 1" or 2" depending on the hole you bolt.

[moparmatt]

What do you guys do about the drive line for a SOA?

 

SYE

Longer DS

Shims

TC drop

All of the above.

[CWLONGSHOT]

XJ front lifts

 

for the rear you are stuck using Chevy drop shackles, aal from spring under axle applications or new leaf springs

 

How many inches do you get from the Chevy shackles? I want 3" of lift for the rear on mine.

 

That will depend on WHAT Chevy shackles you buy....

 

Shackles only lift one end on the leaf. So you need TWICE the measured amount go get the lift you want. In other words, a 6" longer shackle than stock will net you about 3" of lift. (Not exactly, but damn close)

 

Personally, I do not recommend any more than 1-2" from a shackle alone.

 

Factory shackles are 4.5" eye to eye, so adding 6" to that 4.5" measurement nets you a MONDO LEGNTH shackle. don't DO IT!!! IMHO, ;)

 

CW

PS To answer your question... Many I have found are the same legnth as our Comanches. But MUCH beefier!!! You will need to get into DROP SHACKLES to get a longer unit and any lift. Some/many Chevys use an upside down shackle compaired to our Comanches.