3" lift would likely cause the same issues assuming it was all spring and not a combo.
Flat fender or highline? MC gives about a 1.25" gain over stock but otherwise, unless you go highline, you won't gain any uptravel over stock with flat fenders.
A Beginners Guide to Lifting Your Jeep Wrangler TJ
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2" springs and 32s would likely avoid any additional mods. If you toss on a 1.25" BL you could likely run 33s with some additional bump.
Threads like this are why I joined and immediately became a supporting member.
Not new to TJs, but my last one was an 01 Sport that I built 11 years ago. Picked up an 04 Rubi in the wonderfully loud Electric Lime Green this week. I'll be in research mode until next spring. Plan is to do it right and put 285/75r16s (~32.8") on the moabs - I love the moabs.
Thanks to everyone for keeping this thread alive all these years.
Not new to TJs, but my last one was an 01 Sport that I built 11 years ago. Picked up an 04 Rubi in the wonderfully loud Electric Lime Green this week. I'll be in research mode until next spring. Plan is to do it right and put 285/75r16s (~32.8") on the moabs - I love the moabs.
Thanks to everyone for keeping this thread alive all these years.
army110
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So would this work with a swapped rear dana 44 axle or would I still need the SYE? My jeep is an SE that came with a 4.0l from factory. I swapped the axle for a dana 44 bc I wanted disc brakes (quicker maintenance). I want to be able to run 31s with maybe a 2 or 2.5 inch lift. I want to make a list of stuff I would need with an ome lift kit and the rancho shocks to get everything done properly.
OP
You'll either need a SYE / DC driveshaft or a transfer case drop, pick one.
The former is the "right" way to do it while the latter works just fine, but you'll lose ground clearance and thus I never look at a transfer case drop as a permanent solution.
OP
Hi Chris, welcome!
Yes, using just one or the other also changes wheelbase so you really want both.
Those arms might be overkill, but if you wheel it then the JJs are a great joint. I lean toward the Savvy option, which uses the JJ but are all double adjustable arms - meaning you don't have to take them off as you dial it in. If you plan to stay on road mostly, you can do whatever arms/joints you want since you won't be stressing the mounts as much.
It's likely you'd need to clearance the spring buckets, which is preferred to the stock extensions since it changes the travel less throughout the rotation while setting your pinion. The extensions really should only be used as a temporary solution.
Would you mind explaining this a bit more?
I see how rotating the axle will change the coil perch alignment and introduce some "curve" to the spring. What is involved when you "clearance the spring buckets"? Is this a cut and weld operation?
I thought the shock extensions were intended to keep the shocks from hitting the axle due to the rotation required to align the pinion angle. In fact I've read that turning the shocks upside down could resolve this, although that seems like it could result in the shock not working as designed in terms of valving and shaft boot function. How would changing the spring buckets have any affect on shock to axle interference?
CreepinDeth
TJ Addict
This thread Is EXTREMELY helpful
I just picked up my first Jeep (2003 sport) in Florida and drove it back home while on vacation
It's a higher mileage (200k) one and I got it from a Merc I know who is staying in Thailand permanently
It had the OEM rims and new street tires and rode a little wobbly 1200 miles home
Just put some bigger off road tires on it from another buddy and now it really rides like total ass LMAO
I think they're only about 31" tall
So needless to say, I've gotta figure out the entire suspension repairs & lift and I think 3" is about what
I want for now. I don't see a Currie 3" option tho...
So far the Rancho shocks are going to be my goto instead of the Fox 2.0
Friend bought Metalcloak and recommends it from a Jeepshop in Az but I see varying opinions
I just picked up my first Jeep (2003 sport) in Florida and drove it back home while on vacation
It's a higher mileage (200k) one and I got it from a Merc I know who is staying in Thailand permanently
It had the OEM rims and new street tires and rode a little wobbly 1200 miles home
Just put some bigger off road tires on it from another buddy and now it really rides like total ass LMAO
I think they're only about 31" tall
So needless to say, I've gotta figure out the entire suspension repairs & lift and I think 3" is about what
I want for now. I don't see a Currie 3" option tho...
So far the Rancho shocks are going to be my goto instead of the Fox 2.0
Friend bought Metalcloak and recommends it from a Jeepshop in Az but I see varying opinions
Don't discount the option of piecing together a kit. I was able to find some OME springs dirt cheap that someone used during a build. I went with Bilstein shocks (I'd love to try the Rancho's).
Also your new 31's, depending on load range and tire pressure they may be way too stiff. You should be fine at 2-2.5" if staying at the 31" tire.
if you had a tire shop mount the tires they probably put them at 45 psi. You should probably be closer to 28 territory.
CreepinDeth
TJ Addict
No, i mounted them in my driveway and put them all at 35psi. Is that too high with this tyoe for road use? I can lower the pressure and see if that helps, thanks
CreepinDeth
TJ Addict
Due to my limited knowledge, I will likely try to look for an engineered matched kit. I just dont know enough yet to piece anything together confidently and hope it works
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/a-recipe-for-an-affordable-but-quality-2-5-lift.41687/
There is plenty of knowledge on these forums to help you do so. The link above is a great resource. The hyperlinks don't seem to work but the part numbers are accurate.
Likely yes. This may be a helpful resource.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads...ire-pressure-for-your-jeep-wrangler-tj.30682/
Yes, that’s too high for a 31” tire. 28psi is correct and will be a better ride.
There are recipes on the forum that list what you need to make your own kit. You’ll save money and not have to replace crappy components.
Again Great Thread!! amount of time I sit reading this site would probably be viewed as problematic but oh well. I've posted on a few threads before stumbling across this one and dont think I'm doing or heading in a direction that hasnt been done a million times but here goes.
2006 TJ Rubicon (yellow..The best color)
- It came with 2" OME lift spring/shocks, with some no name body lift as well 1-1.25"(installed by previous owner fairly recently, last 2 years.
- 33" brand new KM3's, plus spare.
-Anti-Rock
-Tire carrier(im not in love with and probably selling)
1-2 year Suspension/Hardware goals
-4" Currie Springs...For my jeep is Heavy Duty Springs required? Feel like this is not a heavy vehicle but looking for some advice here as they offer the option.
-I'm sure the ancillaries track bar changes etc.
-New Shocks, probably Fox because I run them on my F150 and I'm a creature of habit
-New Tom Woods DC rear Drive shaft.
-35's (tire choice TBD, open to suggestions, but honestly really like the KM3 look.)
-Regear, 4.88 seems to be sweet spot for 6 speed, but this jeep will never do freeway driving of any length, I'm inclined to go 5.13 at the outset.
-There is a longer term goal following conversation with MrBlaine to do an auto swap(nagging wife), 5.13 then is really minimum with 5.38 the preference. I'm pretty well set on doing 5.13 off the rip here.
-Big Break kit, I learned on last jeep this should have been priority and am glad this one has 4 wheel discs.
-Tummy Tuck
Obligatory pics below, old 2000 Sport, new to me 2006 Rubicon and current project.
Planning a Moab trip next year with family so above will be done before taking that on.
2006 TJ Rubicon (yellow..The best color)
- It came with 2" OME lift spring/shocks, with some no name body lift as well 1-1.25"(installed by previous owner fairly recently, last 2 years.
- 33" brand new KM3's, plus spare.
-Anti-Rock
-Tire carrier(im not in love with and probably selling)
1-2 year Suspension/Hardware goals
-4" Currie Springs...For my jeep is Heavy Duty Springs required? Feel like this is not a heavy vehicle but looking for some advice here as they offer the option.
-I'm sure the ancillaries track bar changes etc.
-New Shocks, probably Fox because I run them on my F150 and I'm a creature of habit
-New Tom Woods DC rear Drive shaft.
-35's (tire choice TBD, open to suggestions, but honestly really like the KM3 look.)
-Regear, 4.88 seems to be sweet spot for 6 speed, but this jeep will never do freeway driving of any length, I'm inclined to go 5.13 at the outset.
-There is a longer term goal following conversation with MrBlaine to do an auto swap(nagging wife), 5.13 then is really minimum with 5.38 the preference. I'm pretty well set on doing 5.13 off the rip here.
-Big Break kit, I learned on last jeep this should have been priority and am glad this one has 4 wheel discs.
-Tummy Tuck
Obligatory pics below, old 2000 Sport, new to me 2006 Rubicon and current project.
Planning a Moab trip next year with family so above will be done before taking that on.
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