New Jeep guy with questions about a lift

[slicer6c2]

TJ Rear brake noises

I have a 91 yj that I just bought and cant wait to put a lift and bigger tires on. I am putting suspension lift on. Now my question is at how many inches do I have to strat worrying about transfercase drops, extended brake lines, dropped pitman arms, and angles on drivelines. Are they hard to put on. If its a matter of new springs and shocks my buddy and I can put it on in the drive way. Does any body recommend a certain brand? Skyjacker seems good but I think I will be paying for the name. Whats the average price for a lift. No More than 4". Also rims and tires what size of rims do I need 10" 8" what . I know it depends on what size of tires I want. Thanks for any imput and opinions. This site rocks!!! :lol:

 

[Snitty]

4" lift is the MAX you can go with a stock pitman arm, but it is not suggested. You can get a pitman arm from a ZJ from a junkyard pretty cheap, they work great... a far as Tcase dropping... it is suggested for anything over 2.5 inches, but that's an easy job... talk to Tug-n-Pull on the good deal he got on his lift... might be just what you need

 

[firemanharry]

I've ridden in alot of Jeeps with several lifts and have found that the skyjacker springs ride very nice. You get what you pay for. 8)

 

[slicer6c2]

no power

thanks for your input. Do you think 2.5" lift with 31" tires would look good?

 

[sk187]

Tj Seats in a Yj?

I have 4 inch suspension , 3 inch body, 2 inch shaks, on my 88 yj (same as your 91).

When you start getting up higher in height you have to start looking at the angle of your back driveshaft.

A transfer case loweing kit only costs about 30$ and should be done with any sort of suspension lift.

If you add a suspension lift I would check with your parts suplier about a slip yoke eliminator for your rear driveshaft.