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is this stock or lift suspension

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by wicked4x4, Mar 16, 2009.

  1. Mar 16, 2009
    wicked4x4

    wicked4x4 HEY, watch the paint!

    Escondido, CA
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    NO, i do not have pics, right now... i will post today or next couple days.

    someone looked at my leaf springs and told me that i had stock suspension. they are a bit saggy now as well.

    i am riding on 33's which to fit them i cut my fenders a lot.
    i believe i have 6 leaves in the front and 8 in the rear. (i thought stock was 7 and 9?)
    shackles are not stock, but can not be more than an inch longer than stock.

    i can and will provide pics... but i really want to know. i purchased a 2.5" yj lift and will be putting it on, i was anticipating some lift, but one of the other posts has me thinking i am already lifted since i can fit 33's.

    :? thanks for the help
     
  2. Mar 16, 2009
    dauntless_powered

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    pretty much going to need pics, the fact that you cut your fenders tells me that you did not "fit" 33's, With 2 1/2" lift you can fit 33's with no cutting and very little rub if at all. (Depending on lift some rub at full flex). I would say that if you had to cut your fenders you are not lifted much if at all, unless they are sagging really bad. Just my .02 but without pics this is all a guessing game
     
  3. Mar 17, 2009
    Cantilope

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    I read that post, I suspect you have a small lift too...

    After my YJ lift I ended up with more than 2.5". .75 from my shackles, .25 from my spring perches, .25 from my upgraded shackle mounts, new bushings it all adds up. With trimmed fenders 35" might go on mine. I'll post a pic, it's taller than I had wanted and I started with a rancho 1.5" lift and 32" tires, probably real close to what you have as 33" would have cleared with trimming. I wanted less of a lift as I got into too short drivelines and brake lines, plus taller shock mounts, so plan accordingly. Oh and not to mention the tie rod flip to fix the bump steer.
    All in all it was worth the work and the added cost. My jeep ended up with more height but more flex. If my old lift flexed like this one, it would have rubbed. Check out my pic, these are the same 32" tires.
     
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