Question about a lift

[hheat002]

Hey, This is my first time posting on this site, but my question is just a general question about a lift. I have a 2000 Wrangler Sahara w/ 3.73 gears in the rear-end. My question: has anyone had any experience with skyjacker lifts? I am thinking of using the Skyjacker 2.5" standard kit with the coil spring isolators (.75" lift) on both the front and rear. The isolators are made for supporting heavy loads, but I was hoping I'd be able to fit 33's with decent clearance. I am currently running 32x11.5 BFG All-Terrains on 15x10 rims on stock suspension, but I have almost no flex for any type of offroading. I will only use mine moderately, mostly for hunting and getting to where I fish in the mountains of Virginia(not real serious off-roading) Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[TrAvELAr]

I have a Rubicon Express 3.5" lift and it gives plenty of clearance for my 33x12.50s. While I don't have any experience with Skyjacker, I don't recall hearing anything negative about them.

BTW, how far is King William from DC? Maybe we could have an East Coast lift party.

[nagal]

While I don't have any experience with Skyjacker, I don't recall hearing anything negative about them.

Thats because you aren't listening

Seriously.... does the Skyjacker have adjustable control arms? Since you are going over 3" (2.5 coil + .75 spacer) you stand a good chance of needing a way to adjust your pinion angles to get rid of any vibes.

[hheat002]

Well, the Skyjacker has a t-case lowering kit...which the loss of clearance doesn't really bother me. I am kind of on a budget as a college student trying to lift the jeep. The skyjacker lower controls are designed specifically for the use with their kits, and since the 2.5 and 4 inch lifts have the same control arm part # on skyjackers site, i don't see any reason why there would be any vibration. I may be wrong, I'm just getting into the whole jeep thing. Thanks, let me know what you think

[nagal]

If you are cool with the T-Case lowering kit then you probably won't have issues and with the mild wheeling you are planning I would say go for it. Another thing to look for in the kit/instructions are ways of recentering the axles (adjust trackbars or somekind of relocation bracket), extended brake lines. I am sure I am missing something hopefully others will chime in.

[TrAvELAr]

Thats because you aren't listening

Huh? Did you say something?

[hheat002]

I was also looking around, and it appears that Trailmaster has brought out a new and revised 4" kit, which is supposed to be a lot better than the old kits they had. If anyone has ever heard anything about the trailmaster suspensions/or has recommendations on a good 4" kit...skyjacker, rough country, trailmaster, fabtech, superlift...let me know. Thanks

[nagal]

If it was me, Id go with the RE 3.5 Superflex kit. Of course doing this might require a SYE w/ CV Drive shaft. i have heard of some people having luck with a t-case drop and this kit but most do the SYE + CV.

I run the RE 4.5 SF kit and have had no complaints with it.

[bjnrae]

I have installed Procomp 4" Kits (see my site stellarperformance1.com) Look at the pics. customer Shara Smith is a moderate 4 wheeler and has had no complaints. Complete bolt on kit.........B.J.

[hheat002]

BJ, the only problem I have with any 4" lift is that it sits a little higher off the tires than what I'd like. If I could get away with 35's on a 4" lift with enough clearance for moderate offroading, that'd be great. Another question I have, I have a heavy-duty tubular bumpers on both the front and rear, and tubular side steps. I will be running a full-size spare most likely, with a hard-top in the winter. Will this affect the overall height off the lift, perhaps making 3.5-4" overall? Black Diamond and teraflex both offer 3" kits, but I am only looking to spend around $1000.00 on my lift, and about $800 on tires. I also see the trailmaster lift for a fairly reasonable price that includes many things other lifts do not. Anyone wanting to make a recommendation, or help me with some of my questions would be great, thanks.

[Navy-Jeepster]

We have a 2004 X that we installed the RE 3.5 kit on.
On our new rubi, we are going to install the RE 4.5 kit, mostly because it comes with adjustable upper control arms, and a adjustable track bar.

We do like the flex we get with the 3.5 kit though.

We are going to the Clear Creek area this weekend, and put both jeeps through their paces. See how the new rubi handles compared to the X.

Navy-Jeepster

[fwak]

Hey heat....if you want a set of hands I live in Richmond and wouldn't mind driving up to help out with the install. I've intalled the lift on a Grand...as long as you have the tolls im down if not I can bring a few of mine. Yes I may be 17 but I can wrench. Just lmk aim-p8ntgolftenn and email=p8ntgolftenn@aol.com

[blackZZR]

I would hate to put a brand on my lift, it has to many manufacturers involved to say who's kit it is based on.
but my advice is if you are sold on the Skyjacker, and do not mind using a Tcase lowering kit , and only plan to do mild wheeling, go for it, However if you ever plan to pump that puppy up higher you are going to regret not getting a lift with adjustable control arms. A set of arms(and that is only 2, a tj needs 4 sets) goes for over $225 and replaceing those means close to a grand for a full set. Now also you may like that wheel well full of tire, but you will soon learn why serious jeepers have lots o room between tire and wheelwell.
Face it, not all jeeps will be used to go across the Rubicon, or even take a medium trail, so style is usually the reason for most lifts. GO FOR IT, just research it first.

[chief]

A friend of mine used the skyjacker kit and loved it. I used a BDS on mine and I'm totally satisfied with price and performance.