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Post by fixnstuf on Sept 16, 2010 19:10:54 GMT -5
hello all, just took a trip to NOVA to buy my buddy his first jeep, and i was wondering if anyone has ever done a spring over lift so a manual 2.5l yj?
he is looking at one of them, or maybe a 6 in leaf lift. spring overs are more expensive, and i was also wondering if you could tell me any pros and cons between them.
thanks.
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gtmud
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Post by gtmud on Sept 16, 2010 19:25:49 GMT -5
Well, do some research, google SOA lift, there are allot of options. I am working one a 95 YJ with the SOA and it sets nice, plenty of room for tires, just one thing, the springs are fatigued. Look into either replacing the stock springs with SOA springs or there are ways to modify your stock suspension to keep the leaves from bending in the wrong direction.
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Post by fixnstuf on Sept 16, 2010 19:31:36 GMT -5
sorry, i meant spring over as in converting to coils. i was told there is some welding involved. and all the kits i find are really expensive.
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Post by IlovemyYJ on Sept 16, 2010 22:14:09 GMT -5
i know like you said fabtech or something like that makes a yj kit but its like 5k. If he hasnt bought the yj yet why not look for a TJ? I am partial to the SOA though because thats what i run and like it but like gtmud said invest in strong springs and a traction bar if you head that way. i didnt at first and am paying the price now. Also i'm sure you know but with lifts this size a SYE is almost a most.
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Post by fixnstuf on Sept 16, 2010 22:31:37 GMT -5
we have the jeep at my house now, i did a 4 in leaf lift on my yj, and my buddy had me cut my read track bar off because it was seized, but he ran without it on multiple yj's. and if we get a leaf lift we will probably get one with a t-case drop so we dont have to bother with a SYE just yet.
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Post by jlmjeep on Sept 16, 2010 23:47:40 GMT -5
there is a guy in KMA (another local club) that converted his YJ over to coil spings. It performed real well. Maybe check their boards to get some info from him.
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Post by fixnstuf on Sept 17, 2010 7:55:37 GMT -5
ok, ill try to find it, link would be nice though if i cant find it xD.
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Post by ScramblerPat on Sept 17, 2010 10:26:57 GMT -5
can I ask a few questions first,
you want to go SOA to a link suspension correct? Are you thinking about coils and shocks or coil-overs or air shock/springs?
Are you looking to do both front and rear or just one end, and which one?
Is this a bolt on requirement or is welding an option.
What is your timeline? What is your goal (street or trail)?
What is your budget?
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Post by fixnstuf on Sept 17, 2010 14:06:02 GMT -5
well,, right now its stock suspension, other than having a 3 in shackle lift. we were thinking on going to coil overs primarily bolt on, but i was told you needed to weld when doing it. and timeline would be a days worth of work while the budget is no more than $1000.00
i think after what we have heard on other forums that he will probably go with a 4 inch rough country leaf spring lift kit like i have. input is still greatly appreciated.
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Post by ScramblerPat on Sept 17, 2010 15:59:41 GMT -5
Coilovers by themselves are going to cost most of you budget. You might find a used TJ lift kit and then buy brackets separatly but then there is welding. The bottom line is coilover shocks like fox or king are stupid expensive. Having a bolt on kit will cost lost of money. Welding your own setup onto your Jeep is the only way to keep the price tag low, but will require more skills and tools.
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Post by joshbaker on Sept 17, 2010 19:35:16 GMT -5
Ok by traction bar they mean a bar mounted on the pass side of the rear axle and to a fixed mount somewhere forward on the frame. NOT a trac bar. Now doing a lift with rough country is gonna end up costing more in the long run because you will hate the ride and HATE the flex. Yea sure they have a good price but only because its a bunch of cheap crap. GO with BDS or Rubicon Express. I ran a BDS 3.5" lift with 1.25" shackles and it worked quite well. Also if you go with a BDS kit it will work a lot better with at least a 1/2" shackle lift but a 1" or 1.25" set will work a lot better. Believe me. Also if you do go with a set of longer shackles the rears will have to be boomerange type because if not they will hit the rear crossmember. Thus reducing flex. Hope this helps
Josh
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Post by fixnstuf on Sept 17, 2010 21:10:31 GMT -5
i am having trouble with my rough country now, it is exactly what it is called... rough. thanks for the info, hopefully he hasent ordered anything yet and i will let him know.
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Post by ScramblerPat on Sept 17, 2010 21:16:42 GMT -5
Something else, you can look in the build up sections for "what was I thinking". I converted a CJ with 4.5re spring under to a 3 link with coil over springs.
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