Lift blocks????

[littlesdrag]

Can you use lift blocks for a suspension lift on a 79' renegade???Safely???

 

[Jester32]

Are springs over or under the axle and never blocks In the front. Never!!!! Rear blocks are ok but will make axle wrap worse.

 

[littlesdrag]

They are under. I thought about a spring over, just trying to fig. Out the cheapest rout. Do you have any prob. If I just do a 2"-3" body lift???

 

[Jester32]

I've done a few body lifts as long as the proper hardware is used they are ok.

 

[Jester32]

What about shackles. With the leafs. under the axle you would lower it with blocks.

 

[littlesdrag]

Yeah absolutely right. Lol if you can't tell I'm new at this Jeep thang. I got the frame all wire brushed and undercoated this weekend. I want it to look good and go anywhere on a budget.

 

[Jester32]

That's cool. Sounds like a fun project. If you want it go go any where budget for at least a rear locker. Front if possible.

 

[Rubiconrich]

1 no to lifts blocks
2 spring over will get you to much lift and axle wrap. not for you.
3 You should not use a body lift over 1" or a shackle lift over 3/4".
bad things can happen by doing any of these things.

 

[bugleboy]

1 no to lifts blocks
2 spring over will get you to much lift and axle wrap. not for you.
3 You should not use a body lift over 1" or a shackle lift over 3/4".
bad things can happen by doing any of these things.

bad things? like broken blocks, leafs or springs? i just bought a kit with 1" lift blocks and 1.75" poly spacers in the front... bad choice?

 

[Jester32]

That will be fine I've used them before.

 

[Jester32]

Ooppps wrong thread. Dis regard my statement sorry

 

[bugleboy]

scared me lol everyone was suggesting a budget lift with spacer blocks to even out the stock sag in the back

 

[Jester32]

scared me lol everyone was suggesting a budget lift with spacer blocks to even out the stock sag in the back

With your xj u will be fine. A renegade has leafs up front.

 

[TLCJ5]

For 2-3 inches of lift check out add-a-leafs.

 

[ljrubitm]

SOA are fine and I love the looks of them on a CJ & YJ. If you have the time and know how to do it the right way, go for it.
Add-a -leafs are ok & cheap but they give a harsh ride. Moving to a better shock might help.
I was looking at lift kits (2''- 2.5'') a you can get them from $ 500- $ 800 with springs and shocks.

 

[bugleboy]

scared me lol everyone was suggesting a budget lift with spacer blocks to even out the stock sag in the back

oh okay phew made me sweat lol

 

[littlesdrag]

I'll defiantly look at add a leaf. Is that
something an individual can do????
What kinda money are we looking at??

 

[jps4jeep]

Why do you want to put god aweful amounts of lift into a 80-something inch wheel base jeep?

SOA on stock CJ springs and you will be looking at a lot of other issues, axle wrap being the worse, and you will have it both front and rear. If you were hell bent on a SOA lift, use stock YJ springs. at all four corners. will ride better and the spring wrap will not be as bad.

If I were you, I would look for a 2.5" spring under lift and run some 34" skinny tires.

 

[big_o_tom]

Can you please explain why axle wrap is such an issue with a cj but not a 4x4 truck? I had a 76 cj-7 with a 360 in it and a soa and never had any problems. Ive read articles everywhere about it but still dont know why its such a big deal with jeeps. The only time its an issue with a truck is when they use a 4"-12" block to lift it. What Im getting at is why does it make a difference if the axle is above or below the spring? The same amount of force will still be used to turn the wheels.