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Lifted Pictures

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Bill Linenfelser, Dec 6, 2022.

  1. Bill Linenfelser

    Bill Linenfelser New Member

    I would like to see some of your guys/gals CJ’s with lift kits 2 1/2” to 4” , before and after photos. It would be informative also as to what you have and why.
    I haven’t seen a post regarding this directly if there is feel free to delete.
     
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  2. bluesmokemonster

    bluesmokemonster blue-smokemonster or bluesmoke-monster?

    Give me until after the holidays. I currently have the factory springs/shackles and have just bought BDS 2.5" lift. I will take before and after.
     
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  3. Bill Linenfelser

    Bill Linenfelser New Member

    Can’t wait to see it. I just bought the same kit because it was on sale and I have heard good things about it.It’s going to be quite a while until my Jeep is ready for it. I have the 1 1/2 inch lift that superlift used to make on my CJ3b.
     
  4. Cj5dale

    Cj5dale Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I dont have a before picture handy but here is a pic of my ‘70 with the BDS 2.5” lift and 31x10.50x15 tires

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    Last edited: Dec 7, 2022
  5. compostwerks

    compostwerks Sponsor

    Dale, do the BDS spring packs come with caster shims??
     
  6. jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Nope. I just put two and a half inch BDS lift on my Jeep last summer I believe, and a ride like a dream. No Caster shims though
     
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  7. Cj5dale

    Cj5dale Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Same here. No shims. And they do have a nice ride.
     
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  8. Bill Linenfelser

    Bill Linenfelser New Member

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  9. Stakebed

    Stakebed Member

    That is g g g gorgeous paint color!
     
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  10. jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I should clarify, they didn't come with shims, but I bought them because I needed them.
     
    Last edited: Dec 12, 2022
  11. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    cj6 before (both with 34")
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    with 4" YJ springs
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    CJ5 before
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    with 4" and 33" tires
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  12. Bill Linenfelser

    Bill Linenfelser New Member

    Hi Jeepstar, wondering what shims you used and where you got them
     
  13. jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    They were 6° shims from Warrior products.
     
    Last edited: Dec 7, 2022
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  14. tomasinator

    tomasinator Member

    Before lift.
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    After 4" spring lift and a bunch of other stuff.
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  15. Bill Linenfelser

    Bill Linenfelser New Member

    Looks good
     
  16. Madeline3b

    Madeline3b Optimized for analog

    I have been trying for a good hour to post a pic. File too large it says. As indicated, I am optimized for analog... Please advise.
     
  17. Madeline3b

    Madeline3b Optimized for analog

    Anyhow, what I was going to say is that old Madeline wheels pretty decent with pretty old 2.5" rancho springs and 32" tsl tires. Tire noise is not an issue as she has 5.38 gears and rarely leaves the hood here.
     
  18. Madeline3b

    Madeline3b Optimized for analog

    any help with pics would be appreciated, sorry Bill for hi jacking, Cheers!
     
  19. Bill Linenfelser

    Bill Linenfelser New Member

    No problem. Everyone’s input is helpful.
     
  20. scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

    2 1/2 springs with 33" tires. Before the lift.

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    3 1/2" springs / 1 1/4 body spacers with 33" tires. After the lift.

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