lift kit question

[luis]

I'm looking for a 2.5 inch suspension lift kit on my 97 tj. I know i will proubly need to get a sye. But what else would u need to get? Do I need to buy a new rear drive shaft? Do u need to replace the input shaft for the front of the transfercase going to the front differential. I was thinking bout getting the rough country lift. Id appreciate anybodys input and on anything else I would need

 

[superj]

do you need all that for a 2.5?

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

You can either get a 2" budget boost (coil spacer) kit or a full 2.5" spring kit, neither of which really need a SYE and driveshaft mods. The most you will have to do is space the belly pan down a little to remove any rear driveshaft vibes.

 

[luis]

You can either get a 2" budget boost (coil spacer) kit or a full 2.5" spring kit, neither of which really need a SYE and driveshaft mods. The most you will have to do is space the belly pan down a little to remove any rear driveshaft vibes.

I wanted to do the full suspension lift no body lifts. But iv been told for lifts 2inches or more I need to get an sye, transmission drop or a 1inch motor mount lift. But a transmission drop is not really what I want cuz the lift is to clear obstacles aswell as tire clearance.

 

[LGR]

I wanted to do the full suspension lift no body lifts. But iv been told for lifts 2inches or more I need to get an sye, transmission drop or a 1inch motor mount lift. But a transmission drop is not really what I want cuz the lift is to clear obstacles aswell as tire clearance.

SYE is really only needed on 4"+ lifts. You could do an SYE if you wanted to but that's alot more than just dropping the transfer case an inch. Most kits come with a lowering kit. Chances are other things will get snagged before that skid does. If you are worried about it do an SYE. They're pretty easy to put in, just cost alot more than a lowering kit. If its mild offroading just drop the case.

 

[luis]

SYE is really only needed on 4"+ lifts. You could do an SYE if you wanted to but that's alot more than just dropping the transfer case an inch. Most kits come with a lowering kit. Chances are other things will get snagged before that skid does. If you are worried about it do an SYE. They're pretty easy to put in, just cost alot more than a lowering kit. If its mild offroading just drop the case.

I was just going by what I was told. I think I might just get the 2.5 inch lift and just see how bad the vibea will be and go off from there. Now if get a sye will I need a new drive shaft?

 

[superj]

most people run a modified cherokee front drive shaft

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

I wanted to do the full suspension lift no body lifts. But iv been told for lifts 2inches or more I need to get an sye, transmission drop or a 1inch motor mount lift. But a transmission drop is not really what I want cuz the lift is to clear obstacles aswell as tire clearance.

The coil spacer lift is NOT a body lift, completely different animal. The coil spacer lift is a much more accepted method of gaining the extra tire clearance and higher stance you're looking for.

The most you will have to lower the belly skid with a 2"-2.5" lift is a 1/2". You've gained 2.5" (lift) and around 2" (tire size increase) for a total of 4.5", so giving up .5" under the belly is still a gain of 4" over stock. Not a bad compromise.

If you install a SYE kit, you have to factor in the cost of a CV rear driveshaft (same as your front shaft but shorter), and adjustable upper control arms to adjust rear pinion angle upward for the CV style driveshaft.

 

[luis]

The coil spacer lift is NOT a body lift, completely different animal. The coil spacer lift is a much more accepted method of gaining the extra tire clearance and higher stance you're looking for.

The most you will have to lower the belly skid with a 2"-2.5" lift is a 1/2". You've gained 2.5" (lift) and around 2" (tire size increase) for a total of 4.5", so giving up .5" under the belly is still a gain of 4" over stock. Not a bad compromise.

If you install a SYE kit, you have to factor in the cost of a CV rear driveshaft (same as your front shaft but shorter), and adjustable upper control arms to adjust rear pinion angle upward for the CV style driveshaft.

I didnt know it was that much in depth. Maybe a transmission drop is much more economical vs. The sye kit. No coil spacer. What are those? This would be the first lift kit I would be buying for a vehicle. The vehicle will be used for off road. Not something to hardcore.

 

[superj]

a coil spacer lift is some block that sit on top of your factory springs and are whatever thickness you wish to buy, in your case, 2". they are very easy to install and keep your factory ride. most coil spring vehicles use a coil spacer lift for anything under 2" and all makes of vehicles use them. i helped all my buddies put them on the fronts of their 4x4 diesel trucks because hte fronts sat low compared to the back. i used 2" spacers on the front of my cherokee and had a set for my grand cherokee for all four corners. way cheaper then replacing springs

 

[luis]

Do the coil spacers improve ground clearance?

 

[eric m]

In the same way that a replacement spring lift would by moving the axles away from the body and allowing you to fit larger tires. Its just a less expensive suspenion lift that uses rubber/polyurathane isolaters as opposed to replacement springs. Except your limit to around 2" of lift.

 

[luis]

In the same way that a replacement spring lift would by moving the axles away from the body and allowing you to fit larger tires. Its just a less expensive suspenion lift that uses rubber/polyurathane isolaters as opposed to replacement springs. Except your limit to around 2" of lift.

Is it safe? Easy to install?

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Yes, it's safe and very easy to install. Try searching the web for 'Jeep budget boost' and see what you can learn.

 

[luis]

Yes, it's safe and very easy to install. Try searching the web for 'Jeep budget boost' and see what you can learn.

Ill try that. Thanks for your help really appreciate it

 

[JohnnyO]

Rubicon Express and 4wd Hardware have nice budget kits that use spacers and longer shocks.

 

[superj]

I bought all mine from terra flex, in the scratch and dent section, for 2.50 each because the zj, xj, mj, and some other models use the same outside diameter spring so the same lift spacer fit them all

 

[luis]

Will I need to upgrade my shocks to longer ones?

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

If you plan to take it offroad. The stock shocks work on pavement but they'll limit your suspension droop when offroad.

 

[luis]

If you plan to take it offroad. The stock shocks work on pavement but they'll limit your suspension droop when offroad.

Yup it will be used for offroading. What kind of shocks do you guys recomend?