Recent content by EMurray

Nearly got the rear track bar fixed. I'm pulling the spacers at the same time. According to the measurements, I have 2" lift springs, which had 2" (actually about 1 3/4") spacers on top. I'm going to keep the 2" springs and Rancho shocks, since that should be ok with the 31's. Getting the...

Now we're getting down to it. The spacers aren't 4" tall and the shocks look ancient (meaning they probably didn't go on with the lift which was supposedly recent), so where is the lift coming from? I believe the 4" just anecdotally from the need to use the step to climb in and the ride height...

Ok, I've been doing a little research. Looks like 33's are out. I'm not spending the same amount I paid for the vehicle just to get bigger tires (once you add up the re-gear and the cost of the tires). I'll be driving this on the highway and need to be able to keep up with traffic. I can...

I wondered about the spacers. Is that all the guy did for the lift? The only vehicle I've ever lifted was a '75 Scout (not coil springs). If this isn't done properly, I want to know so I can fix it. Also, I had planned to go to 33's since the 31's look silly with the lift. Will that make...

Ok, wow. You guys are on top of things. Nice! To answer some questions and ask a few more: JustDandee: Yep, it's a '64 Scout I'm restoring. Rust replacement is done, and body work is about 80% finished. I'm hoping to have it on the road late summer. The Jeep is to satisfy that itch and...

I've owned over 70 cars of all makes and eras. Somehow, never a Wrangler though. A gaping hole in my automotive experience. I corrected it today, finally! I found a '97 2.5 5-speed with 170k and its share of bumps and bruises. It has a 4" lift, but still the 31's. They are pretty worn, so...