Finding a lift kit

[xmeatbagx]

I just bought an 88 comanche and i want to jack it up. What lift should i use? What's the best one?

 

 

Sean

[ROADLESS]

At least you gave us the year of your MJ :? , now how about giving us a little more info about your Comanche, along with the type of wheeling you intend to do or do you just want a blvd. cruiser? BTW, welcome to the forum.

[xmeatbagx]

88 pioneer 4.0 shortbed

2wd but i want to convert it to 4wd if possible

.... that's all i know

 

sean

[CWLONGSHOT]

Sean,

Roadless is right, we still need to know where you want to go with your Jeep!! Now its a 2WD so your wheeling is going to be somewhat limited.

 

A 2" budget lift, using spacers in the front and shackel or add-a-leaf in the rear will allow you to run a 31" tar. You can do this with factory shocks and factory rims. There will be a little rubbing on your front lower control arm, but thes can be either tolerated or adjusted out easily.

 

The 4WD conversion is also not an enormus undertaking but more work than the BB lift. My suggestion is to buy a complete, working/driving donor vehicle. A XJ is the best candidate and will be easier to locate and perfect for this project. As all the parts you will need, sans the rear Drive Shaft, are identicle. If you are prudent, and really look. Posibuly you could locate one with a D44 and either swap that in or sell it seperate and recoup some of your costs! Set them side by side and begin the swap. To keep things simple, be sure to get an 86-89 vehicle, with the SAME TRANNY you have.

 

WELCOME, good to see more Connecticut MJ's!!!

 

 

CW

[DirtyComanche]

No sense getting an 86-89 5spd donor (w/4.0) as you're going to wind up having to get a new tranny later... Best to do it right the first time.

 

 

 

Psst - You don't need a lift to run 31s

[88swampedmj]

just make it spring over in the rear and get bigger springs up front thats the cheapest way....most companies want BIG $$$ for lifts that i could do for $35 dollars haha

[Pete M]

Hmmm, does that $35 include new control arms? :roll:

Jeep on!

--Pete