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Black Diamond lift kits

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by amc-commando, Sep 6, 2009.

  1. Sep 6, 2009
    amc-commando

    amc-commando New Member

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    Just curious if anyone has used a Black Diamond lift kit on their Flatty.How was the quality,ride etc??? What seems to be the best lift kit out there for a CJ3B??? Any recommendations? Thanks!!!
     
  2. Sep 6, 2009
    Lifesgoodhere

    Lifesgoodhere Like 6 Jeeps isn't enough

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    I got a 2 1/2 kit on mine, I got no idea what brand it is the PO put it on, and the stickers rusted off.
     
  3. Sep 7, 2009
    amc-commando

    amc-commando New Member

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    2.5 would most likely be a Rancho or Superlift.The BD lift is 3".
     
  4. Sep 7, 2009
    Lifesgoodhere

    Lifesgoodhere Like 6 Jeeps isn't enough

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    circa 1980s?
     
  5. Sep 7, 2009
    amc-commando

    amc-commando New Member

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    Sure.Most likely it is a Rancho 2.5" lift.Rancho has been around forever.I ran one on my 48 CJ2A for years.It worked great.

    I like the double military wrap that the BD springs have.
     
  6. Sep 7, 2009
    Lifesgoodhere

    Lifesgoodhere Like 6 Jeeps isn't enough

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    [​IMG]

    the picture doesn't do it justice, sits higher than it looks in this picture.
     
  7. Sep 7, 2009
    48cj2a

    48cj2a http://bantamt3c.com

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    I've got one on my project 2A but yet to have fired and drive it.

    It was actually a Rugged Trail which was bought by Black Diamond (Warn Winch at the time)

    [​IMG]
     
  8. Sep 7, 2009
    amc-commando

    amc-commando New Member

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    I can tell it sits up pretty high.Lots of fender clearance.I have 33s on mine now,with no lift.They just barely fit.

    What size tires are ya running on the 2A??? It looks nice!!!
     
  9. Sep 7, 2009
    48cj2a

    48cj2a http://bantamt3c.com

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    I've yet to fit any body parts yet but those are 35 BFG MTs on 10" rims.
     
  10. Sep 11, 2009
    rocnroll

    rocnroll New Member

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    Hey Art, don't ya think it's about time to start on some bodywork?
     
  11. Sep 13, 2009
    48cj2a

    48cj2a http://bantamt3c.com

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    Chad - I thinks its way over do.

    I'm working on a M38A1 right now.

    Floors, rockers, (working the hat channels right now)

    Had to fix my rotisserie too, body about fell off but its strong enough for the whole jeep now.
     
  12. Sep 13, 2009
    rocnroll

    rocnroll New Member

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    I don't think I knew you were working on an A1.

    Gonna miss ya next weekend.....but ya'll will have fun I know. Take care.
     
  13. Sep 13, 2009
    sammy

    sammy Coca-Cola?

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    i really like the ride of my 1" superlift, and the price wasn't half bad at all either
     
  14. Sep 14, 2009
    canuck2a

    canuck2a New Member

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    from what i have been told and things may be different now is superlift and black diamond file chapter 11. I tried to ordeer springs for my cj2a and was told that neither black diamond or superlift do not have them in stock or able to build any.

    So I ordered a set of rancho 2" but they are taking along time to be built. ordererd in june they arrived at the 4x4 shop lasr week but i wont ppick them up cause on shackle is missing so i am waiting for them to come in.
     
  15. Sep 14, 2009
    amacjarrell

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    Im glad I got mine about a year ago. I bought a 3 inch from them and am running 32.5 inch swampers fine and it flexes rather well.
     
  16. Aug 16, 2010
    Mieser

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    Anyone have pictures of a full weight flatty running the Black Diamond 3" springs?
     
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