What's made you decide on adding a one inch body lift instead of just going with a 3 inch suspension lift. Just curious. I just bought an 05 TJU Rubicon that's stock and will be upgrading.
I actually had vibration issues with a 2" spring lift, tried the TC drop, couldn't stand the look of it so I removed it and went with a 1" JKS motor mount lift, of course the 1.25" body lift came next so I wouldn't have to deal with linkage brackets & relocation radiator shroud brackets. The plan was to do a tummy tuck in the future and run 33"
Just bought my LJ Rubi and it has a near new set of 285/75 R16's on it which translates to a 32.8 diameter. I like the fact that a ton of extra parts don't need to be replaced by staying at 2.5" , but I'm hesitant about a body lift with what all is involved with linkage issues, engine fan shroud relocation and fuel tank neck. I'll have to do some more research. Unfortunately, I'm anal about perfection and don't like anything out of place or half-assed. I might just go with no body lift and spring for a 3 to 4 inch suspension lift and buy the extra components necessary to adjust for the geometry changes. It's a tough decision.A number of reasons really . . .
At 2 1/2" (which is what I really netted with the OME HD springs) with an LJ you are not likely at all to have to change the driveline geometry. No motor mount lift or transmission skid plate drop and, for now, I don't have to replace my control arms or drive shaft. When you start going to a full 3"+ you need to start considering these modifications more seriously.
By adding a 1" body lift I have more than enough clearance for 33" tires with this setup but, more importantly, the body lift will allow me to easily add a tummy tuck as well as room to raise the gas tank with a new gas tank skid.
Just bought my LJ Rubi and it has a near new set of 285/75 R16's on it which translates to a 32.8 diameter. I like the fact that a ton of extra parts don't need to be replaced by staying at 2.5" , but I'm hesitant about a body lift with what all is involved with linkage issues, engine fan shroud relocation and fuel tank neck.
Thanks for asking! I live on an island so I thought it was a no brainer to incorporate beach related colours into my theme. One day I'll do something different but for now I enjoy my Jeep matching my beach houseHow did you decide on that color combo?
Thanks so much man! That pontiac is my heart. Had her for 6 years. This Jeep is my first 4x4 vehicle & it's taken quite the getting used to. Even after driving the jeep since xmas I'm still discovering new things I can achieve in it. Tho I have to admit just going over potholes & puddles without fear has been a huge change hahaMakes perfect sense now! Nice hot rod in front.
I love that colorSeriously thought first day I bought it....you cant see the rust underneath and through the wheels too... drove it 4 hours home though...View attachment 10340
Last week and still plenty to be done (of course)View attachment 10341
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Any new members want to show us your before and after pictures?
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