Project Cheap Lift.

[88JeepManche]

Since most real lifts are out of my price range i decided to do something cheap until i could afford the RE 3.5" kit. I bought 2" and 2" chevy drop shackles. The spacers are in

 

The shackles should be in middle of next week. Keep a look out for install pictures next week. After this i need to have bumpers made.

[Carl'sMJ]

I see you decided to go with the shackles over the AAL. Curious to see how it turns out. :popcorn:

 

Where did you get the coil spacers from? I've been debating on whether to get the polyurethane ones or to go with aluminum...thoughts?

[88JeepManche]

I got the spacers from 4wheelerssupply.com They were 39.99 free shipping. I am curious to see how the shackles work out too.

[bhorocks]

heck, spring over the back put some f150 coils in there with your spacer and you can clear 33's no problem.

[86FUBAR]

heck, spring over the back put some f150 coils in there with your spacer and you can clear 33's no problem.

Ya but the ride is gona kill ya

[ifixit8]

heck, spring over the back put some f150 coils in there with your spacer and you can clear 33's no problem.

Ya but the ride is gona kill ya

 

I dunno, I have about the same with the front of my truck. it's doable and liveable for awhile. basically i just did 3" coils, adjustable track bar, 1 3/4 spacers with 3" lift shocks, stock control arm's, and cherokee end links. granted my truck isn't level, but I soon will get it leveled out.

[CWLONGSHOT]

heck, spring over the back put some f150 coils in there with your spacer and you can clear 33's no problem.

Ya but the ride is gona kill ya

 

I dunno, I have about the same with the front of my truck. it's doable and liveable for awhile. basically i just did 3" coils, adjustable track bar, 1 3/4 spacers with 3" lift shocks, stock control arm's, and cherokee end links. granted my truck isn't level, but I soon will get it leveled out.

 

Fubar is speaking of the ride quality of the FORD COILS, not the amount of lift. 3" is ok with short arms, but it is the beginning of where you want to look at adj lowers to gain back some positive caster. Again, its is liveable with the addition of some factory shims.

 

CW

[88JeepManche]

I will be doing the lift today at noon. Look for pictures tonight.

[Beachbum1236]

oops.....

[88JeepManche]

Well the front took about 6 hours. Did not feel like doing the rear but here are some pics.

Here is stock to compare

[86FUBAR]

looks good but 6 hours , o wait 1 hour of wrenching and 5 hours of chiping off the mud and stuff :thumbsup:

[88JeepManche]

Ya i did it all myself and broke a few bolts along the way. This is the first time ever doing anything like this too.

[offroader461]

yea i know the feeling...it took us 9hrs to do the 3" kit the first time on the MJ....it was not fun...

 

now the XJ i just put in 3" coils, LCA and shocks by myself and it took me only 1.5 hours... :D

[92comanche4x4]

thats the way i like comanches caked in mud lol looks nice

[88JeepManche]

It covers the rust up nice :brows: :D

[92comanche4x4]

ya mine looks no better lol i don't have floor boards just carpet and a nice draft lol

[husky410ohio]

Where did you get the 2" chevy drop shackles from?

[88JeepManche]

Ebay. $40 shipped.

[88JeepManche]

The rear is done! Just took a torch and about an hour. The shackles leveled the truck nicely. When i did the front i removed the sway bar. This thing flex's like crazy now.