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Offline YellowTJ

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Re: Building from a 2.5 Suspension lift
« Reply #30 on: 09/19/06 - 04:51PM »
Aron... would you suggest the second kit that Jimmy pointed out with the control arms.  Looks like with them it's $529 and with it's $899 I don't know how much control arms should be or I'd not have to ask.

Now what to do about the tires.  I'm almost hell bent on keeping the Rubiacon wheels on it.  They's 16s but I don't know how wide they are.  Jimmy how wide were yours?  I know you had to change the backspacing with the width you have.

Aron and sadly no.  I'm going to play the woman card here, I have tools for around the house stuff but when it comes to mechanical car stuff I am sadly lacking.  My BBQ grill will travel though!
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Offline YJ_Aaron

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Re: Building from a 2.5 Suspension lift
« Reply #31 on: 09/19/06 - 04:58PM »
Yes I'd buy the kit for $899.  The adjustable upper and lower control arms make it about the best kit you can get and keep short arms.  

I don't have a garage to offer to do the lift at but will show up and help if needed when you find one.  

That same kit is available for $899 on roughcountry.com

Aaron
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Re: Building from a 2.5 Suspension lift
« Reply #32 on: 09/19/06 - 04:59PM »
okay.. we're going to need sawzalls, a couple cutting torches, a mig welder, cresent wrench and a hammer.

Let's do it! Oh yeah, almost forgot.. we'll need some airplane fuel and a keg of gunpowder too. :bigeyes:

Just kidding... I'm pretty sure Ive got all the tools we would need. Though I do not have a welder should we have to weld the rear track bar bracket like Johns did mine. We might not have to do that with this kit as it is a much better one that what I have.
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Re: Building from a 2.5 Suspension lift
« Reply #33 on: 09/19/06 - 04:59PM »
Ok so that guy isn't offering any discount.  I'll take off for a spin around the internet to look for prices.
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Re: Building from a 2.5 Suspension lift
« Reply #34 on: 09/19/06 - 05:00PM »
I'll get back to you on a place where we can get this done with plenty of room.
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Re: Building from a 2.5 Suspension lift
« Reply #35 on: 09/19/06 - 05:01PM »
The rear doesn't need to be welded on.  It didn't on your kit either jimmy it's just a lot easier.  It's a major pain in the ARSE to drill the holes needed in that bracket.
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Re: Building from a 2.5 Suspension lift
« Reply #36 on: 09/19/06 - 05:06PM »
well then, we won't need the welder... but the airplane fuel and gunpowder we will.  :agree:  I asked them about that. They just said it was how they did em.
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Re: Building from a 2.5 Suspension lift
« Reply #37 on: 09/19/06 - 05:09PM »
Is your goal to have this on and new tires on before Fall4XFest?
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Offline YellowTJ

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Re: Building from a 2.5 Suspension lift
« Reply #38 on: 09/19/06 - 05:10PM »
Will I need a Slip Yoke Eliminator? or other parts besides the X series Kit with the arms?  Keep in mind this is an auto and I already get some rubbing on the drive shaft on the front skid plate.  Is this higher lift going to make that worse?
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Re: Building from a 2.5 Suspension lift
« Reply #39 on: 09/19/06 - 05:11PM »
YES to 4xfest, of couse being an American means I can't wait for anything.
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Re: Building from a 2.5 Suspension lift
« Reply #40 on: 09/19/06 - 05:13PM »
No your transfer case is not a slip yoke style.  The case drop should offset the new lift and you won't rub anymore.  If need be you can "notch" the skid a little.

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Re: Building from a 2.5 Suspension lift
« Reply #41 on: 09/19/06 - 05:17PM »
Yeah I have a hole in the skid plate now, it only hits when I go up a steep hill and bounce a lot.
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Offline TanYJ

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Re: Building from a 2.5 Suspension lift
« Reply #42 on: 09/19/06 - 07:34PM »
Summit has this:

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$666.95
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Just food for thought, also, Summit doesn't charge for shipping, and they're at the phone 24/7
1-800-230-3030

This kit had a decent write up in one of the books, or maybe it was for my YJ, i forget, but it's a decent looking kit.
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Offline LoneWolf

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Re: Building from a 2.5 Suspension lift
« Reply #43 on: 09/19/06 - 08:10PM »
That wouldn't be here in time for Fall4xFest and the X-series lift offers alot more for your money.

Steph, Keep in mind, that lift isn't all of sudden going to make your Jeep 'go everywhere, do anything' .. that is where driving skills come in. The lift and tires help no doubt... and I am no seasoned driver myself. But take mjsteiro for example... he can drive that XJ like its nobodies business... and take it everywhere most lifted and locked Jeeps go.  I've seen it. Just food for thought.
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Re: Building from a 2.5 Suspension lift
« Reply #44 on: 09/19/06 - 11:02PM »
Definately spend the extra $ to get upper arms.
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