Lift for '74 Cj-5

Trying to find a lift for a '74 Cj-5. I want to go with 35's and am trying to stay away from a SOA. What are you guys doin? Strictly trail rig. Maybe I will drive on the road but more than likley only if I need to get to a trail within a 30 mile radius.

 

I have a 2.5" lift by tuff country with all hardware and shocks with new shackles as well.Where are you located

dave

 

my '74... shackle reversal, moved spring hangers and run 4" YJ springs and 2" shackels, i am still SUA front and rear, fenders trimmed and TJ flares. my 36" IROK's still rub the flares up front cause the front axle is moved forward but i will add extended bum stops and tube fenders when i get home this spring.

i think you may be ok to clear 35"s with some 4" lift springs if you do some fender trimming. you could always add a 1" body lift too. maybe somebody else will chime in with better answers.... good luck.

 

In order to fit 35's on a trail rig you will have to trim the fenders to keep the tires out of them. This is mine with ~5 inches of lift and 35's. You can see the rear has been trimmed quite a bit to clear the tire. The front has been trimmed since this pic was taken as well.

 

Hey 2pwrlftrs4u - thanks for the picture post. I've got a '74 also, and need to trim the back fenderwells. Great to see what the TJ flares look like on a '74.

 

Oh, and by the way - I'm over in Gig Harbor. When you're back in town and want to go wheelin' just drop me a line.

 

cool, i will be back mid feb - mid march ...not for sure yet

 

Thanks for all the info guys. I to like the tj fenders. Not a bad idea looks good. Might copy cat that from ya.