edman2007 Posted November 29, 2007 Posted November 29, 2007 What would be the best value suspension kit for about 3-4" of lift? I have been looking at the rocky road suspensions, but I don't know from personal experience. Any recomendations welcome.
feerocknok Posted November 29, 2007 Posted November 29, 2007 Depends if you want 3" or 4". In the rear some people like add-a-leaves for 3" lift or a hair under. For 3" or a bit over, there's Hellcreek's 3" springs ($) or Rusty's 4" springs ($). If you're alright with more lift than that, 5-6" is moving the springs over the axle, which is cheap but requires a welder. In the front, I have no opinions or comments, and same for a complete suspension kit. Pieced mine together, and everyone has different opinions on here of which kit to go with.
BLHTAZ Posted November 29, 2007 Posted November 29, 2007 The Rubicon Express 3.5" kit is great. I got it and added the upper control arms and shocks to it all for about $650 8) . I used the add-a-leaf, but will be changing that out to the Hell Creek Suspensions 3" leafs this weekend ;) . Here is what it looks like...
89eliminator Posted November 29, 2007 Posted November 29, 2007 i would go with a new leaf pack for the rear. add a leafs ride like crap and usually sag. i pieced my front together so i don't know about whole kits.
edman2007 Posted November 29, 2007 Author Posted November 29, 2007 Thanks for all of the reccomendations, I have no experience with this. This is my first MJ so I'm just trying to see what's the best. I want this to be ok for a daily driver, but still have enough clearance for going off the beaten path.
edman2007 Posted January 8, 2008 Author Posted January 8, 2008 So, the xj RE 3.5" lift would work for my comanche? I looked on the Hell Creek Suspensions and was wondering which springs to order. I couldn't figure out which ones would fit the MJ, it said fits same year trucks, but arent those the J-trucks? I'm just a little confused
CWLONGSHOT Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 XJ lifts work for MJ's only as far as FRONT SUSPENTIONS. SO, if you go with the soft ride or super ride RE lift for the XJ. The ADD-A-LEAF that comes with it for the rear, will not give you the correct amount of lift. You'll need to get a MJ ADD-A-LEAF, shackles or both. Or best idea, complete new rear leaf springs. J Trucks (FSJ's) are a total different animal. CW
BLHTAZ Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Yea...I didn't specifiy, but I had them swap the AAL in the kit for the MJ version. The XJ AAL is too short.
edman2007 Posted January 12, 2008 Author Posted January 12, 2008 alright, I'm thinking about buying some rusty's 4" leaf springs and 4.5" coils. After that I'm gonna need UCA's LCA's, longer shocks, trackbar, and what else, I'm having a brain fart... :redX:
BLHTAZ Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 I have been warned to stay FAR away from the Rusty's springs. There are at least two guys on here that have used them and been VERY disapointed because they sag terribly. I know both of them personally and have seen the one MJ that has them and it sits lower than mine with the Hell Creek 3" springs :eek: :roll:
bhorocks Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 you could easily get 4.5 with a spoa in the rear and some ford f150 coils up front with a 1 inch spacer. lots of people say the ford coils are rough but i liked them fine enough. and they were cheap!!
89eliminator Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 i have the Rustys leaf springs and they haven't sagged yet. they were on for about 6 months. I now am SOA because they just werent tall enough.
CWLONGSHOT Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 i have the Rustys leaf springs and they haven't sagged yet. they were on for about 6 months. I now am SOA because they just werent tall enough. WOW, SOA with a 3 or 4" lifted spring!!! Thats tall!!! Care to give a measurement from the ground, straight up thru the center of the hub to the top if the bed? ;) What springs do you have, 3 or 4" of lift? I also have the Rustys 4" SUA leafs. No sag, VERY suple and flex extreamly well. BUT they will not support alot of weight. I mean if yours is a work truck and you haul alot of weight frequently. You may not like these springs. I am not talking about once in a while stuff. I do that too and I'm fine with it. Just day in and day out, hauling alot of weight. I don't think they would be a good choice. CW
LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 i have the Rustys leaf springs and they haven't sagged yet. they were on for about 6 months. I now am SOA because they just werent tall enough. WOW, SOA with a 3 or 4" lifted spring!!! Thats tall!!! Care to give a measurement from the ground, straight up thru the center of the hub to the top if the bed? ;) What springs do you have, 3 or 4" of lift? He went back to stock packs and did the SOA....
89eliminator Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 yeah sorry, i ditched the Rustys springs and went SOA because i needed another inch or so to get the height that i wanted.
CWLONGSHOT Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 OK, how did the Rustys 4" springs compair to SOA W/ factory leafs? CW
89eliminator Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 OK, how did the Rustys 4" springs compair to SOA W/ factory leafs? CW I gained a little more than an inch. Pic with Rustys Pic SOA
CWLONGSHOT Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 Thanks, VERY SHARP RIDE!!! Do you have a link to a write up on the specs?? I would love to read up on how you built it!! CW
89eliminator Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 just my MJ project post. http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2882 Here is a quick rundown on what i did. I did all the bodywork. 4x4 conversion axle swap and gear swap lift bumper w/ winch spare mount plus way more stuff...
edman2007 Posted January 17, 2008 Author Posted January 17, 2008 where would be the best place to get control arms? I'm gonna need Uppers and lowers for 4.5" front lift, right?
Oizarod115 Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 where would be the best place to get control arms? I'm gonna need Uppers and lowers for 4.5" front lift, right? yeah, you'll need both uppers and lowers as far as links, try to get some that are adjustable (just incase "inch-itis" hits.) and go with a flexy end and a solid end, poly bushings at both ends isn't the flexy-est setup out there... rubicon express is always recommended other stuff idk if you know you'll need will be brake lines and a trackbar.
edman2007 Posted January 17, 2008 Author Posted January 17, 2008 ya, i knew i was going to need a trac bar and brake lines. I'm new to this stuff (only 15) and i'm doing it all on my own with my own money so I'm trying to do it right. My parents don't offer much support so i'm on my own with figuring out what to do. thanks for the information. I'm gonna post pics soon, whenever i can steal the camera for a while.
89eliminator Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 definatly go with rubi express adj arms.
edman2007 Posted January 18, 2008 Author Posted January 18, 2008 got some pics under the projects forum.
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