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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: thevalleyboy on May 22, 2018, 01:20:11 PM

Title: BB lift on stock 2001 TJ
Post by: thevalleyboy on May 22, 2018, 01:20:11 PM: So I re-entered the Jeep world recently as I bought a clean 2001 TJ Sport that I have know the owner since it was new. I've got an old 1965 yellow CJ6 out in Invermere that I wheeled extensively, and it still run does snow plow duties at my parents, and previously owned a TJ.

I'm looking for a budget 1.5/2" BB lift for now as the previous owner put 31's on it https://www.4wheelparts.com/Suspension/TeraFlex-1-5-Inch-Budget-Boost-Lift-Kit-1341200.aspx?t_c=1&t_s=38&t_pt=3533&t_pn=TER1341200 (https://www.4wheelparts.com/Suspension/TeraFlex-1-5-Inch-Budget-Boost-Lift-Kit-1341200.aspx?t_c=1&t_s=38&t_pt=3533&t_pn=TER1341200) - but I've done lots of research some say use stock shock, most say use ones 1.5/2" longer, some say bump stop are required some don't http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/bumpstops-shock-length-tires-size-help-me-iron-out-fuzzy-points-734737/ (http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/bumpstops-shock-length-tires-size-help-me-iron-out-fuzzy-points-734737/)

Has anyone done exactly this? Not looking to go for a more expensive lift at this time, just a little more room to run and flex the 31's without off road rubbing (previously it was a pavement princess)
Title: Re: BB lift on stock 2001 TJ
Post by: thevalleyboy on May 22, 2018, 07:23:58 PM: seems to me this is the way to go https://www.4wheelparts.com/Suspension/Trail-Master-2-0-Inch-Lift-Kit-with-NGS-Shocks-TM3420-20013.aspx?t_c=1&t_s=38&t_pt=3533&t_pn=T/MTM3420-20013 (https://www.4wheelparts.com/Suspension/Trail-Master-2-0-Inch-Lift-Kit-with-NGS-Shocks-TM3420-20013.aspx?t_c=1&t_s=38&t_pt=3533&t_pn=T/MTM3420-20013)

Where else do you Calgary people buy Jeep Parts these days?
Title: Re: BB lift on stock 2001 TJ
Post by: fug on May 22, 2018, 10:23:17 PM: I get my stuff through Broken Axle. They will treat you right and you're dealing with club members not a big corporate entity.
Title: Re: BB lift on stock 2001 TJ
Post by: w squared on May 23, 2018, 01:42:49 PM: Quote from: fug on May 22, 2018, 10:23:17 PM
I get my stuff through Broken Axle. They will treat you right and you're dealing with club members not a big corporate entity.

+1. I've been 100% happy with every bit of work that Broken Axle has done for me - and even when they had nothing to gain from it, they have always treated me like I matter.

I'll also say that I have first-hand knowledge of them going to bat for a club member who was getting the run-around from a manufacturer....they invested a ton of time and hard work to make sure that he was properly taken care of.
Title: Re: BB lift on stock 2001 TJ
Post by: thevalleyboy on May 23, 2018, 07:21:19 PM: thanks for the heads up as to where else to get parts, I'll check out Broken Axle next time
Title: Re: BB lift on stock 2001 TJ
Post by: Immortal on May 24, 2018, 02:28:37 AM: They're pretty competitive with their pricing too. Especially when it comes to certain big box stores.